IMPORTANT NOTICE 

Belle Isle is Michigan State Park - every vehicle entering the park has to have STATE OF MICHIGAN RECREATIONAL PASS (minimum daily pass) NO EXCEPTIONS

link for more information  (or search for Michigan DNR recreational pass)

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

Parking - on the island at designated parking areas - 

race location - BELLE ISLE BEACH

Paddle crafts/boat are PROHIBITED  in SWIM DESIGNATED  AREA !!!