Appeal: Grosse Ile Township serves as a true Downriver oasis. Known for waterfront views and abundant natural resources and ...

Bellard took to swimming growing up when visiting her grandparents, who own a boat. When she turned 7, her mom, Jennifer, signed her up for the Water’s Edge summer program in Grosse Ile.

The Water’s Edge Recreation complex serves as the community’s recreational hub, featuring a public marina, swimming pools, a public golf course with a driving range, ball fields, and more.

Grosse Ile Parkway bridge leading into Grosse Ile, Mich., photographed on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. Local facts: Grosse Ile Township, which incorporated in 1914, is home to 10,409 residents. It is ...