the detroit boat club moved rented facilities on the island from 1902 until 1996. the marina and building are currently closed, and only rowing activities still occur at that location. the belle isle golf course opened in 1922. the detroit yacht club building dates to 1923 and still houses an active private sailing club; it also offers swimming and other country club amenities. the activities building was the site of a restaurant. the flynn pavilion (1949) was designed by eero saarinen and used for ice skating rental. a ferry service to the island existed from 1840–1957, although the bridge was completed to the island in 1923. riding stables were housed in an 1863 market building that was relocated from detroit to the island in the 1890s. the building was disassembled and stored by greenfield village in the 2000s. the park headquarters and police station are each located in 1860s-era houses.