From the beloved Ernie’s Market to new breweries and restaurants, the scene at Oak Park is rapidly growing. Previously a quiet contender next to its popular neighbors Royal Oak and Ferndale, this Oakland County city of over 30,000 has become the place to go for those in the know. We’re here to share its fascinating story.
“This strategic plan will help us build on our county’s strengths and ensure Oakland County remains an inviting destination for visitors,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “It also gives us a chance to support and promote our local businesses, cultural institutions and outdoor recreation.”
The city of Oak Park is cultivating a fresh vision for their community, and Michigan restauranteurs are taking notice.
Oak Park's new mural by Desiree Kelly is turning heads. The unveiling this month reveals just how much attitudes have changed towards the vibrant art medium.
An adequate supply of affordable housing can cause many positive social ripple effects, both for the individuals being housed and the communities surrounding them.
“This event allows investors and developers to engage directly with local leaders and talk about exciting new projects in our communities,” says Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter.
The City of Oak Park has completely reimagined a large segment of the Nine Mile Road Corridor, ushering new bike lines, pocket parks and economic opportunities into their growing community.
Following COVID-19, local libraries joined forces to bring reading to kids outdoors. The program was so popular it became its own summer series, featuring local parks.
The Healthy Communities plan will bring five existing city parks into the county parks system, leading to improved infrastructure and maintenance, and support improvements at several other parks in the county.
A new social hub, Juneteenth events, and a new fire truck were all revealed at Oak Park's State of the City address. “It is ever more important that we come together as a community to play and celebrate," says Mayor McClellan. "We need to focus on what unites us, not what divides us. That’s what public spaces do for us.”
What started as a love for hexagons while studying architecture led Jessica Brady to bees. Now the founder of Mother Hive, an Oak Park small business that specializes in baked goods, Brady's uses honey from her backyard apiary to sweeten her recipes.
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