Featured Communities

Oakland County is proudly home to 62 cities, villages and townships. Each of them brings a unique part to the great Michigan county we call home. By navigating the pages below, explore our most recent blog posts about activities in each of the featured communities and discover how to contact each city, village and township in Oakland County.

Addison Township

Named after a pioneer settler of Michigan, Addison Township is a civil township in northeastern Oakland County. It surrounds the village of Leonard. From the yearly Leonard strawberry festival, to a beautiful and nearby park, Addison Oaks, Addison Township is a locale where folks can find excitement and activity year round.

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Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills is a well-known and prosperous city in central Oakland County. Home to Oakland University, a great deal of outdoor parks, the Palace of Auburn Hills, and the Headquarters of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, this city is always active.

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Berkley

From its businesses along Woodward and unique downtown shopping and nightlife, to its quiet, cozy neighborhoods and nine community parks, Berkley has plenty to do. Family-friendly fun is everywhere, as well as party locales for adults; plan a trip to Berkley today!

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Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is a cozy village in Southfield Township, Oakland County. Home to over 10,000 residents, Beverly Hills has grown to become a miniature Michigan paradise with dozens of businesses, numerous schools and churches, and several parks and nature areas comprising its grounds.

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Bingham Farms

Located in Southfield Township, Oakland County, Bingham Farms is a proud village with a rich history. The village is nicely nestled along a branch of the Rouge River, is surrounded by wildlife, and serves as an excellent place to live and flourish.

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Birmingham

Full of classy shops and restaurants, folks looking for a good time should look no further than Birmingham. The downtown of this picturesque Oakland County city is fantastic, and its parks, schools, and many cultural locations are no different.

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Bloomfield Hills

Constructed in the northern suburbs of Metro Detroit is Bloomfield Hills. The city proudly values the traditional values of quiet residential properties, houses the wondrous Cranbrook Institute of Science and Art, and has plenty of things to do inside and out.

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Bloomfield Township

The first township established in Oakland County, Bloomfield Township has existed since 1827 and has surely grown with the times. Famous for its excellent public schools, the world-class Detroit Skating Club, and Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Township is a happy and active environment to live, work, and play.

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Brandon Township

Located near the great Groveland Oaks Park, Brandon Township is a centrally located and close-knit community.

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Clarkston

The Village of Clarkston is home to Pine Knob Music Theatre and Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort. Clarkston’s downtown, which has been designated a National Historical Site, features a picturesque main street lined with unique shops, businesses and eateries. Clarkston also holds many events throughout the year, including concerts in Depot Park, parades, festivals and an art fair. In addition, it boasts Oakland County’s largest park, Independence Oaks.

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Clawson

Clawson is a little city with a big heart! A lot goes on in Clawson; people are constantly walking, running, or biking around town or having a nice picnic in its large city park. In addition, they have concerts in the park during the summer, as well as a wonderful farmer’s market.

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Commerce Township

Commerce is an active township in western Oakland County. Throughout the year, it holds multiple festivals and events that are sure to entertain residents and visitors alike.

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Davisburg

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Farmington

A northern suburb of Detroit, Farmington is a great city for families to live, work, and play. From its safe neighborhoods, distinct downtown, and bustling business atmosphere to its notable outdoor winter ice rink and highly praised farmers’ markets, Farmington has it all.

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Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills, nearly surrounded by Farmington, boasts upscale amenities and stunning architecture. In the historic downtown of Farmington Hills is the Civic Theatre, a vintage movie theater still in operation. The city has a prominent farmers market, the lovely Glen Oaks Golf Course, and a passionate community that hosts festivals throughout the year.

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Ferndale

Once a quiet community, Ferndale has become one of the most vibrant cities in Oakland County. Ferndale is a haven for artists and families, offering unique dining and shopping experiences. Every year, the heart of the Woodward Dream Cruise is here as well!

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Franklin

Built in central Oakland County, Franklin is a historic village. From its well-kept parks and nature areas to its old-school downtown and well-known cider mill, visitors to Franklin are sure to be pleased by its idyllic, vintage feel.

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Groveland Township

Groveland Township is a quiet and secluded community where the air is clean and the scenery is beautiful. On its grounds, Groveland Oaks sits as a destination for folks all across Oakland County to camp, swim and play in the great outdoors.

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Hazel Park

Hazel Park is a smaller community full of active residents. A great deal of local organizations and events populate Hazel Park’s yearly calendar, drawing folks from across Oakland County to visit this rich city.

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Highland

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Highland Township

Highland is a vibrant township in Oakland County. From its myriad of festivals and events throughout the year to the well-kept Highland Oaks County Park, there’s a ton to do across the town.

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Holly

Holly is a historic community that has grown into a charming town that offers visitors as well as residents great dining and shopping opportunities. The community provides a variety of outdoor recreational activities in its many lakeside parks and adrenaline-fueled fun at Holly Oaks ORV Park. During the summer, Holly hosts a weekly car show and a splendid jubilee right off I-75: The Renaissance Festival. During the winter holiday season, experience the Holly Dickens Festival and step back in time.

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Huntington Woods

Huntington Woods is a suburban city located in southeastern Oakland County. The city is home to a variety of clubs, organizations, and activities, in addition to being centrally located. The Detroit Zoo, Cranbrook Institute of Science, and multiple Oakland County parks are a short drive away!

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Independence Township

Independence Township is a charter township in Oakland County. Home to a district library, the great Independence Oaks County Park, and much more, visitors and residents alike adore this Oakland County area.

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Keego Harbor

Keego Harbor is a city in Oakland County. Neighboring West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor lies along Cass Lake and is part of an area of Oakland County renowned for its many lakes, ponds and streams.

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Lake Angelus

Lake Angelus is a city in northern Oakland County. Known as Michigan’s smallest incorporated city, Lake Angelus is a small city with a natural tranquility that draws visitors from all around the county.

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Lake Orion & Orion Township

Lake Orion and Orion Township are fantastic areas to spend time outdoors. Recreational activities include boating on the lake, swimming, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, biking, baseball, and more! In addition, the Oakland County area hosts a pristine park, Orion Oaks, which contains a huge dog park.

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Lathrup Village

Lathrup Village is a historic and scenic city in Oakland County. Home to a fresh farmers market, a few parks, and a developing downtown, Lathrup Village is a city on the rise, full of fun and interesting events to enjoy.

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Leonard

Leonard is a tiny village in Addison Township, Oakland County. Despite its size, Leonard’s community life is rich and active. The residents maintain their land perfectly and welcome visitors to join their village’s fun! Leonard is most known for the Addison Township Firefighters Leonard Strawberry Festival. One of Oakland County’s parks, Addison Oaks, rests here along Adams Lake.

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Lyon Township

Placed in southwest Oakland County, Lyon Township is a charter township that neighbors South Lyon and Novi. It is one of the quickest-growing townships in Michigan, mostly due to its scenic rural setting, recreational amenities, and top-notch business climate.

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Madison Heights

An awesome suburb of Detroit, Madison Heights is another one of the best places to be in Oakland County. Located close to everything, from business locations to recreational areas, the city hosts the wonderful Red Oaks, which includes a waterpark, a dog park, and a golf course!

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Milford

Milford is a perfect small settlement; the village center serves as a commercial center for its residents and has a ton of charm. All over Milford are little shops and eateries that draw in visitors from across Oakland County. But the best feature of Milford is Central Park, a great venue near Mill Pond that allows residents and visitors alike to walk around and relax.

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Northville

Northville is a bustling city divided between Oakland County and Wayne County; 8 Mile Road (also known as Baseline Road) serves as the county line. Residents and visitors alike adore its beautiful neighborhoods, always-in-action business locales, respected public schools, and a plethora of recreational parks and areas.

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Novi

Novi is a center for business and innovation in Oakland County. A variety of worldwide organizations conduct business here, but there’s also fun to be had for residents and visitors. The city holds art fairs in the summer, has a ton of swimming spots, and an awesome brewery.

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Oak Park

Oak Park is a Metro Detroit suburb in southern Oakland County. Culturally diverse and financially stable, Oak Park’s residents pride themselves on their active community, safe neighborhoods, variety of businesses, and family-centered city.

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Oakland Township

A far northern suburb, Oakland Township is a charter township in Oakland County. Most of the area maintains a rural and wooded community feel and is one of Michigan’s oldest townships.

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Orchard Lake

Orchard Lake is a city in Oakland County that sits along glistening lakes. Those who live and visit here can enjoy a variety of lakes, ponds, and rivers via recreational activities like swimming, fishing, and boating, or by walking among the wildlife on one of the many trails throughout the community.

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Ortonville

Ortonville is a cozy village in northern Oakland County. Surrounded by Brandon Township, Ortonville has a vintage downtown, a scenic little river, little league fields and even a skate park.

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Oxford

Oxford is a village in Oakland County, completely surrounded by Oxford Charter Township. Its center provides residents and visitors with a variety of shops, restaurants, and taverns, in addition to multiple events and festivals across the seasons.

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Oxford Township

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Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant Ridge is a suburban city in Oakland County. Famous for its well-built homes, wooded streets and walkways, and dedicated community, Pleasant Ridge is a splendid place to live and visit.

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Pontiac

Pontiac is the county seat of Oakland County and home to Pontiac Oaks. Complete with a downtown full of unique restaurants, live music and plays, and art galleries, your next Oakland County visit should be to this historic Michigan settlement.

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Rochester

Rochester is a city situated on the north side of Oakland County. Founded in 1817, Rochester has grown to be a lovely city with a vibrant shopping district, a weekly farmers market, and plenty of entertainment to be found.

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Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills is a city located in east central Oakland County. The city hosts a beautiful nature center, a variety of outdoor and indoor fun and excitement, and interesting events year-round.

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Rose Township

Sitting in northwest Oakland County is Rose Township. This lovely place contains Rose Oaks, several other community parks, at least 25 lakes, and a public library.

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Royal Oak

Royal Oak is a city built in the heart of Metro Detroit. Featuring a bustling downtown, a slew of business opportunities and commerce outlets, and Oakland County’s largest zoo, Royal Oak is a community where anyone from Oakland County can find something to do.

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Royal Oak Township

Royal Oak Township is a charter township in Oakland County. This township developed well with the surrounding Oakland County and Detroit areas and has grown to be a rich and diverse part of the county.

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South Lyon

Set in the southwest corner of Oakland County is the City of South Lyon, a city known for its parks, excellent schools, and numerous annual festivals. Established as an agricultural center, South Lyon quickly evolved into a bubble of manufacturing, making it an ideal location for workers and businesses alike to settle and live.

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Southfield

Southfield is one of Michigan’s premier business cities, but it’s also a great residential area in Metro Detroit. From plenty of parks and recreation, including Catalpa Oaks, to great downtowns and education systems, Southfield is a wonderful city in Oakland County.

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Springfield Township

Springfield Township is a rural charter township in Oakland County. Named for the countless springs in the area, Springfield is known for its scenic natural spaces and recreational opportunities. One of its most famous areas is Springfield Oaks, the area in which the Oakland County Fair is hosted every year. The township is also home to the Springfield Oaks Golf Course.

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Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is a small but beautiful city in Oakland County. Bordering Pontiac and a scenic lake, Sylvan Lake calls itself “The Prettiest Little City in the State of Michigan.”

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Troy

Troy is a city where families, businesses, and everything else thrive. Every year, many events, festivals, and activities occur in Troy, from runs along Big Beaver in the fall to art bashes in the summer. One of Oakland County’s premier shopping locales, Somerset Collection, is also in Troy!

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Walled Lake

Walled Lake is a city in southern Commerce Township. Nowadays, Walled Lake is a vibrant and thriving lakeside community. While its residents and visitors still enjoy the area’s small-town feeling, both understand the convenience of nearby, excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities.

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Waterford

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Waterford Township

Located in the heart of Oakland County, Waterford is a charter township with tons to do! Visitors can swim, slide, ride bikes, and run at Waterford Oaks, attend the Festival of Flight at the Oakland County International Airport, or peruse many of the unique shops and restaurants that call Waterford home – and that’s just the beginning!

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West Bloomfield Township

West Bloomfield Township is a charter township in Oakland County. The township houses its own public library, a beautiful group of parks, the famous TreeRunner West Bloomfield Adventure Park, and plenty more places to visit and things to do.

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White Lake Township

A part of Detroit’s metropolitan area, White Lake Township is a charter township in Oakland County. The residents of White Lake Township are proud of their safe neighborhoods, top-tier schools, and vibrant business and community atmosphere. In addition, it’s home to the great White Lake Oaks Golf Course.

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Wixom

Nestled next to Novi and Commerce, Wixom is a city in Oakland County with a bustling downtown. In Wixom, residents and visitors alike can enjoy nature at Lyon Oaks, attend concerts, eat a variety of delicious dishes, experience history, and shop for almost anything they desire!

40 posts

Wolverine Lake

Named after one of Michigan’s most famous animal inhabitants, Wolverine Lake is a village in Commerce Township. The village hosts a choice of events, from annual corn festivals to weekly activities on the lake. Wolverine Lake is community-driven and welcoming to all!

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