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Oakland County.
Huntington Woods, Oakland County
Well-Known Places in Huntington Woods
Detroit Zoo (western portion), Rackham Golf Course, Rackham Golf Course historical marker.
About Huntington Woods, Oakland County
Huntington Woods is a small, leafy, almost entirely residential city in Oakland County, about 12 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, long nicknamed the "City of Homes." Its tree-lined streets and uniform lawns wrap around the western edge of the Detroit Zoo and the historic Rackham Golf Course. Compact and affluent, it has one of Michigan's most distinctive community identities, including the state's highest proportion of Jewish residents.
History of Huntington Woods
- The Huntington Woods subdivision plat was finalized in 1916 and approved by the Oakland County Register's office in 1917, on land originally part of Royal Oak Township.
- It incorporated as a village in 1926 and became a city in 1932.
- The community grew up around the Rackham Golf Course, which opened in the 1920s.
Landmarks and Places in Huntington Woods
- The Detroit Zoo, whose western portion falls within the city limits.
- Rackham Golf Course, a Donald Ross-designed course (Detroit-owned) that occupies roughly a fifth of the city's land area along its southern edge.
- Gillham Recreation Center, home to the Huntington Woods Library and Cultural Center.
The Huntington Woods Economy
- The city is overwhelmingly residential by design, with almost no commercial or industrial base of its own.
- The western portion of the Detroit Zoo lies inside the city limits and contributes to its tax base.
- Residents rely on the adjacent commercial districts of Berkley, Royal Oak, and Ferndale for shopping and services.
Community Life in Huntington Woods
- Huntington Woods has the highest proportion of Jewish residents of any municipality in Michigan, with a large share of households in its primary zip code identifying as Jewish.
- A cherished tradition is its week-long Fourth of July celebration, held since 1970, culminating in a parade and a concert in the park with a pancake breakfast, family night, and hot dog roast.
- The Gillham Recreation Center houses the Huntington Woods Library and Cultural Center, tennis courts, and an aquatic club at the community's civic core.
Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, www.ci.huntington-woods.mi.us, citylivingdetroit.com
