The City of Highland Park, MI - Government

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Highland Park was a rural farming community north of Detroit in the early 1900s when Henry Ford chose the community as site for his first great factory. Built east of Woodward Avenue, the Ford plant marked the early emergence of the moving assembly line process for which Ford became famous. It was here in Highland Park, in this "birthplace of mass production," that Ford produced millions of Model T cars. And it was to Highland Park that tens of thousands of immigrants came for an unprecedented $5-a-day wage and a chance to enter the emerging middle class. The boom that swelled the population of Highland Park also worked wonders on its neighbor to the south, the City of Detroit. Detroit literally grew up and around Highland Park in the 1920's, so that today Highland Park exists entirely within the boundaries of its much larger neighbor. The Ford-inspired boom saw the construction of thousands of new middle-class residences in Highland Park, many of which are now part of two National Historic Districts. City benefactors also built churches, stores and a library as proud signs of prosperity. In 1942, the city saw the completion of the first modern limited access urban expressway in America - the Davison Freeway. Fifty-five years later, a widened, rebuilt, more accessible Davison Freeway - a $46 million commitment to our future by the Michigan Department of Transportation- carries Highland Park commerce and residents into the 21st Century. Highland Park led the way with innovative housing and retail development along Woodward Avenue in the early 1990's. And now, Highland Park is working towards becoming the leader yet again with new opportunities knocking at the forefront.

09/11/2026
09/11/2026

Dear Residents,

Please be advised that City Hall will be closing early today, Friday, September 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM due to scheduled building maintenance.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Regular office hours will resume on Monday, September 14th.

Thank you for your patience.

09/10/2026

City Hall Early Closure

Please note that City Hall will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, for scheduled building maintenance.

We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Monday, September 14, 2026. Thank you for your patience during this brief closure.

09/09/2026
09/04/2026

Dear Residents,

Due to a power outage, Highland Park City Hall is closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we await for DTE to resolve the issue.

City Hall will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

We also want to take a moment to remind everyone to check in on neighbors, elderly residents, and loved ones who may need extra support during this time; especially those who rely on electricity for medical equipment, heating/cooling, or other essential needs.

A quick phone call or knock on the door can go a long way.

Thank you for your understanding.

09/02/2026

Due to today's high temperatures, the Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center will be open as a cooling center until 6:00 PM today.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this air-conditioned space to stay cool and safe. Please remember to:

Stay hydrated — drink plenty of water
Limit time outdoors during peak heat hours
Check on elderly neighbors, young children, and pets
Never leave anyone in a parked vehicle

Cooling Center Location:
Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center
10 Pitkin St. Highland Park, MI 48203
(Open until 6:00 PM today)

Calendar of events!
09/02/2026

Calendar of events!

Highland Park! Come out and take part in the Street Light Block Party Series starting tonight at 8pm!!!
08/12/2026

Highland Park! Come out and take part in the Street Light Block Party Series starting tonight at 8pm!!!

August 15th is jammed packed with fun! Come out anytime between 11am-2pm and learn about finances with Mi Money Matters ...
08/07/2026

August 15th is jammed packed with fun! Come out anytime between 11am-2pm and learn about finances with Mi Money Matters at Avalon Village and then head on over to the Ernest T. Ford Rec Center for the Outdoor Resource & Back to School Fair between 12pm-3pm.

Hope to see you there!

Address

12050 Woodward Avenue
Highland Park, MI
48203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13132520050

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