Garden City, Michigan
Garden City is a city of 26,739 people in Wayne County, Michigan, founded in 1933.
Why visit Garden City
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 87 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include MJR Westland Grand Digital Cinema 16, State Wayne Theater, Henry Ford Square House and Annapolis Park Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Garden City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Garden City
Garden City is a city in Wayne County of the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Garden City is located roughly 15 miles (24 km) west of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 27,380. Garden City is notable as the home of the first locations of Kmart and Little Caesars.
From the Wikipedia article Garden City, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
State Wayne Theater
Cinema and theater · 3.7 mi
Movie theater and theater in Wayne, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks7
Henry Ford Square House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Garden City, Michigan
Annapolis Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Westland, Michigan
Malcolm X House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Inkster, Michigan, United States of America
Norwayne Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Westland, Michigan, United States
Rosedale Gardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Wilson Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Hines Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes87
Sidelines Sports Tavern
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, American, Grill, Wings · 1.8 mi
Sidelines Sports Tavern, founded in 2000 and located in Westland, MI, is your local destination for ultimate game-day excitement and...
27554 Warren Road, Westland
Su 12:00-02:00, Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00
Antonio's Cucina Italiana
Restaurant · Italian · 2.2 mi
26356 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights
Su 13:00-21:00, Mo-Th 11:30-21:00, Fr 11:30-22:00, Sa 13:00-22:00
Tasty Kabob
Restaurant · Lebanese, Middle Eastern · 1.8 mi
8207 Middlebelt Road, Westland
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop
30121 Ford Road, Garden City
Mo-We 06:00-20:00; Fr-Su 06:00-20:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
27380 Cherry Hill Road, Dearborn Heights
Mo-We 00:00-24:00; Fr-Su 00:00-24:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
7126 North Wayne Road, Westland
Mo-We 05:00-22:00; Fr-Su 05:00-22:00
75 more on the map.
History
The origins of Garden City started with the transfer of the property to John Lathers from Andrew Jackson for 160 acres (0.65 km2) in October 1835. The city was patterned after the "garden city" concept that became popular in England during the 19th century, with most home sites sectioned off into 1-acre (4,000 m2) plots to allow adequate farming area to support the family with fruit and vegetables. Most sites are now considerably smaller, some as small as 40 feet by 135 feet, with little room for gardening of fruits and vegetables, though the city maintains some large lots where an extra street has not been placed between two of the older streets, such as between some parts of Bock Street and John Hauk Street where Donnelly Avenue does not cut through.
From the History section of Garden City, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Healthcare21
Friendly Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
29452 Cherry Hill Road, Garden City
Corewell Health Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
2001 Merriman Road, Westland
Get Well Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
31451 Cherry Hill Road, Westland
Inkster Westland Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1678 Merriman Road, Westland
Map of Garden City
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dearborn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Dearborn Heights 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Dearborn 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Allen Park 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Farmington 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Farmington Hills 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Detroit 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Ferndale 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Berkley 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Beverly Hills 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Birmingham 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Garden City Michigan City Hall, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Garden City, Michigan City Hall, CityofGardenCity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry Ford Square House, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorwayneStreetscapeSingleFam, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RosedaleGardensHD1LivoniaMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilson Barn Livonia MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Annapolis Park A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- State Wayne Theater, Wayne Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Brilliant Fall Color - panoramio, Jeffery Roberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michael Butler from The Class, Michaelb7226, CC BY 4.0
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, StrangeApparition2011, CC0
- GPD Win, StrangeApparition2011, CC BY-SA 4.0
- String trimmer head-insert style, StrangeApparition2011, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mustang Memories 2016h, Matthew P, Public domain
- Burger King Kids Club Fun Center, PeRshGo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Someones Mullet from their Family Photos (39958323871), Angie Linder from Detroit, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Faith Baptist Church, 26305 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 1, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 6, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 3 (Gordon Tarpley), Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 5, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 3, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 4, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culture at Pharaoh's Golden Cup 1996 2, Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NankinMillsSouth, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- NankinMillsFront, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- NankinMillsHouse, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Baby Three 327, Sleaze7m, and Fuccbins, Moneymusiconly327, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Swarovski Pearl, Anna198805, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock necklace, Anna198805, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zebra Headband, Anna198805, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ford's Nankin Mill Schoolhouse, (1937), Farmington Road ^ Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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