Hazel Park, Michigan
Hazel Park is a city of 14,963 people in Oakland County, Michigan, founded in 1882.
Why visit Hazel Park
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Go! Comedy, B and C Grocery Building, Edmund Atkinson School and Detroit Curling Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Hazel Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hazel Park
Hazel Park is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Hazel Park borders Detroit to the north, roughly 10 miles (16.1 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 14,983.
From the Wikipedia article Hazel Park, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks14
B and C Grocery Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Edmund Atkinson School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic building
Greenfield Union School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
School in Detroit, Michigan, United States
Highland Park Ford Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Hilzinger Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Commercial building located at 106-110 South Main Street in Royal Oak, Michigan
Medbury's-Grove Lawn Subdivisions Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Michigan State Fair Riding Coliseum, Dairy Cattle Building, and Agricultural Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Group of former buildings at the Michigan State Fairgrounds
Palmer Park Apartment Building Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Human settlement in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Palmer Park Boulevard Apartments District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Palmer Woods Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Human settlement in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Pleasant Ridge East Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Michigan, USA
Pleasant Ridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Michigan, USA
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Detroit Zoo
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Zoo in Oakland County, Michigan, US
Palmer Park (Detroit)
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Detroit, United States of America
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
Qahwati Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Pastry · 1.9 mi
22754 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Belle's Lounge
Brewery and winery · 1.8 mi
161 Vester Street, Ferndale
Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-01:00; Sa 13:00-01:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Pizza Connection
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
21727 John R Road, Hazel Park
Tu-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-23:00; Mo 15:00-19:30
Balam Coffee & Wine
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
207 East 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Boozy's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
21504 John R Road
Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th-Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Earl's Diner
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
1861 East 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
Mo, We-Fr 08:00-20:00; Tu, Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 08:00-14:00
69 more on the map.
History
This area was long occupied by indigenous peoples, with such historic and current tribes as the Potawatomi and others known to European fur traders and colonists from the 17th century.
In the later 19th century, as westward migration increased from the eastern United States to the Great Lakes territories, this area was settled by European Americans. They first developed it for agriculture. In October 1882, a group of farmers gathered to organize the community's first school. They built a one-room school in 1883 and later expanded it to two rooms. In 1884, John W. Benjamine petitioned the state of Michigan to form a school district from Royal Oak Township. Benjamine, who was School Inspector for Royal Oak Township, named it Hazel Park School District 8, after the abundant hazelnut bushes in the area.
In 1920, the Thomas W. Lacey School, was built on present-day Woodruff Avenue. The first Hazel Park school had been sold to Frank Neusius, who used it as a barber shop and neighborhood grocery.
From the History section of Hazel Park, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
America's Best Inn Warren Detroit
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
25800 Dequindre Road, Warren
Churches and places of worship37
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Cedar Christian Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.7 mi
1221 Lantz Street East, Detroit
Ferndale Free Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
1950 Woodward Heights Boulevard, Ferndale
First United Methodist Church of Ferndale
Church · Methodist · 1.8 mi
22331 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
605 West 8 Mile Road, Detroit
Greater Rose of Sharon Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
19951 Dequindre Street, Detroit
Oak Park Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
1560 Wordsworth Street, Ferndale
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Church · Catholic · 1.8 mi
241 Pearson Street, Ferndale
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare8
Bi-County Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
116 West 8 Mile Road, Hazel Park
Map of Hazel Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 20°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 21°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 39°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 45°F | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Detroit City Ap (6 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
Oakland County has had 10 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
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Ferndale 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Warren 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Detroit 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Hamtramck 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Berkley 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Clawson 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Eastpointe 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Birmingham 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Beverly Hills 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Sterling Heights 9 mi northeast, about 14 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
- Detroit Zoo, WMrapids, CC0
- Palmer Park Apartment Buildings, Detroit MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Medbury's-Grove Lawn Subdivisions Historic District 4, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edmund Atkinson School Detroit MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pleasant Ridge East Historic District A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First United Methodist Church Highland Park, Andrew Jameson ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenfield Union School Detroit MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michigan State Fair Detroit MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hilzinger Block Royal Oak MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmer Woods Streetscape, Detroit MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmer Park Apartment Building Historic District Detroit 2, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- B and C Grocery Building Royal Oak MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farm Mechanics 1922 Ford Highland Park cropped, Bernard L. Johnson, Public domain
- Pleasant Ridge Historic District A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 9 Mile Crash (truck) - panoramio, taboo8614, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 9 Mile Crash (truck and car) - panoramio, taboo8614, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 9 Mile Crash - panoramio, taboo8614, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I-75 at 9 Mile looking South - panoramio, Mr. Prawo Jazdy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garden Fresh Gourmet, ENG3050team1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michigan Kalibari Warren MI 2019 11 09 10 22 23, Shibamouli Lahiri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1970 Ford Shelby GT350 Convertible (14786356087), Mustang Joe, CC0
- Ferndale City Hall, Summer 2016, Kara dubs, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 Shelby GT350 advanced prototype SFM5012 (53131984636), Mustang Joe, CC0
- 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse (53132468838), Mustang Joe, CC0
- 1969 Shelby GT500 (7841600238), Mustang Joe, CC0
- 2015 Ford Mustang GT (14835773649), Mustang Joe, CC0
- Madison Heights Fire Station 2, Lrgjr72, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1970 Mustang Boss 302 (6119944305), Mustang Joe, CC0
- 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (9553444529), Mustang Joe, CC0
- Woodward Avenue towards Pontiac and 8 mile, Vincent Hilary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mustang Alley (7840279188), Mustang Joe, CC0
- 2017 Ford GT (36321694300), Mustang Joe, CC0
- 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (7824105746), Mustang Joe, CC0
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