Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
Pleasant Ridge is a city of 2,602 people in Oakland County, Michigan, founded in 1913.
Why visit Pleasant Ridge
Townapedia lists 46 museums and landmarks, 55 parks and trails, 181 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Detroit Zoo, Emagine Royal Oak, B and C Grocery Building and Birwood Wall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Pleasant Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit on the Woodward Corridor, Pleasant Ridge is located roughly 11 miles (17.7 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 2,627.
From the Wikipedia article Pleasant Ridge, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Detroit Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Zoo in Oakland County, Michigan, US
8450 West 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
310 South Troy Street, Royal Oak
Royal Oak Music Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
318 West 4th Street, Royal Oak
Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
415 South Lafayette Avenue, Royal Oak
Museums and landmarks46
B and C Grocery Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Birwood Wall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Wall in Detroit, Michigan, US
Greenfield Union School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
School in Detroit, Michigan, United States
Hilzinger Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Commercial building located at 106-110 South Main Street in Royal Oak, Michigan
Louis G. Redstone Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 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 · 2.4 mi
Group of former buildings at the Michigan State Fairgrounds
Palmer Woods Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Human settlement in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Pleasant Ridge East Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Michigan, USA
Pleasant Ridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Michigan, USA
William E. Higginbotham Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
School building in Detroit, Michigan
34 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds55
Palmer Park (Detroit)
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Detroit, United States of America
43 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes181
Honey Dirt Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
Serves delicious lattes, matcha, and espresso. drinks
22801 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
Mo-Th off; Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Jim Brady's Detroit
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
1214 South Main Street, Royal Oak
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Motor City Gas
Bar and pub · Pizza · 1.1 mi
325 East 4th Street
We-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 14:00-23:00; Su 14:00-20:00
Noorjahan Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 0.9 mi
22821 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 12:00-21:00
Qahwati Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Pastry · 0.9 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
Romolo Bar Romana
Restaurant · Italian
23810 North Woodward Avenue, Pleasant Ridge
Tu-We 16:00-21:00; Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-00:00
The Blue Nile
Restaurant · Ethiopian · 0.8 mi
545 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
We-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00
The Office Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
Airy coffee bar offering free Wi-Fi & cafe fare, plus a co-working space with conference rooms.
402 South Lafayette Avenue, Royal Oak
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Anita's Kitchen
Restaurant · American, Lebanese · 1.0 mi
22651 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Belle's Lounge
Brewery and winery · 0.9 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
169 more on the map.
History
Pleasant Ridge began when Burt Taylor subdivided the Mayday farm in 1913. The community incorporated as a village within Royal Oak Township in 1921 and again as an autonomous city in 1927. The origin of the name is believed to derive from the main thoroughfare of Ridge Road.
One of the more notable establishments within the city was Hedge's Wigwam, which was a Native American-themed restaurant that operated from 1927 until 1967.
Pleasant Ridge was actively involved in resisting the construction of the middle segment of Interstate 696 in the early 1960s.
From the History section of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship18
Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church
Church · Russian Orthodox · 0.5 mi
2101 Livernois Street, Ferndale
Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church of Ferndale
Church · Presbyterian · 0.4 mi
2441 Pinecrest Drive, Ferndale
El-Shaddai Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
928 East 10 Mile Road, Ferndale
Ferndale Free Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
1950 Woodward Heights Boulevard, Ferndale
First United Methodist Church of Ferndale
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
22331 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
241 Pearson Street, Ferndale
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.5 mi
540 West Lewiston Avenue, Ferndale
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
202 East 5th Street, Royal Oak
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School
School · 4.0 mi
22001 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism And Technology
School · 3.2 mi
8100 Curtis St, Detroit
Commonwealth Community Development Academy
School · 5.9 mi
13477 Eureka St, Hamtramck
Healthcare11
Ferndale Family Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
753 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
Health Choice Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
600 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
Premier Care Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
23131 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
IEP Urgent Care Ferndale
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
1111 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
Michigan Urgent Care & Occupational Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
641 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
Map of Pleasant Ridge
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 (8 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, 8 miles away.
- Ferndale 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Oak Park 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Hazel Park 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Royal Oak 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Berkley 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Madison Heights 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Lathrup Village 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Clawson 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Detroit 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Southfield 6 mi west, about 9 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
- Pleasant Ridge Historic District B, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Detroit Zoo, WMrapids, CC0
- Birwood Wall in 2022, City of Detroit, Public domain
- Pleasant Ridge East Historic District A, Andrew Jameson, 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
- B and C Grocery Building Royal Oak MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pleasant Ridge Historic District A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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