Washington Township (Michigan)

township in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Washington Township is on the outskirts of metro Detroit in Macomb County, Michigan, with about 25,000 residents.

Understand

This is the rural-urban fringe of the Detroit metropolitan area; many residents work for Detroit's car makers or commute to the city.

Get in

Get around

See

  • 🌍 Octagon House (Loren Andrus Octagon House), 57500 Van Dyke, ☏ +1 586 781-0084. An icon of early history, capturing attention with its unusual symmetry and serving as a metaphor for a community that bridges yesterday and tomorrow. It was used as a safehouse on the Underground Railroad. 

Do

  • Stony Creek Metropark - occupies 2,000 acres within the township, anchoring a variety of recreational amenities, including swimming pools, play areas, tennis courts, and athletic fields. The 600-acre lake is ideal for swimmers, anglers, and boaters as well as winter sports enthusiasts. The 18-hole golf course at Stony Creek is just one of five lush golf courses. The locals savor every aspect of small-town living, from the quaint gazebo and concerts in the park to wonderful fairs and colorful festivals.

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Nearby

Romeo

A village with a population of 3,600 on the northern boundary of Washington Township, extending into Bruce Township on M-53. Tillson Street is known for its elaborate Halloween decorations. Matching seasonal picture postmarks are issued by Romeo (Michigan) and Juliette (Georgia) for Valentine's Day.

  • Michigan Peach Festival, Romeo Lions Field, ☏ +1 586 752-6633. Labor Day weekend. Since 1931. Romeo hosts downtown events including a car show, floral parade and craft show. (updated Sep 2016)

Go next

Routes through Washington Township
Jct W E ← Jct W E ←  N  S  → Sterling Heights → Detroit


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