Franklin Park provides proximity to active green space
Colorful murals grace the faces of community buildings, and school spirit is plastered over garage doors in Franklin Park, a small section of the city on the west side of Detroit experiencing significant growth. “Rouge Park draws a lot of people to this area. There’s always something going on there, and people are really excited about the new facilities coming to the park,” says Christine Stewart-Peele, a managing librarian at the Edison Branch of the Detroit Public Library. “The Edison Branch of the Detroit Public Library also has computers and offers programs for the entire family to enjoy, and the Detroit Lions sponsor the Boys and Girls Club located on Tireman.”
Colorful murals decorate the Franklin Park Community Action Alliance building.
Detroit Public Library Edison Branch near Franklin Park offers family programs and computers.
Cody-Rogue Community Action Alliance in Franklin Park supports local health initiatives.
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Bungalows, colonials and Tudors come with character
The streets of Franklin Park are lined with massive mature trees that glisten with snow in the winter, provide a bright display of blooming flowers in the spring, provide cooling shade during the warm summer months and colorfully fun foliage as the leaves turn from green to red, orange and yellow in the fall. Small stone porch stoops — some covered by metal awnings — sit at the entrance of homes in the area, while well-sculpted hedges accent manicured lawns. Cozy bungalows can be found around the neighborhood mixed in with larger colonial-style homes, featuring sturdy brick exteriors and large bay windows that allow for plenty of natural light from all angles. Other areas feature prominent Tudor Revival homes displaying silhouettes that resemble medieval castles and donning tower structures accented with ivy vines spread across the façade. Prices in the area top off around the higher end of the $100,000s, with a bulk of investment properties priced under $75,000.
Franklin Park includes Tudor Revival homes with castle-like silhouettes and ivy accents.
Franklin Park homes often feature stacked pavers, hedges and manicured lawns.
Tudor Revival homes in Franklin Park often display ivy climbing across brick facades.
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Neighboring park features trails, courts, fields and a golf course
The largest urban park in the state at 1,184 acres, nearby Rouge Park is a one-stop shop for residents’ recreational endeavors. Kids can have a blast at the playground and splash pad outdoors when the weather allows, while nature buffs can take to the Prairie Pathway or the Stonebridge Nature Trail, totaling 2.2 miles. A 3-mile mountain bike trail also makes way for outdoor adventure. Sports courts make exercise easy with areas for football, basketball, soccer and tennis, and the park’s pools make a splash in the summertime, and nearly 5 miles of the Rouge River runs right through the park for those who like to relax by the water. A new addition to the park will soon make indoor recreation easier to find. With a $20 million donation from the Tom Gores Family Foundation, the Brennan Recreation Center will be a multi-use indoor facility set to open in 2024. The park also has an 18-hole golf course onsite for those looking to have a little tee time and practice their swing.
Children enjoy swings and playground equipment at Rouge Park during summer months.
Rouge Park playground offers space for kids to play near trails and sports fields.
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Neighborhood schools, with more options through school choice
Franklin Park’s neighborhood schools include Mann Learning Community, which serves prekindergarten through fifth grade; Dixon Educational Learning Academy, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade; and Cody High School. All three schools earn a C-minus from Niche. Detroit’s school-choice options include magnet schools, open enrollment within the district and out-of-district transfers under a policy enacted by the state. Attendance outside of zoned schools is typically dependent on space, while admission to specialized programs like the C-minus-rated Edward “Duke” Ellington Conservatory of Art and Music at Beckham Academy or the C-rated Communications & Media Arts High School may require applications, exams or lotteries.
Dixon Educational Learning Academy features a new outdoor playground for students.
Edward Duke Ellington Conservatory of Music and Art offers arts programs near Franklin Park.
Cody High School serves Franklin Park students with academic and extracurricular programs.
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Franklin Park residents have access to fresh food and retail
Meijer is Michigan’s favorite grocery store, offering a wide range of items for your pantry and fridge. Fresh produce can be purchased from June to October at the D-Town Farm in Rouge Park, where an internship program teaches basic farming techniques, and food security is the focus. “There is also a farmers' market on Joy Road during the summer and fall,” says Stewart-Peele. Sugar Market adds to the grocery shopping options for Franklin Park residents, and conveniently located shopping centers allow for quick shopping stops at apparel and shoe stores like J-Bees and DTLR.A local favorite in northern Franklin Park, Starter’s Bar & Grill is best known for its festive happy hours and the food and drink specials that come with them. Starter's gets the party started, serving everything from fun finger foods like wings and loaded potato skins to classic full entrées like pepper steak and rice and fettuccine alfredo. Olympia Coney Island is another local favorite, with a menu full of traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner diner dishes. For customer convenience, Olympia has dine-in and drive-thru options. Proximity to major highways like the Southfield Freeway and I-96 also provides quick access to the rest of metro Detroit.
Sugar Market on Plymouth Road provides convenient grocery shopping for Franklin Park.
D-Town Farm in Rouge Park offers internships teaching farming skills and food security.
Starter’s Bar & Grill has been a Franklin Park favorite for food and drinks since 1977.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Franklin Park
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Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Franklin Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin Park, Detroit sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin Park, Detroit over the last 12 months is $75,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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