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Suburban city with a small-town feel
Twenty-six miles from downtown Detroit, the city of Rockwood occupies less than 3 square miles between the Huron and Detroit Rivers. Rockwood was established in the late 1700s and is part of the nineteen-community Downriver area. Its position on the waterfront made it a shipping center, although the area’s growth was slow until the railroads arrived in the 1850s. Just after World War II, the region experienced another boom in housing and business, becoming a city in 1964. Many of the oldest homes and businesses were demolished in the construction of Interstate 75 in the early 60s, so housing developments became prevalent. Today, the community retains a small-town feel, with less than 3,500 people residing there. “Rockwood is a small, quiet town, and that’s just what people like about it. It just is. We’re right off the freeway and easily accessible,” says Rockwood Deputy Clerk Lillian Mathis. “There are several businesses here that facilitate kayaking along the river. You see people walking around and hanging out in our parks.”
Aerial view of Rockwood neighborhood homes.
Rockwood was a part of Brownstown Township until November 10, 1926.
Homes located in Rockwood come in a variety of styles in this quiet Downriver community.
Interstate I-75 runs through the center of the community of Rockwood.
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New construction and WWII-era homes
There’s quite a variety of single-family housing in Rockwood. Colonial Revivals, Craftsman bungalows and Victorians mingle with new traditional developments and lots available for sale. There are some French Country and ranch-style homes, too. Houses are set back from the tree-lined streets on nicely sized lots with large lawns. Prices range from $120,000 for a three-bedroom Craftsman bungalow to $535,000 for a four-bedroom contemporary new construction. “Being only around 25 miles away from downtown Detroit, commuters can get wherever they need in around a half hour,” says Michelle M. Davis, Realtor with RE/MAX Masters and a resident of nearby Flat Rock. “The easy access to I-75 is a big draw. You don’t often get such great transportation in a place with the country feel of Rockwood.”
Brand new construction colonial style home in Rockwood.
Aerial view of rural land and family farms in Rockwood.
A row of ranch-style homes in beautiful Rockwood.
Plenty of housing options in Rockwood, including new construction like this modern neighborhood.
A row of two-story homes in Rockwood.
Spit-level homes are one of the many building styles available in Rockwood.
A split-level home located in a quiet neighborhood in Rockwood.
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Dual enrollment, robots and family fun nights
Students are zoned to the Gibraltar School District and can attend schools like Chapman Elementary, Shumate Middle and Oscar Carlson High. All three facilities earn a B grade from Niche. Chapman Elementary has an active parent-teacher organization that organizes events like Family Fun Nights, book fairs and a Secret Santa shop. Shumate Middle offers challenging extracurricular activities like the Marauder Robotics Club, where students work together to design and build robots for competition. Carlson High operates Gibraltar Middle College, a 5-year dual enrollment program where students can earn college credits, including associate degrees or professional certifications.
Gibraltar School District Chapman Elementary School serves the Rockwood community.
Shumate Middle School is a public school located in Rockwood.
Oscar A. Carlson High School in Gibraltar, Michigan and serves the Rockwood community.
Oscar A. Carlson High School baseball game pitch.
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Waterfront views and community centers
Green spaces are dotted throughout Rockwood, and one of the biggest is Deland G. Mercure Memorial Park. The space contains two baseball fields, a playground and a volleyball court. There are also courts for tennis and basketball, and the Rockwood Community Center provides a space for city events and regular exercise classes. The Lake Erie Metropark occupies three miles of the lake’s shoreline while sprawling across over 1,600 acres of meadows, marshes and lagoons. The expansive area contains a sizeable municipal golf course, a marina with boat launches, a wave pool and the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center. “The wave pool at Lake Erie Metropark is a very popular local attraction,” Davis says. The museum holds educational workshops on local plants and wildlife, and is home to a bald eagle named Luc. The park is an official Michigan Wildlife Viewing Area and offers incredible panoramic views of the lake from its boardwalks.
Deland G Mercure Memorial Park Playground in Rockford.
Deland G Mercure Memorial Park Les Mackens Ball Fields in Rockford.
Lake Erie Metropark is a 1,607-acre recreational facility located between the mouth of the Huron River on Lake Erie.
Kayaking on the Huron River at Dodge Park in Rockwood.
You can enjoy fishing all year round at the Lake Erie Metropark Marina in Rockwood.
Picturesque views to enjoy on the Huron River in Rockford.
The Lake Erie Metropark is a large park located on Lake Erie with many amenities, in Rockwood.
A group of friends enjoy an afternoon of fishing, in the marina of Lake Erie Metropark.
The Lake Erie Metropark has beautiful wetlands and abundant wildlife in Rockwood.
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Pizzas, gyros and kayaks
Being such a small town, Rockwood doesn’t have an extensive selection of shopping and dining choices. Luckily, the city is near Ann Arbor and Detroit's cultural districts for when residents want to venture outside the usual. Meanwhile, locals have grocery options at Rockwood Market Place or Save a Lot. There’s also a Kroger located just up I-75. Back in town, River Village Family Restaurant and Benito’s Pizza can take care of hungry stomachs. River Village Family Restaurant opened in 1993 and rests beside the Huron River. It serves American and Greek food and has daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. River Village also provides kayak rentals, so guests can have a meal before or after floating down the river. Benito’s Pizza creates old-world flavors with high-quality ingredients. Founded in 1979, the family-owned regional chain has calzones, pasta, salads and more.
Rockwood's River Village Family Restaurant Gyro and Greek salad for lunch.
Kroger grocery store is nearby Rockwood neighborhood.
Rockwood Market Place is convenient with a large wine selection and a pharmacy.
Kayaking on the Huron River at Dodge Park in Rockwood.
Enjoy classic favorites at River Village Family Restaurant in Rockwood.
The River Village Family Restaurant sits on the Huron River and has kayak rentals in Rockwood.
River Village Family Restaurant has delicious food and friendly servers.
River Village Family Restaurant in Rockwood offers kayak rentals in season.
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Interstates, airports and sidewalks
There are plenty of ways to get around in Rockwood, namely I-75, which bisects the city. Major local roads include West Jefferson Avenue and Huron River Drive. The city runs a senior van service for the elderly, disabled and low-resource individuals in the Downriver region. Well-kept sidewalks are found in almost all of the residential areas. The city is 18 miles from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport and 9 miles from the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport, an airfield for private and corporate aircraft. There’s also an urgent care clinic 3 miles away in Brownstown Township.
Aerial view of Huron River Drive over I-75 in Rockwood.
Interstate I-75 runs through the center of the community of Rockwood.
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