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Westland, Michigan
Whether you are relocating to Westland Michigan from out of state or just moving from Washtenaw County, or Oakland County to Westland Michigan you probably would like more information about Westland,
Westland, Mi is the 10 largest city in Michigan with 86,602 residents. Westland, Michigan became a city on May 11,1966. Westland is 20.42 square miles large. The average median age of residents is 35.2 years. The community was named for a shopping mall developed by J.L. Hudson.
Westland, Michigan location
Westland is located in Wayne County west of Detroit.Westland is bordered on the west by I-275. Westland is just under 10 miles away from Detroit Metro Airport
Westland, Michigan schools
Westland's school district is Wayne Westland Schools. There is one pre-school, 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school in Westland.
Westland is close to many colleges and universities in metro Detroit. Wayne State University in Detroit, Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti and The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor are only 30 minutes away from Westland Michigan. The University of Michigan-Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College, Schoolcraft Community College, Madonna Univeristy, and Wayne County Community College are less than 10 miles away.
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Westland History
In 1827, the land which is now Westland, Livonia, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Redford Township became Bucklin Township.
Two years later in 1829, BucklinTownship was divided into Lima and Pekin Townships. Lima Township was quickly changed to Nankin Township because early postal regulations said no two counties/townships could be named the same.
In 1835, however, Livonia Township split from Nankin Township, which at that time included the area we recognize today as Westland, Wayne, Garden City and Inkster. During the early 1960s, the city of Livonia wanted to annex the part of Nankin in which a large shopping mall, Westland shopping center was to be built. The shopping center eventually opened in 1965, joining Northland and Eastland malls in other Detroit Metro cities. In reaction to Livonia's annexation attempts, the people of Nankin voted to change the remainder of the township to a city. Westland, Michigan became a city on May 11,1966.
Nankin Mill (taken from the township name of Nankin) was originally built in 1863. Henry Ford used the mill in 1920's as part of the Ford Motor Company's village industries. The building underwent an extensive renovation and an addition in the 1990's and now houses the offices of the Wayne County Division of Parks, which also operates an interpretive center in the building.
Westland, MI hospitals
Westland has no hospital in the city though there are 2 within a 10 -15 minute drive, Annapolis Hospital in Wayne and St. Mary Hospital in Livonia. Westland residents are under 30 minutes away from three of Michigan's great hospitals Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Ann Arbor, U of M hospital in Ann Arbor.
Westland Parks and recreation.
Westland has 18 parks, a concrete skate boarding park, 1 brewball court, 4 walley ball courts, 3 racquet ball courts, many baseball and soccer fields. Westland also has it's own Municipal golf course located on 500 S. Merriman Dr. Wayne County parks system also has a golf course in Westland called Inkster Valley golf course. Westland Parks and Recreation Department operates the 30,000-sq. ft. Bailey Recreation Center. Various classes such as karate, gymnastics, dog training, etc. are available. Located behind the recreation center, our 25 yard outdoor pool and water slide. Westland has it's own ice rink namedl Mike Mondano Ice Arena.
Edward Hines Drive and Wayne County park system runs through Westland. The tributaries of the middle Rouge River wind their way through the city's more than 20 square miles, creating a flood plain and green spaces wherever they meander. Years ago careful planning created a park system that would handle the Rouge River overflow. It was an ingenious plan. When the middle Rouge river overflows it's banks the parks become flooded and homes are not in danger. The designer's created a series of parks where you will find plenty of recreational opportunities within the William P. Holliday Parkway along tree-lined Edward Hines Drive.
Westland Shopping
Westland Mall has more than 130 stores. Westland Center is located near Warren and Wayne Roads. Some of the stores at Westland Mall are Marshall Field's, J. C. Penney, Sears, Kohls, American Eagle, Eddie Bauer, and the GAP. The surrounding retail area has Meijers, Best Buy, Lowes just to name a few.
Westland, Michigan Utilities
The city of Westland is served by DTE Energy, Consumers Power, Michigan Consolidated Gas, and Ameritech.
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