About Redford

Located by River Rouge on southwestern end of Michigan in Wayne County is Redford Township. Originally named Richland Township until 1833, when it was renamed Redford Township after the French Fur traders of River Rouge. Redford Township has a population of over 51,000 people in about 11.2 square miles filled with much to do. With over 50 community organizations and over 30 churches nestled in Redford. Dial-a-Ride bus services has a 48 hour ahead reservations request to serve you. A travel back in history at the Henry Ford Museum or Motown Museum are only two of many museums to visit in and around Redford. The Redford Township Historical and Genealogical Society established in 1833 for more of Redford's history. Today Redford has a budding industry film making with people like ORORA Film Makers and Detroit Renegade Filmmakers.Michigan Wine Fest of a self-paced two day event of Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail in April; Apple and BBQ Cook-Off Festival in September; In June Motor City Irish Festival and Township Festival at Bell Creek, Market at the Marquee for farmers, and backyard farmers, too; July there is the Art Festival, Redford Parks, and Arts Festival annual Garden Walk; for August there is a Senior Olympics, Summer Family Fun and Game Night; Holiday Balloon Festival first weekend in December annually with more monthly events and festivals.

Shopping and accommodations for your convenience are many to choose from. Redford Plaza Shopping Center, Redford Oaks Shopping Mall, Wonderland Village with a Wal-Mart and Target, Westland Shopping Center. For a huge selection, check the Redford, MI yellow pages and Redford, MI business directory.There are 38 planetariums and observatories in Michigan. World class golf links like the Western Golf, Country Club, and Glenhurst Golf Course for your golfing. Amusement and theme parks like Michigan's Crossroads Village, Jeepers and Michigan's Adventure parks. Lots of fishing and hunting available at Redford with cabins to rent, too. Hunting for deer, turkey, or bear with expert help and safe areas to hunt with clubs, like the Mitchell Farm Hunt Club or Dundee Pheasant Farm. Redford Waterpark or Splash-n-Blast for water recreation fun in Redford. Music lovers will enjoy Redford's Music In The Air June through August. You'll find more information about Redford, MI in the Redford, MI yellow pages and Redford, MI business directory.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan