Highland Township at-a-Glance

Founded in 1835 Highland Township is a Main Street Oakland County community that enjoys a rich heritage, acres of parkland and a cozy home-town atmosphere. Located on the western border of Oakland County, this 36-square-mile community is well positioned on the M-59 corridor and home to over 19,000 people.

Known for its recreational amenities, Highland Township features over 25 lakes, two municipal parks and is home to the 5,900-acre Highland Recreation Area. Recreational activities include fishing, hunting, downhill and cross country skiing, equestrian trails camping, boating, golfing and canoeing.

As Michigan’s first “Equestrian-Friendly” Main Street, shopping in downtown Highland is truly a unique experience. In addition to charming shops, eateries and historic buildings, Highland Township is also home to a thriving art community  that hosts concerts, exhibits, fine craft group meetings and classes throughout the year. With its dedication to nature,  community and historic preservation, Highland Township is the perfect weekend retreat.

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Highland Township Offices
 205 North John Street
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-887-3791
Township Supervisor, Triscia Pilchowski

Huron Valley Schools
2390 South Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357 
Phone: 248-684-8000

Highland Business Association 
116 S. Milford Road
P.O. Box 843
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-889-1422

Highland Downtown Development Authority
205 West Livingston
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-887-7200
Newsletter
 
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce 
317 Union Street
Milford, MI 48381
Phone: 248-685-7129

Highland, a Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) Community
MSOC is an economic development program specifically targeted to provide technical assistance to the 30 traditional downtowns in the County. These historic commercial districts each have a unique sense of place which, as a part of a national trend, are becoming increasingly popular as places to do business, shop, dine, live and experience family activities. MSOC is now a partner with the National Trust's Main Street Center, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Founded in 1980, the National Trust's Main Street Center's Four Point Approach of: Organization, Design, Promotion and Economic Restructuring, has been successfully utilized in over 2,000 downtowns in 40 states since 1980.

North Oakland Career Center – Highland
2218 South Milford Road
Highland, Michigan, 48357
Phone: 248-889-0410
The Workforce Development Division of Oakland County helps train and place unemployed workers by partnering with Michigan Works! Each center provides employers with a wide range of services including, applicant recruitment, onsite interview rooms, training funds for planned new hires, information technology (IT) training and out-placement assistance. The centers also provide assistance to job seekers including, resources on resume writing and interviewing, job placement, testing and assessment, training funds to enhance or gain new skills, and IT training.

Community Essentials

Camp Dearborn
1700 General Motors RoadMilford, MI 48380
Phone: 248-684-6000

Celtic Kettle Coffeehouse
1657 Cattail Trail
Milford, MI 48380
Phone: 248-684-9234

Duck Lake Center Community Education
5061 Duck Lake Road
Highland, MI 48356
Phone: 248-676-8390 

The Highland Conservancy
205 West Livingston Road
Highland, MI 48357
Newsletter

Highland Equestrian Conservancy
205 West Livingston Road
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-887-3970

Highland Hills Golf Club
2075 Oakland Drive
Highland, MI 48356
Phone: 248-887-4481

Highland Oaks
Phone: 248-858-0906
Located near the headwaters of the Shiawassee River, this 264 acre park is the newest addition to the Oakland County park system.

Highland Recreation Area
5200 East Highland Road
White Lake, MI 48383
Phone: 248-889-3750

Highland Township Historical Society
P.O. Box 351
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-887-1408

Highland Township Parks and Recreation 
205 North John Street
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-887-3791

• Duck Lake Pines, 1241 North Duck Lake Road
• Hickory Ridge Pines, 4200 North Hickory Ridge Road
• Veterans Park, West  Livingston Road (across from the Highland Station House)

Highland Township Public Library
444 Beach Farm Circle
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248- 887-2218

Highland Township Senior Center 
Highland Township Building
209 North John Street
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-887-1707

Huron Valley Community Chorus 

Huron Valley Council for the Arts 
205 West Livingston Road
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-889-8660

Kensington Metro Park 
2240 West Buno Road
Milford, MI 48380
Phone: 248-685-1561 or 800-477-3178

Village Fine Arts Association 238 North Main Street
Milford, MI 48381