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Orion at-a-Glance
Charter Township of Orion at-a-Glance
Incorporated in 1845, Orion Township is a growing community that takes pride in its natural amenities. This 35-square-mile Township is home to over 33,000 residents, 27 lakes, 30 miles safety path miles and over 4,000 acres of local, county and state parks.
Recreational amenities include boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, biking, soccer, baseball and playscapes. In addition, Orion Oaks County Park boasts a 14-acre fenced dog park with lake access, wide-open spaces and on-site drinking water. An award winning school system, stately homes on large lots and a thriving business community further enhance Orion Townships appeal.
 Charter Township of Orion community profile (file size 204k)
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Charter Township of Orion
2525 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Phone: 248-391-0304
Township Supervisor, Gerald A. Dywasuk
Village of Lake Orion at-a-Glance
Developed in the early 20th century as summer resort destination, the Village of Lake Orion is now a thriving community throughout the year. Located in northern Oakland County, this 1.3 square-mile community is bisected by M-24 and home to almost 3,000 people.
Situated on the banks of Lake Orion, this beautiful village features recreational amenities such as swimming, boating and fishing. Each summer, the Orion Historical Society  presents a historical lake tour that includes historic homes, land marks and Lake Orions famous disappearing island, which surfaces and submerges intermittently. Additional village amenities include the Paint Creek Trail, parks, the Orion Senior Center and the Orion Art Center.
Downtown Lake Orion features historic central business district features specialty stores, restaurants, services and hosts a variety of community events. Lake Orions natural amenities combined with its dedication to arts, culture and historic preservation make it an exceptional community for both residents and visitors.
Village of Lake Orion Community Profile(file size 177k)
Village of Lake Orion
37 East Flint Street
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-8391
City Manager, JoAnn Van Tassel
Lake Orion Community Schools
315 North Lapeer Street
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-5400
Pontiac School District
47200 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-451-6800
Rochester Community Schools
501 West University
Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: 248-726-3000
Oakland County Board of Commissioner Representative for Orion
1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac MI 48341-0421
Michael J. Gingell, District 3, Phone: 248-858-0100 (County); 248-377-0231 (Home)
Business Development and Professional Training
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 484
Lake Orion, MI 48361
Phone: 248-693-6300
Lake Orion, 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
1370 South Lapeer Road
Oxford, MI 48371
Phone: 248-969-2399
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.
Village of Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority
51 North Broadway, Suite B
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-9742
Community Essentials
 Bald Mountain Recreation Area
1330 E. Greenshield Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Phone: 248-693-6767
Bald Mountain Golf Course
3350 Kern Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Phone: 248-373-1110
Eagle Valley Recycle & Disposal Facility
600 West Silverbell Road
Lake Orion, MI 48359
Phone: 248-391-0990
Free to Orion Township residents and $10 for non-residents.
Friends of Bald Mountain Recreation Area
1330 East Greenshield Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Phone: 248-693-6767
Friends of the Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-3000
Village of Lake Orion Parks
Lake Orion Lakes Association
P.O. Box 446
Lake Orion, MI 48361
North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ)
Phone: 248-858-5656
Twelve governments representing 16 communities in Oakland County have come together to provide residents a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste.
Olde World Canterbury Village
2369 Joslyn Court
Lake Orion, MI 48306
Phone: 248-391-5700
 Orion Area Parade Group
P.O. Box 650
Lake Orion, MI 48361
Phone: 248-693-3152
Orion Art Center
P.O. Box 674
Lake Orion, MI 48361
Phone: 248-693-4986
Orion Oaks County Park
Clarkston Road, between Baldwin & Joslyn Roads
Phone: 248-858-0906
Preserves more than 927 acres of environmentally-sensitive green space Fishing on 90-acre Lake Sixteen; wheelchair-accessible fishing pier at Joslyn Road entrance. Swimming is prohibited. Small boat launch for non-motorized boats Ten miles of hiking trails, featuring a five-mile Achievement Trail; mountain biking and cross-country skiing trails also available Orion Oaks' Dog Park offers 14-acre fenced enclosure with small dog area, including two trails, water, field area, new parking lot and restrooms; and access to Lake Sixteen for swimming (sorry, dogs only!). In 2006, the Orion Oaks Dog Park was named second runner-up for Best Dog Park in the Michigan Tails Pet Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards! Award-winning wheelchair-accessible fishing dock and 120-foot boardwalk linking two trail systems
Orion Historical Society
P.O. Box 817
Lake Orion, MI 48361-0817
Phone: 248-693-4154
Orion Senior Center
21 East Church Street
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-2066
Orion Senior Center Newsletter
Orion Township Parks and Recreation
2525 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Phone: 248-391-0304
Friendship Park, 3380 West Clarkston Road Civic Center Park, 2525 Josyln Road Gingell Nature Area, Maybee & Grafton Roads
Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-3000
Orion Veterans Memorial
312 South Broadway
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-6636
 Paint Creek Trail
4393 Collins Road
Rochester, MI 48306
Phone: 248-651-9260
Polly Ann Trail
23 East Elmwood
P.O. Box 112
Leonard, MI 48367
Phone: 248-989-8660
Safety Path Advisory Committee
1156 American Elm
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Phone: 248-693-9371
The Scripps Estate
Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center
2375 Indian Lake Road
Oxford, MI 48370
Phone: 248-693-1021
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