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Pleasant Ridge-at-a-Glance
Incorporated as a city in 1928, the city of Pleasant  Ridge is an elegant community that offers residential grace in an urban location. Centrally located in southeastern Oakland County, Pleasant Ridge is south of I-696 and bisected by Woodward Avenue. Within our .5-square-mile community are several parks and a community center, which includes a pool with water features and a state-of-the-art wellness center. Throughout the year, the community center is a hub of activity for all ages and interests.
Pleasant Ridge is known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets and active citizens who dedicate their time for the betterment of the community. Our long tradition of community pride is reflected in our beautiful parks along Woodward Avenue and our pristine neighborhoods. Many of the houses in Pleasant Ridge are part of a nationally-recognized historic district, and all the homes reflect the care and attention, which assures that Pleasant Ridge will remain a beautiful community for generations to come.
With its strong sense of community, dedication to historic preservation and ideal location, Pleasant Ridge is the perfect city for all ages, interests and lifestyles.
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City of Pleasant Ridge
23925 Woodward Ave
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-541-2900
Mayor, Ralph A. Castelli, Jr.
City Manager, Sherry W. Ball
Ferndale School District
2920 Burdette
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 248-586-8651
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Representative for Pleasant Ridge
1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI 48341-0421
Helaine Zack, District 22, Phone: 248-858-0100 (County); 248-546-7392 (Home)
Business Development and Professional Training
MichiganWorks! Employment and Resource Center, Ferndale
713 E. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 248-545-0222
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.
Michigan Suburbs Alliance
300 E. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 248-546-2380
 Pleasant Ridge Downtown Development Authority
23925 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-543-8416 or 248-548-6592
Pleasant Ridges Downtown Development Authority district includes Woodward Avenue commercial properties, the City Hall building and several parks. The DDA has provided funding for many in improvements in the Downtown District, including streetscape improvements along Woodward Avenue, promoting and facilitating urban growth and ensuring its appreciation as a historic treasure.
Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3)
30947 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: 248-288-2004
Community Essentials 
Pleasant Ridge Community Center 4 Ridge Road
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-542-7322
Pleasant Ridge Foundation
23925 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-541-2900
Pleasant Ridge Garden Club
23925 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-399-1873
Pleasant Ridge Historical Commission
23925 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069,
Phone: 248-568-7830
Pleasant Ridge Historical Home and Garden Tour
23925 Woodward Ave
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-541-2900
Sponsored by the Pleasant Ridge Garden Club and the Pleasant Ridge Historical Commission, the event features a tour of historic homes and gardens throughout the community.
Pleasant Ridge Parks and Recreation Department
4 Ridge Road
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-542-7322
Pleasant Ridge Social Club
23925 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-541-2900
Pleasant Ridge Women's Club
23925 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-541-2900
Pleasant Ridge VIP Club
4 Ridge Road
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-542-7322
 This Club is operated by the Recreation Department and includes City teens who are taught the importance of community service. The VIP Club will participate and help organize a major event this year in recognition of the 200th Anniversary of Woodward Avenue, Hands Along Woodward. While social events are a large part of the attraction, the teens also offer community service to residents and the City with park clean-up days and mentoring to younger students.
Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recycling Authority (SOCRRA)
3910 W. Webster Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: 248-288-5150
SOCRRA provides safe disposal of hazardous waste to the following municipalities: Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy. 
Woodward Dream Cruise
Held on the 3rd Saturday in August, the Woodward Dream Cruise is the worlds largest one-day automotive event. The annual event attracts over 40,000 cars and 1.5 million spectators. The cruise spans 16 miles and the communities of Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac and Royal Oak.
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