Quality of Life
The greater Detroit area has gained national
attention for its recent economic resurgence. What is not so well
known is the exceptional quality of life that the area has to
offer. A 1990 study by the Population Crisis Committee identified
the Detroit-Windsor urbanized area as one of the world's 10 best
spots to live. One of the nation's first metropolitan park
systems, and excellent county park system, proximity to the Great
Lakes and numerous inland lakes all provide ample recreation
opportunities for Romulus residents. Food costs, average amount of
living space, housing standards, communications, education, public
health, peace and quiet, traffic, clean air, recreation and public
safety factors all contribute to make Romulus a great place to
live in the metro area.
Parks and Recreation
Wayne County Parks
Hines Park follow the Rouge River forming a
linear park extending over 20 miles through the heart of the
county.
Crosswinds Marsh is a 1,000 acre man-made
marsh that provides canoeing, fishing, hiking, and horseback
riding minutes away from Romulus.
Huron-Clinton Metro Parks
The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
operates thirteen parks in the Metro Detroit Area. Four of these
parks are within a fifteen minute drive of Romulus. The Lower
Huron Metro park abuts western Romulus along the Huron River.
Michigan State Parks
Three state parks, Sterling, Maybury, Pinckney and
Island Lake are within a 30 minute drive of Romulus.
Golf Courses
Twenty quality 18 hole golf courses are
conveniently located within 10 miles of the city.
Some Major Area Attractions
Belle Isle Park (Aquarium,
Children's Zoo, Dossin Great Lakes Museum)
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
Henry Ford Estate
International Freedom Festival
Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival
Motown Museum
Museum of African American History
North American Auto Show
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Theatre District
Eastern Market
Ann Arbor Arts Festival
Higher Education Facilities
Colleges and Universities
- The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Dearborn
- Wayne State University
- University of Detroit - Mercy
- Center for Creative Studies, College of Art and Design
- Concordia College
- Detroit College of Business
- Detroit College of Law
- Marygrove College
- Madonna University
- Eastern Michigan University
Public Community Colleges in
Wayne County
- Henry Ford Community College
- Wayne County Community College
- Highland Park Community College
- Schoolcraft Community College
Public Schools K-12
The Romulus Community School District is contained
exclusively in the City of Romulus. The district offers
elementary and secondary education. In 1990, a $45
million bond package was approved to equip the district's
seven schools with state-of-the-art technology systems.
In 1999, a $34 million bond was approved to build a new
elementary school, update district technology, and add a new
swimming pool, football stadium, and lab 6000.
Romulus Community
Schools Statistics
Number of
Schools
Total
Enrollment
Total foundation allowance per pupil |
8
4,000
$7,600 |
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