The Village of Wolverine Lake, Michigan surrounds and includes the 265-acre body of water for which it was named.
Wolverine Lake was created from six small lakes (Spring Lake, Mayze Lake, Pork Barrel Lake, Bicking Lake, Taylor Lake, and Bradley Lake), all surrounded by swamp land.
Dr. Howard Stuart (a dentist) and L.A. Green advanced the idea of building a dam to flood the lowlands and swamps between the six lakes to create one larger, more productive, body of water. Conceived in 1914, the construction of the dam began in 1918, and the area was flooded in March of 1923. The dam allowed water levels to rise eight feet in the swampy area surrounding the original lakes, thus combining them.
The private project faced some challenges along the way, including a few lawsuits, one making its way to the State Supreme Court. Before that point, it was necessary for them to persuade each of the involved property owners to sign a petition to close a road that was included in the flooded area.
During the process, an island was formed in the northeastern portion of the lake, which is now known as Stuart's Oak Island, as the island was formed on Dr. Stuart's land.
As the driving force behind the project, Dr. Stuart is recognized as the village's founder.
In order to maintain control of the lake and the land surrounding it, landowners formed the Consolidated Subdivision of Wolverine Lake, in which eight separate subdivision associations joined together in the early 1940s in order to be able to exert more political clout.
Attempts to divide the lake and the surrounding area through annexation by neighboring communities led to its incorporation as a home rule village on April 5, 1954.
At the western portion of the village, its northern boundary is Glengary Road. In the east, its border extends north to West Oakley Park Road between Hickory Glen Park and South Commerce Road, and South Commerce Road forms its eastern boundary. Its westernmost boundary is Benstein Road, and its southern boundaries are broken. Wolverine Lake abuts Walled Lake to the southeast.
Wolverine Lake is at the northwestern extremes of the Detroit Metro Region. Cities and villages within twenty miles of the village include Walled Lake, Wixom, Milford, Novi, Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, Northville, Sylvan Lake, Farmington, Farmington Hills, South Lyon, Bloomfield Hills, Pontiac, Plymouth, Birmingham, Southfield, Lake Angelus, Livonia, and Brighton.
Wolverine Lake is mostly residential, and includes seven miles of shoreline, with very few commercial or industrial businesses. No major highways pass through the village, but I-96 is about five miles to the south, and US-23 is about thirteen miles to the west.
As a village, Wolverine Lake is part of Commerce Township The village is served by the Walled Lake Consolidated School District, and fire services are provided by the Commerce Township Fire Department, although the village maintains its own police department.
Although there are few retail businesses within the village, residents have access to several retail and commercial services in surrounding communities, including full-service shopping malls. The village has three churches, although there are several others nearby. The Walled Lake Post Office provides postal service to Wolverine Lake.
The lake itself is the focus of the community, and residents have access to the water through subdivision outlets along the shore. Some of its subdivision parks have swimming beaches and boat launch facilities, and a Department of Natural Resources public access site is just off Glengary Road.
The village government is in the process of installing a system of non-motorized paths for pedestrian and bicycle access. Known as the United. Neighborhoods Pathway Plan, this system allows residents on the south side of the lake to access Clara Miller Park, commercial businesses along Benstein and Glengary roads, and the Vita Trail. The intention is to connect Wolverine Lake to other communities, such as Commerce Township and Wixom, as well as regional trails.
Clara Miller Park is a 13-acre tract that includes playground equipment, basketball courts, an in-line hockey rink, ball fields, a soccer field, tennis courts, a picnic pavilion, and restrooms.
As part of the Detroit Metro Region, Wolverine Lake is fully developed, with few vacant parcels. Its peak population was 4,968 in 1980. This was followed by three decades of decline, with a slight increase in 2020, bringing its population to 4,544.
As the focus of this portion of our guide is on the Village of Wolverine Lake, any governmental entities, businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, and recreational opportunities within the village are appropriate for this category.
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Open for dine-in, carry-out, curbside pickup, and delivery through GrubHub and UberEats, the restaurant's hours are published on the site, and its address, a map showing its location, telephone number, and email address are displayed. Its regular and catering menus are published, along with a gallery of photographs. C.A.Y.A. food trucks may also be available for sports games, block parties, wedding celebrations, graduation parties, barbecues, holiday celebrations, and other events.
https://cayagrill.com/
Located in Wolverine Lake, Michigan, the business offers a variety of hair services, the salon can handle base repairs, crochet hair by hand, sew in wefts, add attachments, decutilizing, clear gloss with or without color, and treat bases. Its services are featured on its site, its team is introduced, and a price list is included, along with the salon's address, directions, and a map showing its location. Its telephone number, email address, and online contact form are posted.
https://knottyroots.org/
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA), the congregation is located along South Commerce Road in Wolverine Lake, Michigan, also its mailing address is Walled Lake. Worship services may be attended in person at 10 am on Sundays, viewed on Facebook Live, or through the worship page of its site. A schedule of events, an introduction to its intergenerational ministries, and online contributions are featured. Announcements may be posted.
https://shepherdlakes.org/
Village of Wolverine Lake, Michigan
The village is in Commerce Township, Oakland County, in the northwest Detroit Metro Region. The official municipal website presents a brief history, profile, and demographics for the village, including administrative contacts and hours, as well as a guide to local businesses, parks, attractions, and events. The village council, boards, and commissions are identified, and meeting agendas and minutes are included, along with village services, ordinances, and other online resources.
https://www.wolverinelake.com/
Accessible by boat on the lake, the store offers three docks for boats in service, and can also be found along Glengary Road in Wolverine Lake, Michigan. Its location, hours of operation, and an online contact form are provided, and the history of the business is included. The store offers convenience items, including deli sandwiches, ice cream, dairy, snacks, candy, dry grocery items, craft beer, and a variety of other beverages. Blog articles are included.
https://wolverinelake-partystore.com/
