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Orion Township Community Historical Facts

Dating back to 1824, the first settlers put their roots down in the Orion Township community by building a saw mill as well as an orchard to help build commerce in the area. Originally named Canandaigua based off of Canandaigua, New York where the settlers were from, the area grew into a major commerce center with taverns, shops and dams being constructed to help fuel the economy. Just six years after the founding of Canandaigua it was renamed as the Township of Orion.

Throughout the 1800’s trains and railroads provided a steady stream of commerce including a passenger line but this ceased to be in existence in 1931 when automobiles became the more popular mode of transportation – commercial railroad still thrived though. A similar fate happened to the Park Island Amusement Park which brought many metro Detroiters to the Orion Township neighborhood but because of the Great Depression followed by other economic factors, the amusement park was forced to close permanently in 1955.

Orion Township Neighborhood Amenities

Orion Township is a great place to raise a family with numerous neighborhood amenities. With its good schools and abundant outdoor space, families will find a lot to love about this Oakland County rural community. It’s home to two great parks: Bald Mountain State Recreation Area and Orion Oaks County Park where kids can swim in the lakes, skate or bike on the miles of path or play on the playgrounds. There are also plenty of nice picnic areas in the parks for those outdoor family events! Nearby is Auburn Hills for shopping and entertainment including a movie theater and aquarium at the Great Lakes Crossing Outlet Mall.

• Bald Mountain State Recreation Area – Filled with 4,600 acres of wilderness, this park is known for having some of the most rugged terrain in the state including very steep hills. For those looking to be outdoors but not be overly active, there are inland lakes, campgrounds, trout streams and miles of trails to enjoy.

• Orion Oaks County Park – Over 900 acres of beautiful park area welcomes visitors to Orion Oaks. There’s fishing on the community docks of the picturesque 90 acre Lake Sixteen, 10 miles of trails and a dog park.

• Downtown Lake Orion – The historic homes and Main Street area of downtown Lake Orion is very inviting. There are many family-friendly events throughout the year as well as neighborhood restaurants, shops and entertainment.