Apartments in Troy, MI

Local Information:

Troy Information - http://www.ci.troy.mi.com

The City of Troy, a vibrant, suburban community approximately 25 minutes from downtown Detroit, is the ideal place for raising a family! Troy is rich in cultural diversity and boasts of 50 different places of worship. With a strong economic base of approximately 50% commercial property, Troy covers 34.3 square miles and is the second wealthiest city in Michigan, based on total property value. The Troy School District, covering 27.4 square miles, is the only school district located entirely within the City of Troy.

Complementing Troy dynamic business environment are a wide variety of neighborhoods, including many with amenities such as parks, sports fields, woods, streams and lakes. Troy residents enjoy metropolitan Detroit's professional sports, music, theatre, museums and a vast array of cultural opportunities.

Conveniently located along the I-75 corridor, the City of Troy is home to many major coporations. Upscale shopping, a mix of high- and low-rise office space, light industrial and research parks, a caring residential community, and excellent public schools make Troy a great place to call home, no matter whether a young family putting down roots or an established corporation.

Recreation:

Troy Community Center - http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/ParksRec/

The Troy Community Center was designed and built with the idea to provide "something for everyone". As you walk in the main lobby of the this barrier free facility, you will observe a comforting open environment which includes natural light provided by three skylights, commercial free music, cable TV, free high speed wireless internet throughout the building and comforting tables and benches to encourage social interaction among visitors. The Community Center is open seven days per week to meet the recreational, leisure and social needs of all residents from children to seniors.

Troy Area Parks - http://www.troy.k12.mi.us/liveandlearn/parks.htm

Troy Parks and Recreation

It is the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department to improve, enhance and extend the quality of life opportunities to Troy residents and community businesses. The Department promotes a healthy lifestyle for all age groups, regardless of physical abilities, and enriches our historic, cultural and natural resources through community interpretive programs. The Troy Parks and Recreation Department was recently named Michigan's #1 Sportstown by Sports Illustrated as a result of its commitment to organized sports.

Over 790 acres of park land are owned and maintained including 14 parks ranging in size from the 171 acre Flynn Park, to the 3 acre Redwood Park and seven special use facilities operated by the City. These facilities are the Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center, Farm, Community Center, Family Aquatic Center, Tennis Bubble, and Sylvan Glen Golf Course.

Community Parks

Firefighters Park

Donald J. Flynn Park

Boulan Community Park

Jaycee Park

Raintree Park

Neighborhood Parks

Beach Road Park

Beaver Trail Park

Brinston Park

Phillip J. Huber Park

North Glen Park

Redwood Park

Robinwood Park

Schroeder Park

Sylvan Glen Lake Park New Parks

Nature Center - http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/ParksRec/NatureCenter/

Lloyd A. Stage Center

6685 Coolidge Highway

Troy, MI 48908-1943

248-524-3567

About The Nature Center

The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center is a 100 acre nature sanctuary dedicated to educating about the natural world. A wide range of programs, including an extensive list of school programs, provides opportunities for adults and children alike to enjoy and learn about the out-of-doors. Our 100 acres contains most of the "chapters" to a textbook about nature and ecology of Southeastern Michigan and is a beautiful place to recreate a more peaceful connection with the natural world. Come join us on a journey of discovery, learning and enjoyment.

Our Mission

Out mission is to create passion for, and knowledge of, the natural world in the hearts and minds of our citizens leading to increased understanding and stewardship of our natural environment.

Golf Courses

Sanctuary Lake

1450 E. South Boulevard

248.619.7600

Sylvan Glen

5725 Rochester Road

248.619.7600

Shopping & Dining:

Sommerset Collection - http://www.thesomersetcollection.com

Regal, singular, gracious and resplendent with style, the peacock feather represents Somerset Collection. With more than 180 stores - from Gucci to Gap, Cartier to Crate & Barrel, and four prominent department stores - Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Marshall Field's - Somerset Collection is a shopping destination unlike any other. After a day of shopping, relax at any of Somerset's full-service restaurants including P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Bon Vie, Brio Tuscan Grille, J. Alexander's, McCormick & Schmick's, and The Capital Grille, or the casual Peacock Cafes.

In addition to world-class shopping, visitors also enjoy Somerset's elegant character with its marble flooring, birds eye maple columns, soaring atriums and end-to-end skylights. Museum quality artwork is featured throughout the center, some of which is interactive for children and adults alike.

With a host of conveniences such as valet parking, an impressive, 700 foot-long moving skywalk connecting Somerset North to Somerset South, and coat/parcel check, Somerset Collection is the destination for power walkers, people watchers and power shoppers... like you.

Somerset Collection Hours:
Monday- Friday 10-9p

Saturday (North) 10-9p

Saturday (South) 10-7p

Sunday 12-6p

Schools:

Troy Schools - http://www.troy.k12.mi.us/about/index.htm

All Troy Schools are accredited by the North Central Association

The Troy School District has six national and 13 State Exemplary Schools

Troy School District students and staff are honored for excellence at both national and state levels.

Both Athens and Troy High Schools are two of five schools statewide to have exemplary athletic programs.

The Troy Board of Education is one of 16 Honor Boards in the State of Michigan

Troy Library - http://www.troy.k12.mi.us/liveandlearn/library.htm

Troy Public Library

The Troy Public Library is an informational, educational, cultural and recreational resource for the community. The quality of the Troy library was recently recognized as we were named Michigan's best. Programs and activities at the Library are free. They are financed by the City budget and subsidized by grants from various cultural, educational and community organizations.

Please take advantage of our many resources. We offer valuable programs for all ages and interests including storytimes, job search assistance, art and cultural exhibits, and even Steamers Coffee Shop.

The Troy library is the center for learning, enlightment and personal development for the community through:

Leading edge access to information and the free expression of ideas in a variety of formats

Arts and cultural programs

Art exhibits

Adult enrichment programs

Library use public education classes