Hazel Park City of the Week Factoids

Congratulations to Hazel Park,

You’re the WCSX City of the Week from March 5th to March 11th.

Below are some important facts about Hazel Park that you can use to pass our Hazel Park City of the Week Quiz!

Hazel Park Factoids:

• Hazel Park Name Origin

  In 1884, a school administrator named the local school district Hazel Park School District, after the many hazelnut bushes that grew wild at that time. The city later adopted the name from the school district.

• Hazel Park Slogan

  The official slogan of Hazel Park is “The Gateway to Oakland County”

• Settlers Of Hazel Park

  Settlers began moving into Hazel Park in the 1840’s because of the rich soil and flat ground that was perfect for farming.

• First Farmer Of Hazel Park

  The first farmer in what would later become Hazel Park was Anthony Neusius. His 80 acre farm was located South of Nine Mile Road and West of John R.

• Transportation & Warehouses

  Hazel Park has direct access to both I-696 and I-75, making it an ideal location for the recently built Amazon fulfillment warehouse.

• Hamtramck City Of The Week QUIZ!

  Now it’s time to test your knowledge… take the Hazel Park City of the Week quiz HERE!