Allen Park, Michigan

Allen Park is a middle class suburb in central Wayne County, Michigan. The city is known for its tree-lined streets, brick houses, and the Fairlane Green Shopping Center that opened in 2006. At the 2010 census, the population was 28,210. The suburb of Detroit was once recognized in Money Magazine's list of America's Best Small Cities. Allen Park is part of the collection of communities known as Downriver.

Ford Motor Company is an integral part of the community. Many of the company's offices and facilities lie within the city limits. Since 2002, Allen Park is the practice home of the Detroit Lions and is also the site of the team's headquarters.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.05 square miles (18.26 km²), of which 7.00 square miles (18.13 km²) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²) is water.

Boundaries

Allen Park borders Southgate to the South, Lincoln Park to the east, Melvindale to the north and northeast, Dearborn to the northwest, and Dearborn Heights to the north.