• Fireworks Over Sunday Lake

    Fireworks Over Sunday Lake

    One of the best firework displays around are over Sunday Lake every year on the 3rd of July.

  • Lake View in Summer

    Lake View in Summer

    Wakefield is very close to many lakes, rivers, and campgrounds. Spend some time in the great outdoors this summer with us.

  • Sunset Over Sunday Lake

    Sunset Over Sunday Lake

    A common site on Sunday Lake in Wakefield.

  • Breathtaking Colors

    Breathtaking Colors

    Fall brings colorful changes around the area.

  • 4th of July Parade

    4th of July Parade

    Wakefield is known for it's 4th of July festivities. From fireworks over Sunday Lake to the town picnic in Eddy Park there is plenty to enjoy.

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Wakefield Spring/Summer Front Page

  • Fireworks Over Sunday Lake

    One of the best firework displays around are over Sunday Lake every year on the 3rd of July.

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  • Lake View in Summer

    Wakefield is very close to many lakes, rivers, and campgrounds. Spend some time in the great outdoors this summer with us.

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  • Sunset Over Sunday Lake

    A common site on Sunday Lake in Wakefield.

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  • Breathtaking Colors

    Fall brings colorful changes around the area.

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  • 4th of July Parade

    Wakefield is known for it's 4th of July festivities. From fireworks over Sunday Lake to the town picnic in Eddy Park there is plenty to enjoy.

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Quick Reference

Wakefield City Hall

311 Sunday Lake St.

Wakefield MI, 49968

(906) 224-7041 (Utility/Tax Info)

(906) 229-5131 (Clerk's Office)

Welcome

On behalf of the Wakefield City Council and the Citizens of Wakefield, I want to welcome you to our web page. As you enter it you will find a vast amount of information about our town. We are a small City near Lake Superior in the western end of Michigan's UP right in the heart of Big Snow Country! We are near three of the finest ski hills in the Midwest.

We are also blessed with a beautiful lake in our town that has hosted numerous National Stock Outboard APBA Races. Our City has invested in its park and recreation facilities and offers residents and visitors a like ample opportunities to enjoy beautiful Sunday Lake. We are also surrounded by thousands of acres of Ottawa National Forest and Gogebic County Forest land. These public lands offer the visitor a multitude of recreational opportunities. Lake Superior, with its unparalleled views and spectacular sunsets, is only a short drive away. And the fabled Porcupine Mountain State Park is also just minutes away from Wakefield.

Wakefield is also known for its Fourth of July celebration and, in particular, the fireworks display over Sunday Lake is one of the finest you will ever see. As you can see, there is much to do and see in Wakefield and the surrounding area. You will find Wakefield a great place to visit! We are a small City, but we have big hearts and we go the extra mile to insure that visitors to our town leave with fond memories of having been to "Someplace Special".

Garbage Pickup
  • Use of orange colored "City of Wakefield" bags is required.
  • Garbage pickup is on Tuesdays and Fridays depending on your location.
  • Garbage bags must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your designated day of pickup.

Wakefield/Bessemer Rotary Club

Meets every Thursday at noon at the Keenager's building

Jim Ringsmuth – President

Eugene Maki – Secretary - 906-224-6741

Flower Basket Donations

The Revitalization/Beautification Committee is seeking monetary donations for Flower Baskets during the summer months.  Help beautify Wakefield this summer.  Please send your monetary donations to:

The Revitalization/Beautification Committee in care of the Wakefield Public Library, 401 Hancock Street, Wakefield, MI  49968.

4th of July Donations

Please send your financial donations to the Wakefield 4th of July Committee, P.O. Box 23, Wakefield, Michigan 49968-0023. You can also drop them in 4th of July donation box at Wakefield News-Bessemer Pick & Axe or Visitor Center. As in the past, donations and messages will be listed in Wakefield News-Bessemer Pick & Axe.

Utility Notices

Billing Dates

Bills are mailed on the 1st of each month and are due by the 20th of the month. A $10 penalty is added after this due date and service must be discontinued on the 6th day of delinquency in accordance with Council regulations.

Payment Options

Utility bills can be paid at City Hall or mailed to us at 311 Sunday Lake St. There is a night deposit drop box on the south side of City Hall for your convenience. Do NOT use cash for payments put in the drop box.

High Utility Bills?

Large culprits for high water readings are toilets: If your water bill is unusually high, please check your toilets. This can be done by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank and not using the toilet for a few hours. If you see color in the toilet after no use, your toilet IS leaking. You may not hear it, but it can be leaking up to 20,000 gallons of water a MONTH.

If your electric is running high, please check your water heater first (if you are not using space heaters). Typically you can see a pattern of your electrical usage gradually inclining when a heating element is not working properly.