Wakefield, MI
Dear Visitors:
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 amble 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 Mt 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” .
Dick Bolen, Mayor
