Save the Date!

We’re excited to unveil the improvements at the Leo Mahany / Harold Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais, at 9 AM on Sept. 26! Join us as we cut the ribbon and celebrate a brighter, more welcoming space for our community!

• A special performance by Four Seasons Preschool
• Light refreshments & coffee
• Tours of the improvements

Let's celebrate and connect, and see how these updates will serve Royal Oak for years to come!

Be a Voice in Our Community

Want to make a real impact in Royal Oak?  We’re looking for residents to join our boards, commissions, and committees—your chance to shape the future of your hometown.

Current openings include:

• Audit Review

• Civil Service Board

• Construction Board of Appeals

• DDA

• Historic District Commission

• Historical Commission

• Human Rights Commission

• Older Adults Advisory Board

• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

• Planning Committee

• Traffic Committee

• Veterans Events Committee

Learn more & apply today

Special Tribute for the Market

We’re thrilled to share that the Royal Oak Farmers Market just received a Special Tribute from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II in honor of its 100th anniversary!

The proclamation celebrates how our Farmers Market began in 1925 as a small community gathering for local produce and has grown into one of Michigan’s premier markets—open year-round, supporting local farmers, artisans, and small businesses. It highlights our expansion to 110 farmer spaces, the beloved Sunday Flea Market since 1978, and the Market’s role as a community hub for fresh food, entertainment, and special events.

In short: it’s a big, official “thank you” from the State of Michigan for a century of feeding, connecting, and inspiring our community.

The Library Wants Your Input!

The Royal Oak Public Library is creating a new strategic plan to guide its direction for the next several years. To make sure this plan reflects the needs of our community, we need to hear from you.

Whether you visit the library every week or haven’t stepped inside in years, your feedback is an important part of this process.

Take the Survey

Thank you for helping shape the future of the Royal Oak Public Library!

Want to uncover the story of your Royal Oak home? 

From deeds and old maps to yearbooks and aerial photos, Royal Oak is full of resources to help you trace the history of your property and the people who lived there.

The City of Royal Oak MI Historic District Study Committee offers a free guide, “Uncover the Story of Your Royal Oak Home.” It walks you step-by-step through where to look—property records, Sanborn maps, local newspapers, directories, and even census data—to piece together your home’s past. 

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online!

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home. Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov or call 248-246-3200 and someone will get back to you. 

Quick Links

• Jobs Opening in the City of Royal Oak
• Homeowners Association Information
• Rodent Control Handbook
• Library Events & More
• Senior Times Newsletter
• Making Online Payments