Monday, November 3, 2008

City of Hudsonville

The City of Hudsonville is called “Michigan’s Salad Bowl” due to its early trucking and farming activities.

It was named after Homer E. Hudson, who moved here in 1848. The Hughes family owned the land where Hughes Park is now located.

Hudsonville is the 3rd Largest City in Ottawa County.

The 2000 census showed a population of 7160.

It is located 168 miles from Chicago.

Gary Byker Memorial Library sponsors many activities including Adult Book Discussion and Child Storytime.

Hudsonville Nature Center has 76 acres of nature preserve.

Hudsonville has Hughes Park, Sunrise Park, Hillside Park, and Veterans Park. Hughes Park has basketball court, tennis courts, horse shoe pit, softball fields, kids play area, Frisbee golf, and sand volleyball court.

Hudsonville has a extensive school system as well as private schools.

Hudsonville is the home of Hudsonville Fairgrounds, a weeklong fair with far ranging activities for kids and adults.

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Places to Stay: Baldwin Oaks Campground
Amerihost Inn
Super 8 Motel

Click here for Property and Land Search and Current Tax Search for the City of Hudsonville

Hudsonville has its own Fire Department and is provided with police services by Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.

Attractions: Hudsonville Lanes

Resturants: Noel Resturant and Gifts
Hudsonville Grille
Rainbow Grille
Pizza Ranch

Curb Appeal 101:

+ Grass weeded and trimmed
+ Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
+ Driveway Clean
+ Mailbox Straight
+ Porch Clean
+ Pots of blooming flowers on porch
+ Front path cleaned and clear
+ New doormat, preferably black, semi-circle or oval is best
+ Front door immaculate
+ Remove all signs (no solicitation, do not disturb) except for WELCOME
+ Address numbers visible from across the street
+ Doorbell gentle not jarring
+ Shiny firm doorknob, lock and key work easily


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- Investors

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