OUR CITY
Welcome to the City of Rose City, Michigan. We invite you to explore our Web site and learn more about our community, its government, civic services, economic development, recreational opportunities, and cultural amenities.
Our goal is to provide timely online access to city matters and resources for residents, visitors, businesses, and others who are seeking information about our community.
For your convenience, the Rose City Hall Newsletter and the meeting minutes are available online as well as city ordinances, resolutions, policies, and updates. The site will also include bid notices, public notices and news releases.
I look forward to serving you as the Mayor of Rose City.
Our City is economically sound, and we will strive to keep it that way. I encourage our citizens and visitors to attend the City Council Meetings where their input is vital to the future of our city. I hope to see you at City Hall.
Please let us know if we can assist you or answer any questions. Feel free to contact me or our city staff -
By phone: (989) 685-2103, by email: rosecityhall279@gmail.com, or by personal visit to City Hall at 410 North Williams Street, Rose City, MI 48654.
-Jeremy Card, Mayor, City of Rose City
Mayor's Greeting
Vision & Values
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Be Kind
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Be Respectful
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Be Responsible
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Work Hard
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Have Fun
Visitor Info
Attractions​​
Snowmobile Trails-
Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club – The Ogemaw Hills snowmobile club is located at Alley Park Trail Head near the corner of Fairview Rd and Rose City Rd. Included at the Trailhead are two groomer barns, a 3 acre parking lot and pavilion.
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ORV Trails-
Width: 50″ Length: 14.9 Traffic: Some County Rds Open to ORVs: Yes Forest Rds Open to ORVs: No Description: Sandy and rocky trail in rolling to hilly terrain. Couple loop options. Connects to Meadows ORV Trail and Ambrose Lake ORV Trail. Located in Ogemaw county which allows ORVs on county roads. Map
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Rifle River Recreation Area-
Rifle River Recreation Area - Over 4,000 acres with streams and ten scenic lakes. A modern 75 site partially shaded and mostly grassy campground features a swimming beach, playground and boat launch. Three rustic campgrounds with 99 campsites. Rustic trailside cabins. Observation tower, picnicking, fishing, ice fishing, boating, canoeing, hunting or trapping, wildlife viewing and sports areas. 14 miles of pathways meandering throughout the park offering hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Snowmobiling is available at the nearby AuSable River Scenic Byway.
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Rose City Farmer's Market-
Located across the street from Camp Two Creeks
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Houghton Creek Park-
Located next to the City Hall
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Community Info
Rose City, established in 1905, is located in Ogemaw County in the northeastern section of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Rose City is located midway between West Branch, Ogemaw County seat, and Mio, Oscoda County seat, and midway between Hale & St. Helen.
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County Info
Ogemaw County Government
989-345-0215
Directory
County Government
www.ocmi.us/
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Education
Rose City Elementary School
989-343-2250
Surline Middle School
989-343-2140
www.wbrc.k12.mi.us/our-schools/surline/middle/school
Ogemaw Heights High School
989-343-2020
www.wbrc.k12.mi.us/our-schools/ogemaw-heights-high-school
Kirtland Community College
989-275-5121
www.kirtland.edu
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Fire Department
Chief Jeramie Brookins
989-709-1386
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Health
MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch
989-345-3660
2463 S. m-30 West Branch, MI 48661
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Humane Society
Ogemaw County Humane Society
989-343-7387
www.ochs4paws.org
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Library
Ogemaw District Library
989-685-3300
www.ogemaw.michlibrary.org
Newspaper
Ogemaw Herald
989-345-0044
www.ogemawherald.com
Ogemaw County Voice
989-745-8355
www.ogemawcountyvoice.com
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Rose City Police
989-685-3051
Sheriff
989-345-3111
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State Police
989-345-0955
www.michigan.gov/msp
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Senior Center
989-345-3010
www.ogemawcoa.org
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Senior Citizen Resources
http://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/michigan
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https://www.aboutassistedliving.org
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/paying-for-assisted-living.html/