Situated in beautiful Southwest Michigan, Battle Creek contains more land than all but two other Michigan cities. This vast land resource is home to a bustling residential and business community. Public, private, and parochial schools offer numerous academic options in a quality environment. Dedicated educational institutions operate academic, industrial and specialty programs that position graduates with a globally competitive education. Battle Creek also offers a regional technology center for high school students, a school for children of Japanese executives, the State's most successful area math and science center, and an Outdoor Education Center for youth. World-renowned as a small town in the global economy, Battle Creek is a community with abundant resources, offered with an attitude that values existing business and industry and views the attraction of new business as a means of strengthening that base. Battle Creek is an energetic city on the move, ready to meet the challenges of the future. Physical beauty abounds. The Battle Creek Linear Park winds its way through the city, linking together parks and forest, lakes, rivers, and streams for joggers, strollers, and bicyclists. An impressive array of entertainment options pleases music lovers, sports fans, and families. Battle Creek has emerged as a major service corridor, with specialty shops, theaters, festivals, international corporate and philanthropic headquarters, professional and financial services, and government offices. Here, you can enjoy the assets of a progressive community without suffering the congestion of a major urban center. We welcome you, to our city, Battle Creek. |
