Lansing - Outdoors

Crego Park

Scene spot to fish or boat as long as you bring your own boat.  The lake is one of the many stops on the river trail.
Where:  1600 Fidelity Rd.
                Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age:  All ages

Amenities

  • Fishing
  • Boating - bring your own boat.
  • River Trail*

Delta Mills
It doesn't matter how old you are or your outdoor interests... this park is sure to please everyone.  There are four separate playground areas each designed for different ages.  
Where:  7001 Old River Trail
               Lansing, MI 48917
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playgrounds
  • Pavilions
  • Picnic Tables & Grills
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Baseball Field
  • Horse Shoe Pit
  • Trails
  • Restrooms
  • Small Boat Launch

Fenner Nature Center
Home of the Maple Syrup and Apple Butter Festivals.

Where:  2020 W Mount Hope Ave.
              Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Trails - walking
  • Play Fields
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms

Francis Park
Located near the Grand River, this park is full of beautiful flowering trees and gardens.  Great location for a stroll, picnic, and play. 
Where:  2701 Moores River Dr, 
              Lansing, MI 48911 
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Walking Trails
  • Flower Gardens
  • Picnic Tables
  • Softball Fields
  • Restrooms

Grand Woods Park
Where:  4500 Willow Hwy
               Lansing, MI 48917
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

George Ranney Park
Where:  3201 E. Michigan Ave.
               Lansing, MI 48912
Cost:  Free
Age: 7 and up.

Amenities

  • Skate Park
  • Racket Ball Court
  • Tennis Courts
  • Baseball Diamond

Gier Park
Where:  2817 N. East St.
               Lansing, MI 48906
Cost: Free
Age:  All Ages 

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Baseball Fields
  • Picnic Table
  • Field
  • BMX Track

Gier BMX Park
Where:  2817 N. East St.
               Lansing, MI 48906 
First drive on the left.  
Cost:
Age:  

Amenities

  • Bike Track

Hawk Island
One of my favorite parks to visit because of it's beauty and entertainment value.  The play area is built to look like a castle. In the summer, families can be found swimming, fishing, or getting drenched in the splash pad.  The paved pathway is great bikers, runners, and walkers.
Where:  1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, 
                Lansing, MI 48910 
Cost: $3.00 vehicle entrance fee
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Walking Trail
  • Biking Trail
  • River Trail*
  • Fishing
  • Boating - Rentals
  • Swimming
  • Splash Pad
  • Play Sets
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic Tables
  • Public Grills
  • Dog Park
  • Sledding Hill

Lugnuts Stadium

Go Nuts!  Check out our own hometown baseball heroes.  
Where:  505 E. Michigan Ave.
              Lansing, MI 48912
Cost: $8.00 - $22.50 depending on seat
Age: All ages

Amenities

  • Baseball Park
  • Play Area
  • Concessions
  • Restrooms

McGuire Park
Tiny park with a huge pavilion nestled right next to the River Trail.  
Where: 1948 E. Jolly Rd.
               Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Pavilion
  • Restrooms
  • River Trail

Potter Park Zoo
More than just a Zoo... We take our kids to see the animals and stop by the play structure for more fun.  
Where:  1301 S Pennsylvania Ave.
              Lansing, MI 48912
Cost:  $3.00 parking fee
          $4.00 zoo admission - 
               adult resident
          $2.00 zoo admission -                              children 3-12
Age:  All ages

Amenities

  • Play Sets
  • Picnic Tables
  • Public Grills
  • Restrooms
  • Concessions
  • River Trail*

Scott Woods
Small but adorable park located at one of the many entrances on the River Trail.  Includes a play structure and swings.  Older kids can play basketball while parents relax on the benches or join the game.  
Where:  2631 Clifton
                Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Play Set
  • Basketball Court
  • Picnic Table
  • River Trail*

Sycamore Park
Where:  1489 Shubel Ave
                Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Play Set
  • Baseball Field
  • Picnic Tables
  • Play Field

Washington Park
Where:    2700 Washington Ave.
                  Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Pavilion
  • Baseball Diamond
  • Ice Skating