Okemos / Haslett - Outdoors

Cedar Bend Heights
Nestled on the corner of Grand View and Kenmore, this cute little park includes a play set and picnic area.  
Where:  2280 Kenmore Drive. 
               Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  0-7

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables & Grills
  • Small Open Space

Central Park
Central park is treasure, hidden from view until you pull in the drive.   My daughter immediately found the toy fire and police car, free for public use, and drove it around the little garden.    The soccer fields are fenced in with mature trees adding the beauty of the location.  
Where:  5151 Marsh Road.
               Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Pavilion
  • Soccer Field
  • Garden
  • Restrooms
  • Historical Village

Ferguson Park
This six beautiful acres located next to the Red Cedar river is a must see.   Giant willows tower over the river and field making it looking almost magical.   
Where:  4540 Okemos Road  
                Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables & Grills
  • Field
  • Fishing
  • Boating - Bring Your Own

Fun Tyme
Where:  3384 James Phillips Dr. 
              Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Varies upon activity
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Golf Dome
  • Adventure Golf
  • Batting Cages
  • Arcade
  • Go-karts

Harris Nature Center
Where:  3998 Van Atta Road                  Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  All ages.

Amenities

  • Picnic Tables & Grill
  • Nature Center
  • Fire Pit
  • Trails
  • River Frontage

Hartrick Park
Both naturally beautiful and sports practical, this park is winner for athletes and nature lovers. 
Where:  3685 Hulett Road.
              Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:   All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Baseball Fields
  • Soccer Flieds
  • Pavilion & Grills
  • Restrooms
  • Pond

Hillbrook Park
Neighborhood park with tennis court perks!  Connected to the tennis courts are two 1/2 sized basketball courts and a racquetball wall.
Where:  1747 Lake Lansing Road. 
               Haslett, MI
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages, 0-5 playground

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Picnic Table & Grill
  • Basketball 1/2 Courts
  • Baseball Diamond
  • Tennis Courts
  • Restroom

Lake Lansing South
Home of the free Friday Night Concert summer series and the coolest big wheel track I have ever seen!  
Where:  1621 Pike St
               Haslett, MI 48840
Cost:  $3.00 per vehicle
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Pavilions & Grills
  • Beach & Dock
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Tricycle Track
  • Amphitheater 
  • Horseshoes
  • Restrooms

Marshall Park
Beautiful and well maintained park just off Marsh road.  With the soccer field and basketball court, everyone is sure to be entertained.  
Where:  6105 Marsh Road.
               Haslett, MI
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables & Grills
  • Basketball Court
  • Open Space

Nancy Moore Park
Hidden behind the Meridian Township Parks and Rec building, this amazing park houses all manner of sports fields.  
Where:  1960 Gaylord C. Smith Ct.
               Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Pavilion & Grills
  • Basketball Court
  • Baseball Diamond
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Trails
  • Open Space
  • Restrooms

Meridian Road Park
Where:  5191 N. Meridian Road
               Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Picnic Table          & Grills
  • Soccer Fields
  • Sledding Hill
  • Trails
  • Open Space

Orlando Park
Where:  1275 Orlando Drive
               Haslett, MI 
Cost:  Free
Age:  5-10

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables & Grill
  • Paved Walking Trail
  • Gazebo

Ottawa Hills Park
Perfect location on a hot summer day.  The tall mature trees provide a whimsical shaded oasis.  Playground is designed for very children.  
Where:  4980 Hillcrest Avenue
               Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages, play area 0-7

Amneities

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables & Grill
  • Basketball Court

Towar Park
This park is in the backyard of the Snell Towar Recreation Center.  
Where:  6166 Pollard Avenue
               East Lansing, MI
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables & Grills
  • Basketball Court
  • Baseball Diamond
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Paved Walking Path
  • Restrooms

Wonch Park
Wide open space makes this park ideal for large groups.  The entire park is surrounded by a paved pathway perfect for a walk or jog.  The baseball field and horse shoes could use a little upkeep but the playground is well taken care of.  
Where:  4555 Okemos Rd.
               Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Pavilion & Grills
  • Baseball Diamond
  • Sand Volleyball 
  • Horse Shoe Pits
  • Paved Walking Path