Parks & Gardens
Koi ponds, fresh blooms and seasonal gardens create the perfect backdrop for breathing in the serenity of nature. Read a book at Lansing Community College’s Shigematsu Memorial Garden or take a relaxing stroll along the paths of the W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens. Bringing the kids? Check out the MSU 4-H Children's Gardens. You will leave feeling refreshed, more focused and ready to take on whatever lies ahead.
Recreation & Relaxation
Trade in the traffic jams for some room to roam and those four walls you've been trapped in all day for some open space. You may find that a little fresh air is all you need to relax and unwind. So come stretch your legs and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors at one of Greater Lansing’s parks and recreational attractions.
Fenner Nature Center
This interactive learning center appeals to both children and adults, making it ideal for families. It features a system of…
Harris Nature Center
Surrounded by 200 acres of forest and meadows, the Harris Nature Center is set on the banks of the Red Cedar River. This setting…
Hawk Island Park
A 100-acre park nestled in South Lansing; Hawk Island Park features year round outdoor fun. In warm weather months, visitors can…
Lake Lansing Park - North
Once a popular amusement park, Lake Lansing Park-South is located on Lake Lansing, the largest body of water within 30 miles of…
Lake Lansing Park - South
Once a popular amusement park, Lake Lansing Park South is located on Lake Lansing, the largest body of water within 30 miles of…
Lansing River Trail
Due to construction on US-127, the section of the Lansing River Trail between Clippert Street and Kruger's Landing parking area…
The Howard and Erna Soldan Dog Park
With over 15 acres of room for dogs to run off-leash, the park boasts trails, a large pond, an expansive open field and drinking…
Northern Tail Dog Park
The Northern Tail Dog Park, a two-acre, fenced, off-leash dog park featuring a doggy station, shade trees and more. Located just…
Northern Tier Trail
The Northern Tier Trail takes center stage along 4.5 miles of beautiful, winding, paved pathways through East Lansing. The trail…
Cooley Gardens
Planted nearly 100 years ago, and rescued decades later from neglect, Cooley Gardens is a garden lover's delight. It has a…
Frances Park
Stroll through the formal rose garden, the woodland trail, or view the Grand River. Enjoy 155 varieties of roses in this garden…
Shigematsu Memorial Garden
Lansing Community College's Japanese garden provides a peaceful space to stroll, sit and learn more about Japanese culture. The…
Planet Walk
Our solar system is truly grand—nearly 6 billion miles from the sun to the orbit of the dwarf planet Eris! The Planet Walk, a…
Woldumar Nature Center
Woldumar Nature Center sits on 178 acres of woodland, prairie and wetland terrains, with over a mile of shoreline on the Grand…