This is a great park to bring your child to. I'm here on a family trip and needed a place for my…read morelittle one to get some energy out. The park is very clean, grass is mowed and the playground is large and well maintained. I added some pics because the ones I saw online didn't really show how nice this place was.

Great park to take kids. Playground was adequate. Park was clean and not many peopleread more

We had SO MUCH FUN tubing here! We actually did this back in 2021, but it was such a great day it…read morewas still worth the belated review. We tried to go back in 2022 but by late January the entire season was booked up. Lesson learned- I'll be booking early this winter! We loved that when we were ready for a break from tubing, we were able to warm up by a bonfire and also take a walk through the woods, which was a lot of fun on the winter wonderland of a day we were out there. There was a warming center that was closed due to covid, so I'm excited to check that out too now that it's likely open again!

what a beautiful and well kept park! the trails are very wide and there was plenty of shade. I love…read morethat it can take me to so many parts of Lansing. Bike, stroller, running, and walking friendly!

Nice park within walking distance of downtown Lansing. It looked like it was well used by people…read morehaving picnics, events, etc. Very walkable.

Hands down my favorite part of Lansing. Lots of places to hammock, read, bike, and walk. I love how…read moreit connects EL, REO Town, Old Town, and downtown. My only issue is that some people need to take better care to throw out their trash. It can pile up in certain spots, but will typically get cleaned up by community groups.

Good play ground equipment for the kids. Plenty of space for cook outs. Nice trail for walking,…read more running or cycling. All around good park

I love this park! There is no entrance fee, which is great since many of the county parks do have…read morea fee. They have very nice, newly built play equipment for kids, but it is separated between young children (toddlers) and older kids (up to 12). There is a man-made lake with a sandy beach. It's nice to be able to stop here in the summer for a quick dip without fighting huge crowds. There are some baseball diamonds as well as picnic shelters. My favorite part though is the trail system. They have a well maintained system through the woods and around the lake, and it's never really busy so if you like to take peaceful, quiet hikes this is your place!

One of the best parks I've been to where I don't have to drive a long distance. My husband and I…read moreused to go during the mornings for a nice peaceful walk or run. It has never been busy, which I love. I'm from So-Cal and all the hiking and trail parks were always packed with people. I used to hate it when people would hike with their speakers on full blast, so annoying. This park is a complete 180, so peaceful. Another perk is you can bring your dogs on a leash. One thing I wish they had more of are trashcans to dispose of poop bags instead of having to carry the bags until you are back in the picnic areas. I wouldn't go into the trails during the winter since there are a lot of roots sticking up and could be dangerous. Highly recommend during the summer and fall, gorgeous.

A smaller park, but still super cute! Not much terrain to it, but definitely the changing scenery…read morekeeps things interesting. We did the biggest loop around the park which clocked in at about 3.7 miles and it was very doable for all skill levels. At the back of the park as we started looping back, we came across a punch of telephone poles which was a bit disorienting, but it happens. Dog friendly as well.

There are lots of picnic areas, thankfully in the shade. Plenty of tables and grills. Away from the…read morebeach. The sand beach was kinda small for how big the park is. Many people just spread out on the grass which was fine. Maybe that's why there wasn't as much goose poop as other beaches I've visited lately... The water has a mostly sandy bottom with some pebbles and such but I didn't really feel any seaweed which was good. There's a roped off swimming area that is very large. The lake itself was packed with boats and jet skis. The playground was awesome and a bit different than the typical structure. We didn't utilize the back track but it looked cute! There's a bar on the other side of the street that was playing live music and we could hear it from the playground easily. The new bathrooms are nice. There's also a concession stand - I think the hot dogs were $2 or $3, they had nachos and other basic beach snacks but we didn't get anything.

I grew up in Haslett and have such fond memories of this park. Every time we come home to visit, we…read morego paddle boating or fishing or swimming. It's a great place!

Despite living in East Lansing for six years, I'd never even heard of Frances Park until last month…read morewhen my boyfriend and I went there for a family birthday party. The park is located on the Grand River near the Lansing Country Club. The park itself is pretty large and very beautiful! There are elevated views of the river, a stunning rose garden, a sprawling lawn, a playground, and a large pavilion for events. We enjoyed the shade of the pavilion on the hot June day, and the kids at the party had fun playing on the playground. There are built in cornhole boards which the older kids had fun with. There are some short trails around the rose garden area that we walked on and stopped at the lookout point to check out the river. This park would be a great place for a wedding, wedding photos, birthday parties, picnics, etc. -- if I lived in the area, I feel like this would be my go-to park! No fees for parking or entrance and clean restroom facilities round out this five star park.

I recommend Frances Park that's nestled along the Grand River on the southwest of Lansing. The park…read morehas walking trails along the Grandriver, with plenty of parking and some great views.. The main area of Frances Park has plenty of parking, many picnic areas, and a full enclosed pavilion that can be rented through the Lansing Parks Department . Within the park, they have a beautiful rose garden with a nice jiview of the Grandriver. Frances Park has a .9 mile walking trail around the soccer fields and through the woods. Great place to take in the views.

I went to Burchfield Park for disc golf, and I must say: The park is absolutely stunning. I only…read moreplayed one of the two courses and it was truly an amazing experience. Two teepads and two baskets on each hole, excellent landscaping, and well thought-out hole design makes me want to come back again and again. While it costs money to park & play the courses, I'd happily do it again over any of the free courses in Michigan.

The playground is in the middle of the woods whereby the only advantage is no sun in the summer…read more You need to deal with mosquitoes and all other bugs and a lot of mud as there is no sun to ever dry it out. not an ideal playground for my kids

What an absolutely wonderful nature center! There are so many nooks & crannies to this space and…read morejust so much educational learning to be had here. I came here in the winter and really loved walking the trails throughout the center. It helped that one of my friends, Dan, manages the programs here and would point out all the cool trees, plants, and general history as we walked along. He truly made my first time at Woldumar so memorable and his passion for this nature center truly shines through in everything he does - even when he's off the clock just showing boring ol' me around! I've heard so much of all the work Dan has put into this place over the years and he truly makes Woldumar shine bright for all those who come and visit, whether for an afternoon or for a summer-long program! I imagine this place overrun with kids and adults alike when the weather is great and can only imagine how much fun it would be to experience this place in the summertime. There is truly something for everyone here and definitely recommend this if you're looking for a low-key place where not a ton of people will be with some majorly high-key fun and exploration!

Well aside from the time I was stalked by the headless child-bride of Woldumar, I must say that…read moreI've had wonderful experiences here at every season of the year. Nah, I'm just pulling your chain. No headless spirits in these woods, but it got your attention, didn't it? Now for some facts: miles of enjoyable, non-challenging trails through a surprising variety of landscapes. Decent visitors center with restrooms. Free; donations accepted. Fair chance for sighting small wildlife, especially waterfowl. Occasional music or craft events may require a fee.