Hawk Island County Park.
—Red, yellow and brown leaves are already starting to change the landscape here in Michigan. If you are looking to venture off campus to make the most of the fall colors, there are several options that make for a picturesque fall hike.
For more detailed information visit the Lansing parks and recreation website.
Name: Frances Park
Admission Fee: No
Paved Trails: Yes
Athletic Fields: No
Fishing Dock: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Location: 2701 Moores River Dr., Lansing
Name: Hawk Island County Park
Admission Fee: $3 for Ingham County residents, $5 for non-residents
Paved Trails: Yes
Athletic Fields: Volleyball court, horseshoe pits
Fishing Dock: Yes
Canoe/Kayak Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Location: 1601 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing
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Name: Trager Park
Admission Fee: No
Paved Trails: Yes
Athletic Fields: No
Fishing Dock: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Location: 1316 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing
Name: Rose Lake State Wildlife Research Area
Admission Fee: No
Paved Trails: No
Athletic Fields: No
Fishing Dock: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Location: 8562 Stoll Rd., East Lansing
Name: Crego Park
Admission Fee: No
Paved Trails: Yes
Athletic Fields: No
Fishing Dock: Yes
Canoe/Kayak Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Location: 1600 Fidelity Rd., Lansing
Name: Fenner Nature Center
Admission Fee: No
Paved Trails: Mostly dirt
Athletic Fields: No
Fishing Dock: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Location: 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing
Name: Lake Lansing Park South
Admission Fee: $3 for Ingham County residents, $5 for non-residents
Paved Trails: No
Athletic Fields: Volleyball court, horseshoe pits and tricycle tack (tricycles free of charge)
Fishing Dock: No
Boat Launch: Yes
Pet Friendly: No
Location: 1621 Pike St., Haslett
Name: Sleepy Hollow State Park
Admission Fee: $11 resident recreation passport
Paved Trails: Mostly dirt
Athletic Fields: No
Fishing Dock: Yes
Reservable campsites: Yes
Canoe/Kayak Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Location: 7835 E. Price Rd., Laingsburg
Name: Fitzgerald Park
Admission Fee: $3 for Eaton County residents, $5 for non-residents
Paved Trails: Mostly dirt
Athletic Fields: Softball diamonds, volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pits and disk golf course
Fishing Dock: No
Canoe/Kayak Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Location: 133 Fitzgerald Park Dr., Grand Ledge
