This park used to be so much better until they tore down the original wood structure and replaced…read moreit with plastic and metal. Now it's just any other playground. I understand making them handicap accessible completely but if the people it was made for aren't even using it, what's the point?

It's been just a minute since I played on the playground here, but I closed my eyes today to be…read moretransported to this amazing playset. Did I play here as a grown adult? Yes. Yes I did. And I'm not ashamed of it. You see this is one of the nicest (but not newest--hence the charm) playgrounds I've been on. It's not that new plastic-y stuff. No, this is a good old fashioned wooden set, but massive, sprawling, and the kind of place a kid dreams is a fort on the old frontier, a pirate ship, or a rocket. The rest of the park is nice, too. In fact, I haven't wandered the trail part of it much. But I did dig the ponds, even though by late summer I noticed they were pretty marshy. Since Mason is a pretty small town, you don't need to know much to find it. Just head west on the main road out of town and you'll see it there on the right. Great to come and walk, play with the kiddos, or have a little picnic. I closed my eyes and did that today, and for a second I was there, even if just in my mind.

Don't get me wrong, McCormick park is a great place for picnics and family gatherings but there are…read moreinappropriate words drawings written all over the play structures. Otherwise, the park is a great place for children of all ages because there are two sections of the park one part is for smaller children ages five and lower and the other part is a bigger play structure just for the older kids.

Great place to go and smoke weed like it's got a stage AND a playground like this place is a God…read morespot and late at night the cops never go here

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!

Such a fun park to tube at! You are never too old to sled- my group of friends in their mid…read moretwenties had a ball here. The park does a great job organizing time slots so the hill doesn't get too busy. Multiple lanes to sled from and the conveyer belt saves so much time and energy of exhausting yourself just on the trip up. The track is fun for racing and group tubing for all ages. Highly recommend for a fun day outing!

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!

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.

Located outside of Lansing Michigan,this is a fantastic place for hiking and biking. Over 4 miles…read moreof marked trails...many of which are paved. There are over 130 acres of green space ,maple groves and native prairie areas. There is also a Visitor's Center which we did not visit . No cost to enter and plenty of parking,this is definitely a place to visit year round.

This is a good local community of Lansing environmental education center with a beautiful storybook…read morewalk trail. We enjoyed the variety of trees and the many varieties of birds while getting out in the fresh air and sunshine. A great spot to stretch your legs.

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.

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.

This is a nice , spacious park with a walking trial with a river running through it, a mini…read morewaterfall, soccer field, play ground... I enjoyed my time here. I would love to come back.

What a great park! It offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a playground, disc…read moregolf course, sports fields, shelter houses and picnic tables. A real treasure hides down the hill behind the playground: access to the Ledges and the Ledges Trail. It's amazing to see the giant sandstone outcroppings and to wind in and around. Part of the trail follows right along the river on one side and the ledges on the other, giving a good view of the variety of animals, including birds, turtles, and more. Gorgeous and a great little hike!