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As the temperatures begin to rise and the water beckons, it’s time to make your list of of all the fun things to do in Lansing this summer.
Be sure to add one (or several!) of these 16 water parks, splash pads, and outdoor pools to your summer bucket list.
Pack the bathing suits, beach towels, and sand toys and head to these 16 places to cool off in water around the Lansing area!
Hawk Island
1601 E. Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, 48910
Open Now – Labor Day Weekend
There is a $3/vehicle fee for all Ingham County residents. $5/vehicle for non-residents.
*CATA offers free rides to select Ingham County Parks. Advance reservations required.
East Lansing Family Aquatic Center
6400 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, 48823
Opening day TBD – Labor Day Weekend. Open days are weather-dependent.
Check their Facebook page for updates.
Hunter Park Pool
1400 E Kalamazoo St, Lansing, 48912
Opening Day June 2025
Moores Park Pool
420 Moores River Dr, Lansing, 48910
⊗ CLOSED for Renovations
FUN FACT: Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the J.H. Moores Memorial Natatorium—or as we call it, Moores Park Pool—is in need of significant renovations to save it. Read more on the history and efforts here.
Lake Lansing South
1621 Pike St, Haslett MI, 48840
Open Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
There is a $3/vehicle fee for all Ingham County residents. $5/vehicle for non-residents.
*CATA offers free rides to select Ingham County Parks. Advance reservations required.
Valhalla Park
2287 Pine Tree Rd, Holt, 48842
Open Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
Park Lake
6244 Park Lake Rd, Bath, MI 48808
Open Now
BONUS: Wiswasser Park is across the street.
Burchfield Park
881 Grovenburg Rd, Holt, 48842
Open Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
There is a $3/vehicle fee for all Ingham County residents. $5/vehicle for non-residents.
*CATA offers free rides to select Ingham County Parks. Advance reservations required.
Jaycee Park
525 E River St, Grand Ledge, 48837
Open Memorial Day – Labor Day Weekend
PRO TIP: Bring a change of clothes or towels to dry off.
Nixon Water Park
Generally open Mid June – Labor Day Weekend (official dates TBD)
St. Johns City Park/Spray Park
805 W Park St, St Johns, 48879
Generally open June 1 – Labor Day (official dates TBD)
Sleepy Hollow State Park
7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, 48848
Beach is open year-round.
Cascades Falls and Splash Pad
1401 S Brown St, Jackson, 49203
Open Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend.
BONUS: The splash pad is fully-fenced in!
Motz Park
4630 N DeWitt Rd, St. Johns, 48879
Open Memorial Day – Labor Day
Toan Park Splash Pad
117 W Bridge Street, Portland, MI 48875
Open Memorial Day – Labor Day
Bentley Park Splash Pad
Corner of M52 and Stewart St, Owosso, 48867
Open Memorial Day – Labor Day
Is there a favorite splash pad or water park we’ve forgotten? Comment below to let us know.
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