Top 4 Lakes around East Lansing

Hawk Island County Park is 100 acres of beautiful park land built over the remains of the former Sablain Gravel Pit. VIsitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, picnicking, and in winter sledding and tubing.

Hawk Island County Park in Lansing offers paved and natural trails perfect for walkers and hikers of all levels. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as the paths cover varied terrain including riverside views and wooded areas. Bring water and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, whether you’re out for a short stroll or a longer hike.

A lake with a lot of recreational value.

Lake Lansing Park is split into two parts; the South Park is next to the lake and the North Park is through the woods on dirt, gravel, and boardwalk trails. There are a few different trails in Lake Lansing Park North that are marked decently well and help to create a trail network of a few different trail loops.

With fishing ponds, concession stands, sporting fields, and walking/running paths, Sharp Park is a popular spot for a quick run. The main path is completely paved and connects to a number of wooded singletrack trails that are all pretty short.

The Valhalla Trail shares a path with part of the Lansing River Trail route. It's a paved point-to-point path that is really popular for running, walking, and biking. Valhalla Park plays host to a load of recreational offerings. The warmer months are mostly geared towards open water swimming, while the park offers groomed Nordic trails in the winter. There are also a number of paths passing through the property that are great for dry-season running.

Hawk Island County Park is one of the newer parks around Lansing. It has paved trails that are great for running, and you only have to pay an entrance fee if you bring your car onto the property. There is a big pond at the main trailhead that the path goes around.