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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Andy Schor, Mayor
FIVE-YEAR RECREATION PLAN
2020-2025
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Submitted February 1, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements 3
Covid-19 4
Executive Summary 5-17
Mission Statement and Introduction 5
Accomplishments 6-12
Goals, Objectives and Rationale 13-15
Action Plan 16-17
Community Description 18-29
Administrative Structure 30-37
Branches 30
Mission and Organizational Roles 31-32
Organizational Chart 33
Relationships 34
Department Boards, Friends and Organizations 35
Policies 36
Budget 37
Recreation Inventory 38-69
Facilities 39-43
River Trail 44
Recreation Standards 45
Accessibility Evaluation 46-48
City Funded Programs 49-51
Lansing Events 52-53
DNR Grant History 54-58
Non-City Owned Recreation Facilities 59-69
Planning Process 70-86
Public Input 87-106
Survey Results 88-102
Survey Posts 103-105
Action Plan 107-110
Climate Action Plan 110
Appendix 111-119
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The City of Lansing's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2020-2025, was a cooperative effort by the City of Lansing,the
Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, Park Board Members and the citizens of Lansing.
CITY OF LANSING
Andy Schor, Mayor
City Council Peter Spadafore, President,At-Large
Adam Hussain, 3rd Ward
Brandon Betz, 1st Ward
Jeremy Garza, 2nd Ward
Brian T.Jackson,4th Ward
Kathie Dunbar,At-Large
Patricia Spitzley,At- Large
Carol Wood, At-Large
Parks and Recreation Department Brett Kaschinske, Director of Parks and Recreation
Emily Stevens, Leisure Services Manager
Park Board
Zoe Ahlstrom, Chair,At-Large
Mike Dombrowski, 1st Ward
Rick Kibbey, 2nd Ward
Erika Poland, Vice-Chair, 3rd Ward
Kimberly Whitfield,4th Ward
Brian Daniels,At-Large
Jennifer Poplar, At-Large
Planning Department Brian McGrain, Director
Planning Board John P. Ruge, 1st Ward
Martha Cerna, 2nd Ward
Anthony Cox, 3rd Ward
Josh Hovey,4th Ward
Katie Alexander,At-Large
Farhan Bhatti, At-Large
Monte Jackson,At-Large
Gary Manns, At-Large
Public Service Department Andy Kilpatrick, Director
Marty Riel, Property Manager
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COVID-19
In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic,the City of Lansing made the decision to shut down its community centers on
March 17, 2020. Under the Governor's executive order for the State of Michigan,the facilities have not opened to the
public to date.
To assist families in need,the Department of Parks and Recreation operated four weeks of summer camp at Foster
Center for 36 youths. When school starts in September, we will be cooperating with the Lansing School District by
facilitating Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Learning Labs for Lansing School District students during the school day.
This is to provide a safe and supervised place for students whose parent or guardian is working and is unable oversee at
home instruction.
In addition, during the worst times of the shutdown a homeless shelter was established at Gier Community Center. Due
to the limited space at the shelters throughout the city and the increased number of homeless, utilizing the gym
provided additional space for the homeless.
The pandemic has greatly influenced our ability to provide recreational programs for the community. This has caused a
significant drop in revenue and cause for concern as to when these programs will be able to operate again and when
numbers will reach pre-Covid levels. While the recreation programs have suffered, public parks have become more
important to people and more essential to our health and well-being than perhaps any time in our history. Parks and
Recreation is known for the benefits of physical fitness, but now more than ever individuals are seeing the benefits to
our mental health. For planning purposes, we will need to evaluate park designs and add space to common areas and
gathering spots. Drinking fountains may need to be replaced with bottle filling stations. Outdoor fitness stations may
have a higher demand with the concerns about shared indoor space. As more individuals transition to outside, we will
see an increase for more and different activities designed for outdoors during the fall,winter, and spring months.
We are concerned about our senior population and the programs and services we will be able to offer in the future.
Recreational activities for the most vulnerable populations will remain limited possibly until we have a Covid vaccine.
Youth sports will also see long lasting impacts. While many may travel and "pay to play" sports, the longer the
disconnection from sports lasts,the less attraction youth may have to returning to or even trying organized or team
sports.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mission Statement
The mission of the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life through the preservation
and maintenance of parklands, the provision of quality leisure time activities and the provision of special facilities,which
would otherwise not be available to Lansing residents.
Introduction
The 2020-2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed as a guide for the City as they work to fulfill the
Department's mission over the next 5 years.The plan will not only provide guidance, but is necessary to be eligible for
grant funding through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.The format of this plan has been established by
the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources Grants Management Section.
The plan was formulated based on information gathered, analyzed and compiled from the following sources:
1. Input from the citizens of Lansing through:
o Social media survey
o Public Meeting
■ Park Board—Draft Review
o Public Hearing
■ City Council
2. Collaboration with other City planning efforts including:
o The City-Wide Master Plan
o The Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
o The AARP Age Friendly Community Plan
o Middle Grand River Water Trail Development Plan
3. Evaluation of:
o Demographics
o Natural Features
o Parks and Recreation Trends
4. Data compiled from previous Recreation Plans and City Policies
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Accomplishments 2015-2020
Park Millage
Over the past five years, the department has been able to accomplish programmatic and capital improvement goals
from the 2015-2020 recreation plan, largely due to the successful renewal of the Lansing Park Millage. A new one mil,
five-year millage was passed in August of 2015 with a 69%voter approval. Authorized to appear on the August 2020
ballot,the five-year millage passed with a 75%voter approval. The department has been successful in using millage
funds as a match for State and County grant funding. The following is a partial list of the projects that have been funded
with millage and grant funding from 2015 to 2020.
• City of Lansing Parks& Recreation Endowment Fund - Established a $1.2 million dollar endowment with Our
Community (Capital Region Community Foundation)to earn interest for park projects for perpetuity.
• Rotary Park-Created Rotary Park with a beach, lighted forest, seating, gas fireplace and sea wall docking along
Grand River.
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• Risdale Park-Sports Complex$1.4 million dollar construction project completed, including field installation,
bleachers on both sides, restroom and press box, parking lot and playground structure.
• Kids Camp- Each year, using park millage funds, the Parks Department sponsors a summer kids' camp.
• Canoe/Kayak-Tecumseh Park, Rotary Park and Moores Park: ADA accessible canoe/kayak docks and launches
were installed.
• Land Acquisition - MNRTF grant application for Lansing Boat Club, East Willard and Hunters Ridge parcel
acquisitions recommended by MNRTF Board to Legislation for funding.
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• Non-Motorized Trail - Design and construction of the non-motorized trail in Fine, Fulton and Hunter's Ridge
Parks.
• Paving- Parking lot-paving renovations at Davis Park West, Rudolph and Dorothy Wilson Park, Sycamore,
cemetery office, pavement improvements at Evergreen and Mt. Hope Cemeteries, Foster Center, Fenner and
Groesbeck Golf Course.
• Burchard Park-Access walk for pedestrian recreational park users from Caesar Chavez Plaza to canoe launch
below dam.
• Grand River Park- Boat ramp renovation, installed concrete pad and improved parking area for special events
held at the park
• Crego Park- Fish restocking at Crego Park to include 400 Catfish, 500 Perch, 500 Sunfish and 200 Large Mouth
Bass.
• Riverside Park-Completed site prep at Riverside Park for grass planting to include removal of invasive
multiflora, honeysuckle and grape vine in the understory. Also removed grass and trees.
• River Trail - Repaired Oakland Avenue River Trail Bridge and steel beams on bridge adjacent to Lansing Center.
• Turner Dodge House- Installed composite decking on handicap ramp and front porch of Turner Dodge House
• Reutter Park- Masonry repairs in upper basin of Reutter Park Fountain, $15,000 and lower basin repairs,
$75,000
• Foster Community Center- Replaced the handicapped ramp to current ADA requirements and used composite
decking. This replaced original decking installed in 1984
• Scott Park-Construction completed on the Lansing Board of Water and Light Sub-Station at Scott Park allowing
for relocation and improvements of the sunken garden, parking lot repairs and installation of a live flower wall.
• Scott Park- Lansing Board of Water and Light established the Scott Garden endowment in the amount of
$40,000.
• Ormond Park-Construction completed on a new entrance off Grand River Avenue through Ormond Park to
Groesbeck Golf Course complete with a lit sign and gate. This will provide safe and direct access to the course.
• Ingham Park- In cooperation with Friends of Ingham Park installed a 9-hole Disc Golf course in the natural area.
Currently the only disc golf course in Lansing.
• Moores Park-Ten yards of material installed along the riverbank at Moores Park to complete bank stabilization
along the River Trail and landscape design and shoreline improvements were made at Moores Park dam.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Moores Park-Soccer goals were installed at Moores, Ferris, Comstock and Averill Parks for neighborhood use.
• Moores Park- Dam fence replacement, installation of canoe/kayak launch, construction of a new pavilion and
installation of a concrete ping-pong table.
• Burchard Park- Fish Ladder had the wood retaining wall removed and sidewalk repaving completed.
• Bancroft Park- Finished paving to connect to Ingham County drain project at north end of Bancroft Park. This
eliminated vehicle traffic in the park area.
• Graves Park- Installed new bollards to eliminate cars from driving in the park to prevent damage and enhance
safety.
• Trees-Worked with LBWL to purchase and install 50 street trees on Lansing's eastside near Foster Center.Trees
were planted at Averill, Riverside, Moores, Marshall, Foster, Hunter and Frances Parks.
• Davis and Riverfront Parks- Installed adult fitness equipment at Davis and Riverfront Parks. AARP provided
$160,000 for a fit lot grant at Riverfront Park.
• Kendon Park- Removed old fence from east side property line to provide improved park access and clean up.
• Burchard Park- River Trail asphalt replacement and removal of wood retaining wall.
• Ferris Park Beacon Field - Drinking fountain and seating area design and construction.
• Quentin Park—Fencing,two dugouts and bleachers installed in cooperation with a Baseball Tomorrow grant.
• Ormond Park- Installed new playground equipment, basketball court and sidewalk.
• Osborn Park-Swing set and tot swing installation.
• River Trail -Grants from Ingham County millage totaled over$13.3 million for repaving, bridge repairs and bank
stabilization projects in southwest Lansing.
• Beacon Park- Established Beacon Park with the installation of a soccer field and playground equipment.
• Evergreen Cemetery- Installation of three new benches around the Columbarium, Mt. Hope Cemetery had the
addition of a third wall and updated landscaping in the Fratcher Memorial Garden.
• Foster Park-Walking path installed, new benches,trashcans and renovation of the basketball court with
assistance of Michigan Department of Transportation grant program.
• Playground Equipment—Beck, Reutter Parks and Foster Community Center new playground equipment
installation.
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• Maguire Park- Playground boarder and wood fiber installation.
• Marscot and Moores Parks-Tennis courts converted into two
full basketball courts.
• Water Trail - Installation of 13 "Middle Grand River Water
Trail' signs along the Water Trail for boaters and paddlers.
• Turner Dodge- Pergola over the roses and fountain repaired
and painted.
• Tennis Courts- Repairs made to courts at Quentin, Ranney,
Georgetown, and Clifford Parks.
• Frances Park-Tuj Lub court completed.
• Bike Repair Stations- Installed along the River Trail at __..
Kalamazoo and Cedar, Hunter, Maguire and Foster Parks.
• Plants- Native plants (300) planted along the River Trail
between Mt Hope to Waverly Roads.
• Cemetery Office- Relocated the Cemetery office to the
Administration Offices to cross train staff for organizational
efficiency.
• Gypsy Moth -Successful aerial spraying of Bancroft, Moores, Oak and Potter Parks to reduce infestation of
Gypsy Moth,which substantially reduced defoliation.
• Washington Park- Return of Washington Park outdoor ice rink including design, installation and removal.
• Signs- Park signs repaired and replaced at Frances Park,Adado Riverfront Park, Quentin, Cooley Gardens, and
along River Trail throughout the park system, as well as painted signs and cut back or removed shrubs at 35
parks throughout the city.
• Recreation- Installation of concrete ping-pong table at Moores Park and City Hall Plaza, as well as a corn-hole
game on City Hall Plaza and life size chess set in City Hall Lobby.
• Durant Park- Installation of dog stays and waste bag stations.
• Trimming-Served as a summer work site for MDOT youth who assisted in spreading mulch, brush removal,
painting,tree trimming and canopy raising throughout the entire city park system.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Wentworth Park- Installed concrete pad for public solar charging station for electronic mobile devices.
• Frances Park-Several projects included installation of new signs designating picnic areas; removal of overgrown
shrubs at west entrance; addition of landscape beds and renovation of old landscape beds near east entrance;
east and west entrance signs painted; east and west gates painted; removal and replacement of overgrown
arborvitae shrubs in the panel garden.
• Turner Dodge House- Renovated and installed new landscape on east side of the property.
• Riverfront Park-Completed the installation of a 4" drain tile to reduce standing water near center of the park
on the west side.
• Evergreen Cemetery- Planted flowers and two flowering trees in Little Arlington.
• River Trail -To enhance security measures, lights were replaced under the bridge at Michigan Avenue.
• Ferris and Frances Parks-Sports bins with sports equipment for public use were installed.
Grants Received
• Received over$11 million in funding from Ingham County for River Trail upgrades including bridges, pavement
and bank stabilization projects on approximately 10 miles of trail.
• Rotary Park was funded with $1.8 million dollars from Our Community(Capital Region Community Foundation).
• Received $800,000 CDBG grant install an athletic field, restrooms, press box, parking lot, playground and
bleachers at Risdale Park.
• Michigan Department Natural Resources grants for Cavanaugh Rd, E. St.Joseph St., River St. parcel acquisitions
totaling$210,000.
• Michigan Department Natural Resources approval of Hunters Ridge Drive, Wise Rd, and Willard Ave. parcel
acquisitions totaling$121,287.
• Received $160,000 AARP grant for the installation of a Fit-Lot at Riverfront Park.
• Recipient of$69,391 from Baseball Tomorrow Fund for field renovations at Quentin Park to include extending,
re-crowning and laser leveling both infields, enclosing both fields with 200-foot fencing new backstops, new
dugouts, and new bullpen areas.
• Received an MParks grant of over$7,000 to fund three pieces of fitness equipment installed at Davis Park.
• DNR (Department Natural Resources) Grant- Lansing Boat Club Acquisition received final approval by Governor.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• DNR (Department Natural Resources) Grants— River Trail Kayak/Canoe Launches at Kruger Landing, Moores Park
and City Market. Each grant received a score of 380,which is sufficient for funding.
• Received over$264,000 Fratcher Foundation grants for work on the Fratcher Memorial Garden's Columbarium,
beautification/maintenance, and asphalt repair at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
• Received a $1,000 Target soccer grant to provide support for player registration fees.
• Received a $250 donation from South Lansing Kiwanis for the youth scholarship fund.
• DNR approval of Lansing Boat Club property acquisition. This will add 7 acres to Fulton Park.
• Received a grant from NRPA to implement a senior walking program "Walk with Ease".
• Grant from Battle Creek Community Foundation for$36,000 for Safe Neighborhoods to initiate a teen basketball
program in cooperation with the Lansing Police Department.
Golf
• Successfully transitioned management of Groesbeck Golf Course to Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities
Authority. This has permitted a reduction in the Parks Department subsidy to the course resulting in an increase
in funding available for additional park projects.
Leisure Services Division
• Installed a climbing wall in the Schmidt Southside Community Center Pool.
• Installed a Bocce Ball court at Schmidt Southside Community Center.
• All four community center game rooms received updates with repairs and/or new equipment.
• Replaced flooring in parts of Gier, Letts and Foster Community Centers. Several rooms painted at each of the
community centers.
• Automatic handicap accessible doors installed at Foster(handicap ramp entrance) and Letts Community Centers
(front main entrance).
• Renovated the dugouts and infield at Kircher Municipal Ballpark.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Volunteers
The Department is fortunate to have an actively involved network of volunteers to assist with projects throughout the
year. These cooperative efforts provide tremendous support to our staff and allow the department to undertake
various projects that may not otherwise be within our ability to start and or complete. The volunteer network consists
of youth from private and parochial schools, local and national businesses, religious organizations, university students,
fraternity and sorority organizations, both current and legacy, scouts, and neighborhood associations. Projects range
from park clean-ups, construction, equipment installation, tree trimming, river cleanup and painting to mention a few.
The department has a volunteer tool trailer stocked with equipment available for on-site use.
Land Acquisitions
• Hunter's Ridge Drive—With the help of a Department of Natural Resources Land Acquisition grant,the City was
able to purchase the 4000 Hunter's Ridge Drive property. The City developed a network of nature trails and bike
trails throughout the Hunter's Ridge, Fulton and Fine Parks
• Lansing Boat Club—With the help of a Department of Natural Resources Land Acquisition grant,the City was
able to purchase the Lansing Boat Club's property to incorporate into Fulton Park.
• Willard Avenue—With the help of a Department of Natural Resources Land Acquisition grant,the City was able
to purchase the property at the end of Willard Avenue to incorporate into Scott Woods Park.
Regionalization
In 2006,the Potter Park Zoo millage passed, providing funding from Ingham County residents. In July 2007,the Zoo
officially became an Ingham County run facility. Although the ownership of the Zoo remains with the city of Lansing,
passage of a countywide zoo millage put both the funding and management of the zoo under the County. The City and
the County are also collaborating to share the maintenance of the River Trail. Currently,the County maintains the
portions of the trail in and around Potter Park Zoo as well as the River Trail South segment from the zoo to Maguire
Park.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
In order to develop the recreation goals, the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department and the Park Board evaluated all
of the information gathered throughout the planning process.The evaluation was based upon physical characteristics,
demographics, input from the citizens who live in the City, stakeholder survey and other planning efforts in the city and
region. All of the information gathered was evaluated and used to develop the general goals and objectives for the
Recreation Master Plan.
Many goals and objectives were identified through the process. They are numbered for ease of discussion and do not
reflect any particular priority.
Goals and Objectives
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Goal Objective A: Improve access to parks to those travelling by transit, biking, and
I: walking
Connected Objective B: Expand the River Trail east from Cavanaugh through Fenner Nature
Center to the new McLaren complex
Objective C: Identify current natural areas throughout the city for acquisition,
especially along the Grand River, Red Cedar, and Sycamore Creek
Objective D: Expand Fulton-Fine-Hunters Ridge off road biking and hiking trails
utilizing Lansing School District property
Objective E: Partner with Ingham County for trail connections and maintenance of
adjacent properties
Objective F: Partner with Delta Township to connect Fulton Fine Hunters Ridge Park
to Anderson Park across the Grand River
The Lansing parks should be part of the fabric of the city. All residents should easily
be able to travel to a nearby park as spending time outdoors can have positive
effects on one's health and provide opportunities to connect with one's neighbors.
Rationale: This goal is about making improvements to make it easier to get to parks via walking,
biking, or transit riding and reducing the reliance on private automobile
transportation.
Goal II: Objective A: Update the park system printed map, app, and coordinate signage in all
Accessible parks and along trails—material should include environmental education
components where applicable
Objective B: Improve communication and processes regarding events and activities
available to Lansing residents
Objective C: Establish a plan to improve access to parks and facilities for those with
disabilities
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Objective D: Reach out to the refugee community, and other potential new users, to
determine recreational needs
All programming, events, and amenities within the Lansing park system should be
known to every citizen.This goal is about making it easier to know what is
Rationale: happening within the park system, making it easier to register for events and
classes, and making sure the programming reflects the needs of the community
Goal III: Objective A: Establish plans for redesigning parks and recreation centers to reduce
Resilient to COVID-19 and contact and promote distancing
Climate Change Objective B: Identify budget implications for increased staff to participant ratio,
reduced participants in programs/decreased revenue and additional costs involved
with mandatory cleaning
Objective C: Identify options to offer different and increased programs outside
Objective D: Identify programs for most vulnerable participants
Objective E: Establish plans for healthy lifestyle drop-in facilities
Objective F: Protect the existing tree population through proper care and pruning
Objective G: Partner with Ingham County Drain Commission to utilize park land for
storm management and enhance park amenities
Objective H: Install new trees and native plants where space and activities provide
Objective I: Minimize impervious area on new projects
The Lansing parks system needs to ensure that the effects of our changing world are
planned for to ensure the park can continue to serve the needs of the city. As the
COVID-19 pandemic forces more people into the parks, but with physical separation,
Rationale: programming should adjust to maintain the health and safety of participants and
staff. As the effects of climate change continue to worsen, improvements to the
parks should be made with an eye to the future
Goal IV: Objective A: Conduct equity assessment to understand how facilities and
Diversified programming are distributed
Objective B: Partner with YMCA to implement swim lessons - learn to swim with
school children
Objective C: Partner with Lansing School District to offer after school programs and
classes
Objective D: Partner with organizations to fund and continue to develop the
downtown and riverfront community, especially Capital Region Community
Foundation (Our Community) for development from 1-496 to the dam at Burchard
Park in North Lansing
Objective E: Partner with the newly developed Parks Foundation to assist with
Capital Improvement Projects
The Lansing parks system needs to understand how it can better serve communities
Rationale: within the city impacted by systemic racism. An equity assessment would allow the
city to understand where programming and improvements could be made to better
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serve the surrounding communities.There are many organizations within the city
that can help provide needed programming as the recreation needs change over
time
Goal V: Objective A: Identify parks for small investments to specifically improve health,
Placemaking happiness, and well-being
Objective B: Identify spots along the River Trail for small investments to specifically
improve health, happiness, and well-being
Objective C: Establish and communicate a plan for increasing the public's access to
restrooms in the parks
Objective D: Establish and communicate a plan for increasing the public's access to
trash cans in the parks
As more residents spend more time in parks, it has become clear that more can be
done to allow residents to feel comfortable and enjoy their time in the Lansing
parks. More and more residents are treating outdoor green space (plenty of which
Rationale: is found in Lansing parks) as their outdoor living room and are missing some key
amenities: places to sit and eat, restrooms, and trashcans.This goal is about identify
key areas where small investments can be made to improve the health, happiness,
and well-being of Lansing's residents
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Action 2020-2025
The Parks Department cares for parks by allocating funds to different scopes of work. The Department goes through an
annual budgeting process where funds are allocated to planning, neighborhood park renovations, repair and
maintenance, and capital improvement projects that are not grant eligible. For example, every year funds are allocated
for improvements or replacement of multiple neighborhood playgrounds. These items are not included in the Capital
Improvement Schedule of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan because they are typically repair/maintenance projects,
are smaller projects that can be funded through the general fund or park millage, or they are not eligible for MDNRTF
grant funds.
Capital Improvement Projects planned for the next five years may include:
Red Cedar Development—Connect the river trail to the new development and park area.
Fulton Park—Construct an overlook at rivers edge to allow for safe fishing along the bank of the Grand River, path across
river to connect to Delta Township, and installation of BMX bicycle training and skill building stations.
Frances Park—Re-design the rose garden with additional plants and enhancements.
Trees—Continue to plant new and replace removed trees in city parks throughout the city.
Washington Park—Replace the old, deteriorating pavilion with a new, more accessible,ADA compliant pavilion.
Turner-Mini Park—Replace the existing pavers to eliminate trip hazards.
Wentworth Park—Replace fence along east side of park to safely separate the park from river and steam pipe.
Dog Park—Establish an off leash dog park in the downtown Lansing area and at Attwood Park.
Ferris Park—Construct a drop-in baseball facility open to the public.
Community Centers—Upgrade flooring, lighting, doors, etc.
Hunters Ridge Park—Installation of an ADA accessible canoe/kayak launch.
Frances Park—Construct and installation of an open to the public Cricket Field.
Ingham Park—Continue improvements at the only Lansing disc golf course with the installation of cement tee pads.
Kimberly Park—Construct disc golf course with the installation of tee pads.
Marscot Park—Repair and upgrade the current basketball court.
Moores Park—Repair and upgrade the current basketball court, and begin phase work on Bintz pool.
Marshall Park—Installation of a perimeter-walking path through the park.
Risdale Park—Installation of a track around the current soccer field.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
St.Joe Park—Upgrade tennis courts.
Riverpoint Park—Installation of a fishing dock at the confluent of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers.
Riverfront Park—Installation of a new destination playground and synthetic ice rink.
Burchard Park—Installation of lights at the Brenke Fish Ladder.
Comstock Park—Renovations and upgrades to the existing community building.
Durant Park—Construction of an outdoor stage to facilitate concerts and neighborhood events.
Reutter Park—Continued upgrades to the fountain.
Ranney Park—In cooperation with the Ingham County Drain Commission storm water management program and
walking trail.
Dietrich Park—Reconstruction of the trail head due to erosion issues.
Potter Park—Potter Park Zoo is managed by Ingham County, but owned by the City of Lansing, and County upgrades will
be included in the City of Lansing plan.
Grand and Red Cedar Rivers—Cleanup up debris and log jams to provide accessibility and eliminate safety hazards.
Paving Projects—Parking lot repairs at Sycamore, Ben Davis, Gier Parks and Evergreen Cemetery.
Acquire Park Land—The Parks Department is always looking for additional property to acquire or purchase to improve
the offering of facilities and activities to the public. There are areas along the River Trail where the City would like to
extend it, but are unable to do so because they don't own the property needed.
Fine Park—Acquire land the Lansing School district owns, approximately 66 acres east of Fine Park.
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COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
Political Boundaries
Lansing is the capital city of Michigan, and is the sixth largest city in the state. It is located in Ingham County and is
bordered by the cities of East Lansing, Holt, DeWitt, and Delta Township. Lansing is an urban area with small areas of
undeveloped land which are mainly held by the City of Lansing, Lansing School District and the Board of Water and Light.
The city is divided into four political wards.
Land Use Patterns, Development Trends and Zoning
There have been several new developments in Lansing including the construction of a $40 million dollar project in the
600 block of East Michigan Avenue.This mixed-use development will enhance the quality of life downtown and will
include a Meijer grocery store, hotel and one and two story residential units. The Red Cedar project is a mixed-use
development that will connect the Lansing State Capitol to Michigan State University and adjacent communities along
the Michigan Avenue corridor.The project will serve a powerful catalyst for new multi-generational house,vibrant
activity,wide-ranging economic impacts and regional pride. Located on the river between the Lansing Center and
Shiawassee Street Bridge, is the new Rotary Park. Unlike any other park in the region, Rotary Park features a new ADA
kayak launch, a beach, a vibrant plaza with a large fireplace, a magical lighted forest, and a new venue for small concerts
and events under the bridge. The Lansing Board of Water and Light completed the new Central Substation on the corner
of W. Malcom X Street and S. Washington Avenue in REO Town. The sub-station is part of BWL's plan to replace the
Eckert Power Station to provide affordable, clean and efficient power. This project $28 million dollar project renewed
Scott Park with public art, historical signs, sunken garden, a live wall, pathway trails and a fishing platform.
The Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development is responsible for building safety, code compliance,
economic incentive programs and administration of the zoning code, land use planning and the City Master Plan.
Working closely with elected officials, local developers, and local and state agencies, the Planning Department has been
successful in continuing to move Lansing forward.
Natural Features
Topography
There is generally very little change in elevation within the city, except for areas that lie on the Mason Glacial Esker. The
rivers and creek banks have gradually sloping banks that rise between 0 to 10 feet.
Water Resources, Fish and Wildlife
Lansing has abundant water resources. The Grand and Red Cedar Rivers, as well as Sycamore Creek, flow through the
city. The Grand River flows east into the city from the western boundary to the central region of this city where it joins
the Red Cedar River and from there it turns and flows north through the downtown.Just beyond downtown,the Grand
River turns and flows westward to exit the city. The Red Cedar River enters the city on the eastern boundary at
Michigan State University and flows westward until it joins the Grand River. The Sycamore Creek flows from the south
end of the city north and joins the Red Cedar River at Shubel Park.
There are four lakes in the city. The department owns Fidelity Lake, located in Crego Park. It was a borrow pit created
during the construction of Expressway 127. It has sufficient size and water quality to support aquatic life and a fish
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population. There is public access to Jones Lake, a small lake in the northern region of the city, which is also owned by
the department. Ingham County operates Hawk Island Park in the southern end of the city. This is another borrow pit
that was converted to a small lake with public access for swimming, boating and fishing. The only other lake in the city
is Bear Lake, which is owned by Michigan State University and does not currently provide public access.
The floodplains and wetlands associated with the rivers and creeks provide many benefits to the city including a
pollution buffer for the waterways, storm recharge areas and wildlife habitat. Many of these areas are associated with
city-owned parkland and consequentially preserved from development.
The waterways, and the small and large land holdings, provide valuable habitat within an urban environment that
benefit fish and other wildlife.The contiguous green space created from the proximity of several park areas in the city as
well as the rivers provide key wildlife corridors in the city. There are two areas where the combined parkland creates
large wildlife corridors. One area is over 705 acres and it includes Potter Park, Shubel Park, Fenner Nature Center, Crego
Park, Mt. Hope and Evergreen Cemetery, Scott Woods and Hawk Island. The other area is over 128 acres and includes
Bancroft Park, Groesbeck Golf Course, Ormond Park and Fairview Park.
The abundant water resources provide fishing opportunities as well as wildlife habitat. Natural areas such as the Fenner
Nature Center, Crego Park, Shubel Park and Scott Woods provide habitat for wildlife from small rodents to wild turkeys,
fox, deer, cranes and other birds.
Soils and Vegetation
The majority of the soils in the city are disturbed urban soil, classified as Marlett-Capac soils.These soils are associated
with well drained to poorly drained loamy soils.There is also a large ratio of land within the floodplain of the Grand and
Red Cedar Rivers that is subject to periodic flooding and silting. Most of the land, with the exception of Scott Woods,
has been disturbed by development. The existing vegetation was primarily planted through the years.The park lands
contain a large amount of Oak,Ash and Maple trees in the drier areas and Black Locust, Willow, Box Elder and
Cottonwoods along the river banks.
Climate
The city experiences four-seasons, modulated by the effect of the Great Lakes. The climate is typical of most Michigan
cities in the Lower Peninsula.
Transportation
There are several different types of transportation routes in the city.There are surface roads, highways and expressways
that run through and around the city. Buses for public transportation are owned and operated by the Capital Area
Transportation Authority(CATA).The buses stop near many of the parks and community centers. The Spec-Tran service
offered by CATA provides paratransit service for people who are unable to use CATA's fixed route service. There are also
non-motorized transportation routes in the city including on-street bike lanes, sidewalks and the River Trail.The River
Trail system is the heart of the existing non-motorized trail network consisting of 16 miles.
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Planning Initiatives
There are a few key planning initiatives underway in the City. Information is continually shared between the various City
departments and their consultants to allow for cohesion of information between the various plans, and to encourage a
shared vision for Lansing.
Lansing Comprehensive Plan
• The Design Lansing Comprehensive Plan was adopted by City Council on April 9, 2012. In this plan, Lansing has
shown that it can unite around a new vision—the vision is supported by the Administration and adopted by the
Planning Commission and City Council. That vision will not be realized, however,without the continued support of
Lansing's citizens.This community support is needed to ensure that:
•The goals, objectives and policies of the plan are put into practice.
•Functional plans, (e.g. corridor improvement plans, streetscape plans,the Consolidated Plan,the Parks and Recreation
Plan, etc.) support the comprehensive plan.
•Regulatory realignment is implemented to reflect new realities and the new vision. Place making, quality and
community appearance are key elements of Lansing's future success.
•The plan is updated regularly, with a course correction every five years as required by law.
Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
The City of Lansing was the first city in Michigan to pass a Complete Streets Ordinance when the Lansing City Council
approved its adoption in August 2009. In 2011,the Public Service Department adopted the first non-motorized plan for
Lansing. In 2012, a bicycle parking ordinance was passed, which required projects to go through site plan approval that
provides short and long term bicycle parking. Since the adoption of the first non-motorized plan,the City has
constructed: nearly 7 miles of trail, 9.5 miles of bike lanes and 1.5 miles of side paths. These addition bring the entire
non-motorized network to over 50 miles.
Adado River Front Park
Capital Region Community Foundation created a leading riverfront development through partnerships and
contributions. Rotary Park located on the east side of Riverfront Park is located in downtown Lansing on the river
between the Lansing Center and Shiawassee Street Bridge. The park has become a top destination for residents and
visitors and features a new ADA kayak launch, a beach, a vibrant plaza with a large fireplace, a magical lighted forest and
a new venue for small concerts and events under the bridge. This is the beginning of a development project to enhance
the entire area along the east side of the river from 1496 north to Lansing's Old Town.
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Demographics
The Lansing region, in Michigan, offers a range of opportunity. Incubation and innovation, renowned research
capabilities with global connectivity, leading edge employers, incredible talent and abundant resources await
you. Located in south-central Michigan, and within a two-hour drive of 90%of the state's population, the Greater
Lansing area offers easy access to the Midwest and is one of the region's most affordable places to work and live.
Historically a hub for industry, academia and government, Lansing has broadened its horizons and is now a leader in a
wide variety of categories including being a hub for insurance company national headquarters, information technology
and nuclear physics. The City of Lansing offers a diverse, well-educated and growing population, plus ready access to
one of the world's premier education resources in Michigan State University.
Lansing is the largest population center in the tri-county area which includes Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties.
Lansing, in fact, has a larger population than Clinton or Eaton County. It is a diverse community with most of the
population in the working age range of 18 to 65, with the median age being 32. Skilled workers in a variety of
occupations live in the City with the top three industries being health care and social assistance, retail trade, and
manufacturing.
Most people work within 19 minutes of their home. The majority of people drive to work, but the passage of the
Complete Streets Ordinance,the Lansing Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and Bicycle Parking Ordinance, show
public and administrative support of providing infrastructure for non-motorized transportation.The population of
Lansing has increased to 115,222. The five largest ethnic groups in Lansing are White 54.9%, Black or African-American
22.3%, Hispanic or Latino 12.5%two or more races 9%, and Asian 3.6%
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Top Employers in Lansing, Michigan
Below is a list of Lansing's top employers. The list is quite diverse,with representation from government,
manufacturing, health care, retail, and service providers.
Name of Company Industry Cluster Number of Employees
STATE OF MICHIGAN Government 14,390
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Education 10,253
SPARROW HEALTH SYSTEM Healthcare 7,600
GENERAL MOTORS Manufacturing 4,549
AUTO-OWNERS INSURANCE GROUP Insurance 2,578
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Education 3,144
MCLAREN HEALTH Healthcare 3,000
PECKHAM Manufacturing 2,510
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE INS CO Insurance 2,500
DART CONTAINER CORP Manufacturing 2,000
Data current as of 27 Aug 2019 and updated annually.
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Top Private Industry Employers in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing's top businesses and private industry employers by number of employees.
Name of Company Industry Cluster Number of Employees
GENERAL MOTORS Automotive 4,549
AUTO-OWNERS INSURANCE GROUP Insurance 2,578
PECKHAM INC Apparel 2,510
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE INS CO Insurance 2,500
DART CONTAINER CORP Foodservice Packaging 2,000
MEIJER DISTRIBUTION CTR Logistics 1,500
DEAN TRANSPORTATION INC Transportation Equipment 800
DELTA DENTAL Insurance 800
MSUFCU Financial Services 800
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU FAMILY OF COMPANIES Insurance 750
QUALITY DAIRY Food Processing 730
SPARTAN MOTORS CHASSIS INC Automotive 730
DAKKOTA INTEGRATED SYSTEMS Automotive 670
MULTI-PACKAGING SOLUTIONS (JOHN HENRY) Logistics 600
NEOGEN CORP Biotech 550
BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS (JOHNSON CONTROLS) Automotive 500
ORCHID ORTHOPEDIC SOLUTIONS Medical Device 500
PRATT&WHITNEY Aerospace 500
PNC BANK Financial Services 500
GESTAMP Automotive 489
ACCIDENT FUND INSURANCE CO Insurance 445
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Name of Company Industry Cluster Number of Employees
TECOMET Aerospace; Medical Device 430
AIR WAY MANUFACTURING Industrial Equipment 410
MAHLE ENGINE COMPONENTS USA Automotive 365
MERIDIAN LIGHTWEIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC Automotive 360
EMERGENT BIODEFENSE OPERATIONS Biotech; Defense 310
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People ■a■
The total population covered by Lansing-East Lansing MSA is 484,758.The median age is 37.517
484,758 Age Distribution
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Total Population -
0-9 52,847
10-19 64,341
20-29 86,139
48.95% 51.05% 30-39 60,298
Male Female 40-49 52,942
50-59 58,596
60-64 _29,708
65+ 74,259
Median Age
38
Population Growth(in thousands)
486
474
467.
461
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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Educational Attainment
45.12%of the population in Lansing- East Lansing MSA have an Associate's degree or higher.69.73%have
completed some college or higher.
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13 0
<Grade g Grade 9-12 High School Some College Assoc Degree Bach Degree
2.13% 4.34% 23.81% 24.61% 9.81% 20.57%
4D
Grad Degree
14.74%
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Labor Force
Lansing-East Lansing MSA has a Labor force of 254.02g people,
254,029
Labor Force
Where are the top jobs by occupation?
Office and Sales Executive. Production Education.
Administrative Managers.and Workers Training/Library
support Administrators
•
0 9.55% 0 0
24.011 7.55% 7.32:
13.21� 8.77% 18.971 18.396
33•200 22,033
Total EmpLoyees
251,296
HIM
HIM
The work distribution of total employees in Lansing-East Lansing MSA is
37% 62%
Blue COLLar White CoLLar
Total Establishments
18,707
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Businesses and Jobs
Lansing-East Lansing MSA has a total of 18.707 businesses.In 2019,the leading industries in Lansing-East
Lansing MSA were Education.Health Care and Social Services.Retail.and Public Administration.
What are the top industries by jobs?
g Education 2 Health Care and Social Services
54,348 6o6 + 42,201 3,873
Jobs Establishments Jobs Establishments
71
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3 Retail 4 Public Administration
32,888 2,039 28,887 792
Jobs Establishments Jobs Establishments
How many employees do businesses in Lansing-East Lansing MSA have?
• 1-4 Employees 59.79%
• 5-9 Employees 17,35%
4 . 10-19 Employees 11.54%
1- • 20-49 Employees 7.24%
Employees
40 • 50-99 Employees 2.33%
ioo+Employees 1,75%
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Housing ago
There are 23%more households who own their homes than there are renters.
Owners vs.Renters
Owners
3 1 .35%
Renters
38.65%
How do people spend most of their money?
PER HOUSEHOLD
Shelter Transportation Food and Health Care Entertainment
Beverages
0101000
s12,297 s1o,652 $4,994 s3,270
s8,623
s58,282
Median Household Expenditure
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Administrative Structure
Executive Branch- Mayor
Article 4 of the City Charter establishes the executive branch of government.The Charter establishes the Mayor as the
chief executive officer of the City of Lansing. The Mayor is responsible for the implementation and administration of city
policy.The Mayor is elected every four years.The office is currently held by Mayor Andy Schor, who was elected in
November 2017 to serve from January 2018 to December 2021.
Legislative Branch-City Council
The City Council is comprised of eight members serving four-year terms,whereby four members represent individual
political wards and four members are elected at large. Below is a list of each of the members:
1"Ward Brandon Betz At large Kathie Dunbar
2nd Ward Jeremy Garza At Large Peter Spadafore
3rd Ward Adam Hussain At Large Patricia Spitzley
41h Ward Brian T.Jackson At Large Carol Wood
Advisory Board-Park Board
The department is assisted by a citizen based Park Board which serves the department in an advisory capacity. Members
of the Park Board are appointed to four-year terms by the Mayor and approved by City Council as provided for under
Article 5, Chapter 1 of the City Charter.The Park Board meets the second Wednesday of the month at Foster Community
Center. Current members of the park board are as follows:
1"Ward Mike Dombrowski At Large Vacant
2nd Ward Rick Kibbey At Large Brian Daniels
3rd Ward Erika Poland At Large Zoe Ahlstrom
41h Ward Kimberly Whitfield At Large Jennifer Poplar
Regular monthly meetings are held to review the progress and concerns of the department and to ensure that all
activities are in accordance with the accepted city policy.The board itself may propose changes in the department's
operations for the purpose of making the department or program more effective. Proposed policies and programs, or
change in existing policies or programs requiring Council action, must be submitted by the Department Director to the
Park Board prior to submission to the Mayor and Council for action.The board in turn submits written recommendations
concerning the proposal to the Mayor, along with the department's proposal. When the Mayor submits the proposal to
Council for action,the board's recommendations are also forwarded.This same procedure is followed with regard to
budgetary matters. Each year, prior to December 15Y,the board is required to prepare a written report evaluating the
effectiveness of services and analyzing the status of priorities for services and activities of the department.
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Mission and Roles
PARKS& RECREATION
The Department of Parks and Recreation creates community through people, parks and programs.The mission of the
Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance lifestyle opportunities for the citizens of Lansing through the provision
of leisure time activities, and the preservation and maintenance of parklands and special recreation facilities.The
Department accomplishes this mission in the following ways:
• Organization of youth, adult, and senior citizen recreational programming in parks, community centers, schools,
swimming pools, nature center, and historic home;
• Regular maintenance of all parks and natural areas owned by the City of Lansing, including
• Maintenance of Lansing's urban forest areas through regular cycles of tree planting,fertilization, and trimming;
• Providing public golfing opportunities at Groesbeck Golf Course which support recreational and league play in
the area;
• Providing burial services and cemetery maintenance at the City's three municipal cemeteries;
• Supporting youth through the teaching of life-skills through The First Tee of Mid-Michigan program at Sycamore
Creek Golf Academy
• Provision of special recreation facilities such as Ranney Skate Park, Soldan Dog Park, Gier Park BMX Bicycle
Track, Cooley Gardens, Frances Park Rose Garden and the Lansing River Trail linear park.
• Sustaining working partnerships with the Lansing School District, Ingham County Parks and Recreation, Michigan
Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, Michigan Department of
Transportation, Lansing Community College, Capital Region Community Foundation, Michigan State University,
YMCA of Lansing and various community banking organizations.
The Department receives advisory support from the citizens of Lansing by encouraging their involvement in the
following citizen groups: City of Lansing Parks Board, Friends of Turner-Dodge, Fenner Conservancy,the individual
Community Center advisory boards,the Baseball and Softball advisory boards and neighborhood park"Friends" groups.
The Department provides support in policy decisions regarding recreational options and facilities to the Mayor and City
Council.
Organization
The Parks and Recreation Department consists of four separate divisions:
• Administration
The Administration Division includes Management and Business Administration, Park Design, Planning and Research,
and the staff support for park and pavilion rentals, event planning, and support services for both the General Fund
and the Enterprise Fund programs.The Management and Business Administration section is responsible for
contracts, license agreements, salary, hourly,Temporary Employment Agreements, and seasonal payroll and time
cards.This section also processes procurement card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and processes
paperwork for yearly employee evaluations and step increases.
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• Field Services
Funding for Field Services includes; Forestry, Grounds and Landscape Maintenance, and Athletic Field and Pool
Maintenance. Staffing for these activities now resides in the Public Service Department. Below is a description of
these services.
The Forestry Section of the Field Services Division is responsible for maintenance of safe and healthy trees in City
parks and on City streets. Care includes trimming and removal of dead, damaged or diseased trees and limbs from
these areas.They also maintain and stock a city nursery, which provides trees for residential streets, parks,
cemeteries, and golf course plantings as needed. Grounds & Landscape Maintenance Section is responsible for care
and maintenance of turf, shrubs, ornamental trees and flowers, as well as planting new growth for the next season.
They also handle repair of tables, benches, signs and playground equipment, as well as ice and snow removal on
trails, parking areas, and park sidewalks during the winter season. Athletic Fields and Pool Maintenance is
responsible for the maintenance of City athletic fields and the public outdoor pools at Hunter and Moores Parks, as
well as Cemetery burials and grounds maintenance (see Cemetery Fund).
• Leisure Services
The Leisure Services Division operates recreation programs at four Community Centers(tier, Foster, Letts,Schmidt),
Special Recreation Services (Hunter and Moores Swimming Pools, Kids Camp and Therapeutic Recreation) and
Lifetime Sports.The division also operates specialized facilities such as the Turner-Dodge House (historic home) and
the Fenner Nature Center. Programming at the Fenner Nature Center is conducted by the Fenner Conservancy.
• Golf Operations
The department owns Groesbeck Golf Course an 18-hole golf course located at 1600 Ormond, which is managed by
Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority(LEPFA).The Sycamore Driving Range and Practice Facility is
operated by The First Tee of Mid-Michigan, and is located at 1526 E. Mount Hope Avenue.This program provides
quality instruction on the game of golf for youth and adults.The First Tee of Mid-Michigan operates the driving
range, which is open to the public for practice.
Facilities
Programmed recreation sites are Letts, Gier, Schmidt and Foster Community Centers; Groesbeck golf course; Sycamore
Golf Academy and Driving Range; Lansing River Trail; Moore's Park and Hunter Park swimming pools; Fenner Nature
Center; the Turner-Dodge House; Davis, Gier, Ranney, Sycamore, Davis and Kircher Park ball fields. We have several
neighborhood parks and athletic fields throughout the city where recreation programming occurs throughout the year.
We also provide several facilities for rental that include Frances Park Rose Garden and Overlook, and Cooley Gardens.
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Relationship with Other Agencies, Departments and Organizations
Regional Directors Group
This group meets on a regular basis to maintain contact with each other in an effort to advance regional goals and
discuss a broad range of topics.The group meets on a quarterly basis and includes directors from the City of Lansing,
DeWitt, East Lansing, Meridian Township, Eaton County, Ingham County, Delta Township, Delhi Township, and Portland.
Lansing School District
Lansing park property abuts many of the District schools leading to a school/park relationship. In 2009,the South Side
Community Center opened at the former Harry Hill High School.The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, Police
Department and Lansing School District are sharing the facilities including recreational and meeting spaces. The schools
also use many of the park facilities for school athletic functions. The department's athletic and summer programming
often use school facilities as well.The department is working with the Lansing School District in hopes of improving
integration between the school district's numerous facilities and the departments programming ability.The intent is to
foster a close integration and cooperation to prevent the duplication of facilities to allow both organizations to better
serve the Lansing residents.
Fenner Conservancy
Through a license agreement, the Fenner Conservancy now manages programs at the Fenner Nature Center.The City
maintains ownership of the property and provides some funding for staffing and maintenance.
Lansing Boat Club
The Lansing Boat Club manages the Lansing Municipal Marina located at Grand River Park.
Downtown Lansing, Inc
The Downtown Lansing, Inc. promotes the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods in Lansing. They also organize
several social and recreational events in downtown Lansing each year, including Downtown Traffic Jam, Drive-in Movie,
A Fresh Taste,Trick or Treat on the Square,Silver Bells in the City, and Breakfast with Santa.
Citizen Advisory Groups
The department is assisted by several citizen advisory groups.These groups advocate for a particular facility or
recreational activity. During the planning and budgetary process,they advocate for their specific area and throughout
the year,they provide many hours of volunteer support, as well as funding for many development projects and
equipment at various park facilities. The size and membership of these groups vary from a few to several hundred. Each
has established its own set of by-laws and several of them operate as non-profit corporations.
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Department Sponsored Boards
Organization Park or Facility
Foster Center Advisory Board Foster Community Center
Gier Park Advisory Board Gier Community Center
Letts Advisory Board Letts Community Center
Schmidt Center Advisory Board Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center
Friends Groups
Organization Park or Facility
Friends of Cooley Gardens Cooley Gardens
Friends of Frances Park Frances Park
Friends of Turner Dodge House Turner Dodge House
Friends of Ferris Park Ferris Park
Friends of Durant Park Durant Park
Friends of Lansing Regional Trail River Trail
Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries Evergreen, Mt. Hope and North Cemeteries
Friends of Hunter Park Hunter Park
Friends of Bancroft Park Bancroft Park
Friends of Reutter Park Reutter Park
Friends of Ranney Park Ranney Park
Other Organizations
Organization Park or Facility
Lansing Community College Westside and Ranney Park
Old Town Commercial Association Burchard and Turner-Mini Park
Lansing Garden Club Scott Sunken Gardens
Greater Lansing Food Bank Various City Parks
MSU Crew Club Grand River Park
J & K Steamboat Grand River Park
Lansing Boat Club Grand River Park
Mid-Michigan Mountain Bike Association Fulton-Fine-Hunter's Ridge Park
Capitol City Family BMX Gier Park
Moores Park Neighborhood Association Moores Park
The People's Pool Moores Park
Friends of Fenner Conservancy Fenner Nature Conservancy
Michigan State University Softball Club Ranney Park
Mid-Michigan Turf, LLC Hope Soccer Complex
Southside Community Coalition Beacon Park South
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Policies
Charter of the City of Lansing
Establishment:
The Charter of the City of Lansing, Michigan, was approved by the voters on August 8, 1978.Article 1, Chapter 1, Section
101 states, "The people of the City of Lansing, by adoption of this home rule Charter, create and continue a body
corporate known as the 'City of Lansing' and provide for continuing control of their municipal corporation."
Sale of Land:
Section 403.6 of the Charter states, "No park, recreation, cemetery, or waterfront land may be sold without the
approval, by a majority vote, of the electors of the city voting on the question at a regular or special election."
Grants:
City Council Grants Policy (Resolution 357 of 11/23/98) states, "Any grant shall be subject to the same budgetary policies
required of other City expenditures as required in Sections 7-107 through 7-110 of the City Charter. Applications for
grants requiring the addition of City staff or a City match of$10,000 or more, or exceeding$100,000 or exceeding one
year in length, shall require a financial impact statement and approval of the City Council.Any grant funded position
shall terminate upon the expiration of elimination of grant funding. No grant, which is subject to these provisions, shall
be accepted without the approval of City Council."
City Council Policy Resolutions
Park Land Policy:
Adopted by City Council in 1979,this policy covers policies and procedures for the acquisition, development,
encroachment and disposal of parkland. In April 2003,the City Council adopted a resolution classifying City properties as
dedicated parkland. City ordinance states that the Mayor shall designate whether or not property acquired shall be
added to the written inventory. When the Park Board is advising the Mayor on acquisitions,they need to recommend
whether the land should be dedicated as parkland and recommend a classification for the acquisition (i.e. neighborhood,
community, city-wide or special use park).
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Funding and Budget
Operating Budget
The Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget is funded through the general fund of the City. The
department also administers two enterprise funds for the Golf and Cemetery operations.The enterprise funds are used
to cover operating and capital costs. Service and program fees are charged to offset the general fund operations.
Infrastructure Budget
The capital improvement projects for the Parks and Recreation Department are funded in the City's infrastructure
budget.The Parks and Recreation portion of this infrastructure budget is also known as the Lansing Park Millage.The
city of Lansing's definition of a capital improvement project is a project that has a useful life of at least ten years and
costs no less than $15,000. Capital improvement projects must meet accounting definitions for items that can be
capitalized. Generally, professional services and free-standing equipment are not considered to be capital
improvements.
Current and Projected Budget 2019-2021
FY2020(7/1/19-6/30/20) FY2021 (7/1/20-6/30/21)
Actual Adopted
Parks and Recreation
General Fund $8,371,761 $8,094,706
Cemetery Subsidy Fund 595,000 560,000
Golf Subsidy Fund 169,000 100,000
Capital Improvements 2,145,000 2,342,000
Totals $11,280,761 $11,096,706
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Recreation Inventory
The Parks and Recreation Department's recreation inventory is an essential item to the City. It allows the Department to
assess the quantity and type of facilities and where they are located, identify where new facilities should be built, where
ADA upgrades are needed. It also allows the Department to showcase the variety of programs and events offered, and
opportunities for programs and events.The City regularly performs on-site inspections of each park. This continually
updates the Facilities Inventory as renovations and additions occur. It is a continuing goal of the Department to bring all
facilities into compliance with these standards.
After the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1992,the Parks and Recreation Department developed a
Transition Plan.The process involved completing accessibility assessments of the Lansing Park system and its facilities.
The plan targeted barriers that hinder the availability of services,facilities, programs and activities for people with
disabilities.The plan was completed and adopted by the City Council in 1993. The Parks and Recreation Department's
recent projects have been constructed to comply with all federal and state statutes regarding barrier-free compliance,
including a universally accessible canoe and kayak launch at Moores Park and Rotary.
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LARGE OPEN
E-8 ATTWOOD 3 28.80 2 • • FIELD
C-6 AVERILL 3 8.00 • •
H-2 BANCROFT 1 42.43 • • • • • • • • • KETTLE LAKE
F-5 BARB DEAN TOT LOT 1 0.89 • • •
E-2 BASSETT 4 3.40 • • • •
F-8 BECK 2 10.50 • •
LIGHTED
H-3 BEACON 3 1.31 • • SOCCER FIELD
F-8 BLUEBELL 2 2.71 • •
FISH LADDER,N.
DAM,CANOE
F-3 BURCHARD 1&4 5.10 • • • • • • • PORTAGE
G-5 CAESAR-DONORA 1 2.90 • •
F-7 CAVANAUGH 2 25.10 • •
G-4 CHERRY HILL 4 4.97 • • • • • •
COMMUNITY
G-5 CLIFFORD 1 5.44 3 • • GARDEN
E-3 COMSTOCK 4 8.29 • • • • • •
FORMAL
F-4 COOLEY GARDENS 4 1.40 • • • • • GARDEN
LAKE
FRONTAGE,
NATURAL
SETTING,
KRUEGER
1-5 CREGO LARGEST 2 200.70 • D • • • LANDING
FARMERS
C-8 DAVIS 3 45.80 • 1 2 • • • • • • MARKET
F-2 DIETRICH 4 5.00 • • • • • •
HISTORIC
HOUSE,INDOOR
MEETING
F-2 DODGE 4 8.69 • • • • CENTER
D-3 DUNNEBACK 4 6.00 • • •
HISTORIC SITE,
F-3 DURANT 4 3.00 • • ARCH
F-2 EDMORE 4 0.62 • •
G-4 ELM 1 5.60 • • • • •
D-5 ELMHURST 3 5.30 • 2 •
G-6 EVERETT 2 3.00 • •
1-3 FAIRVIEW 1 4.20 • • MSU OAKETUM
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F-3 FERRIS 4 5.92 2 • • • SOCCER FIELD
MOUNTAIN
A-7 FINE 3 35.99 • • BIKING&TRAILS
1-6 FOREST VIEW 2 8.10 2 • • • • • •
COMMUNITY
GARDEN,BIKE
1-4 FOSTER 1 4.00 2 • • • • • REPAIR STATION
ADMINISTRATION
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1-3 CENTER 1 2.30 • • • • OFFICE,GYM
FORMAL
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C-5 FRANCES 4 57.80 • 3 • • • • • • • • • • OVERLOOK
RIVER
A-6 FULTON 3 44.30 • • • • OVERLOOK
E-9 GEORGETOWN 3 11.20 2 • • •
COMMUNITY
CENTER,GYM,
SOFTBALL
COMPLEX,BMX
G-1 GIER 1 36.22 • • • • • • TRACK
1-6 GLEN EDEN 2 2.50
MICHIGAN
C-5 GRAND RIVER 4 41.62 • • • PRINCESS
C-8 GRAVES,GERALD W. 3 8.74 • •
F-5 GREENCROFT 2 1.50
B-7 HILLBORN 3 6.20 •
E-4 HILLSDALE 4 3.20 •
D-6 HOLLY 3 5.00 •
D-1 HORSEBROOK 4 4.37 • •
E-3 HULL COURT 4 1.30 •
OUTDOOR
SWIMMING
POOL,SPRAY
PARK,GREEN
H-4 HUNTER 1 14.00 • • • • • • HOUSE
MOUNTAIN
A-6 HUNTERS RIDGE 3 31.69 • • • BIKING&TRAILS
C-6 INGHAM 3 11.80 • • DISC COURSE
G-5 IRVING 1 0.40
F-1 JONES LAKE 4 2.38 • LAKE FRONTAGE
R.E.OLDS
G-4 KALAMAZOO PLAZA 4 0.83 • • MEMORIAL
G-8 KAYNORTH 2 2.55 • •
G-7 KENDON 2 5.72 •
NATURAL MARSH
1-2 KIMBERLY 1 19.50 ECOSYSTEM
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J-4 KIRCHER 1 6.70 • • • • • • STADIUM
G-3 LARCH 1 0.50
COMMUNITY
LETTS COMMUNITY CENTER,GYM,
E-4 CENTER 4 4.60 4 • • • • • PICKLEBALL
C-5 LEWTON 3 1.70 dd •
G-6 LYONS 2 5.00 • •
H-7 MAGUIRE 2 8.86 • • • • • • REPAHEAD,BIKE
REPAIR STATION
H-9 MARSCOT 2 5.00 •
SAND
H-3 MARSHALL 1 11.40 • • 9 • • • • • VOLLEYBALL
E-8 McKINCH 3 22.50 • •
F-1 MOORE,HAROLD 4 2.20 • • • • •
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OUTDOOR
SWIMMING
POOL,
F-5 MOORES 4 22.90 • • • • • • • • • • • • LABYRINTH
1-7 MUNN 2 14.36 • •
G-3 OAK 1 16.70 • • • • • • •
H-3 ORMOND 1 8.20 • •
D-3 OSBORN 4 0.60 •
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G-5 POTTER 1 98.50 • • • • • • • • • ZOO-FEE
G-6 PDXSON 2 16.70 •
D-5 QUENTIN 4 10.30 2 • •
SKATEBOARD
J-3 RANNEY 1 19.10 2 • • • PARK,HANDBALL
F-2 I REASONER 1 6.62 1 • • •
H-4 REGENT 1 4.90 •
F-6 REOLA 2 0.60 • •
F-4 REUTTER 4 3.00 • • FOUNTAIN
F-3 RIVERFRONT,L.ADADO 1&4 14.68 •
ATHLETIC
STADIUM&
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STORAGE
D-7 RISDALE 3 17.60 2 • • • • BUILDING
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F-4 RIVERPOINT 1 4.37 • • • • • • • CONFLUENCE
E-5 RIVERSIDE 4 7.30 •
BEACH&
F-3 ROTARY 1 3.74 • • • • SEATING AREA
D-4 ST.JOSEPH 4 18.80 • • 6 • • •
SUNKEN
F-4 SCOTT 4 5.50 • 1 1 1 • 1 • GARDEN
NATURAL
SETTING,DOG
H-6 SCOTT WOODS 2 90.27 • • • • • • • • PARK
G-2 SEVENTH 1 1.58 • •
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SCHMIDT COMMUMITY DISTRICT-GYM,
C-8 CENTER 3 NA • • • POOL
H-5 SHUBEL 2 55.50 • •
H-4 STABLER 1 1.30 • •
C-2 SUNSET HILLS 4 0.40
G-5 SYCAMORE 2 10.00 • • • •
I-6 TAMMANY 2 1.60 •
D-2 TECUMSEH 4 39.00 • • • • • • • • •
G-5 TRAGER 1 0.60 • •
F-2 TURNER SMALLEST 1 0.04 • 1 MINI PARK
C-7 WAINWRIGHT 3 5.40 2 • •
G-7 WALDO 2 0.50 • •
H-4 WALSH 1 4.00 • • • •
F-6 WASHINGTON 4 44.01 • • • • • •
F-4 WENTWORTH 4 0.90 • 911 MEMORIAL
F-10 WILLOUGHBY 2 50.00
B-1 WILSON 4 4.92 • • • •
WILSON,RUDOLPH& HORSE SHOES&
D-3 DOROTHY 4 15.50 • • • • • CONSCESSIONS
B-6 WOODCREEK 3 4.43 • 2 •
TOTAL PARK ACREAGE 1658.78 AVERAGE PARK SIZE 16.9 ACRES
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GOLF COURSES
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SHOWERS,
C-6 GROESBECK 1 74.00 • • • LOCKERS,FEE`
F-6 SYCAMORE 2 53.20 • • • DRIVING RANGE
TOTAL G.C.ACREAGE 127.20 AVERAGE G.C.SIZE 63.6 ACRES
CEMETERIES
G-7 EVERGREEN 2 103.90
G-6 MT.HOPE 2 84.20 •
J-6 NORTH 2 14.40
TOTAL CEM.ACREAGE 202.5 AVERAGE CEM.SIZE 67.5 ACRES
R I V E R T R A I L 16 MILE LENGTH AS OF 2020
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Comparison to Recreation Standards
The City of Lansing parkland was classified using the Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and
Guidelines, published by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for mini, neighborhood,
community, or linear Park and the Cities definition of a city-wide park based on size, equipment,
facilities and location.
Lansing has 17.8 acres of parkland per 1,000 people going beyond the NRPA guidelines of 6.25 to 10.5
acres of land per 1,000 people. The various park types are distributed throughout the four city wards.
The quantity of neighborhood parks is above the minimum recommended acreage. The acreage for
community parks is below the recommended amount.
City of Lansing Parks
Mini-Park Neighborhood Community City-Wide Linear Park
(0.25-.5 Park Park(5-8 (no NRPA (no NRPA City
Park A/1000) (1-2 A/1000) A/1000) recomm.) recomm.) Total
No. Park 8 51 24 23 *1 106
Park Acreage
Ward 1 1.34 85.37 83.0 256.14 X 343.83
Ward 2 0.8 78.14 38.4 334.36 X 654.29
Ward 3 107.87 62.5 45.8 303.16
Ward 4 0.9 86.76 227.42 169.12 X 357.50
Total Acres
By Type 3.04 358.1 411.3 806.36 16 Miles 1658.78
Acres
1000 people 328.9 2.8 2.4 1.2
Cemeteries 3 Cemetery Acreage 202.5
*Lansing River Trail not included in total number of parks.
National Recreation and Park Association, recommends 6.25-10.5 Acres/1000 people. Population of 118,427
based on 2018 US Census Bureau data.
The City of Lansing has 106 designated parks, 2 golf course facilities,and 3 cemetery facilities for a total of 111
designated park facilities operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The city also has a lease
agreement with the Lansing School District for use of the Schmidt Community Center.
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PARK ACCESSIBILITY EVALUATION
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ATTWOOD 3
AVERILL 1
BANCROFT 3
BARB DEAN TOT LOT 3
BASSETT 2
BECK 3
BEACON 4
BLUEBELL 3
BURCHARD 3
CAESAR-DONORA 3
CAVANAUGH 2
CHERRY HILL 3 Kayak launch designed to principals universal design
CLIFFORD 3
COMSTOCK 2
COOLEY GARDENS 2 Parking lot designed to principals universal design
CREGO(LARGEST) 5 Park was designed using principals universal design
DAVIS 3 Restroom/Concession&Ballfields built to Unv Dsg
DIETRICH 2
DODGE 2
DUNNEBACK 2
DURANT 3
EDMORE 1
ELM 2
ELMHURST 1
EVERETT 1
FAIRVIEW 1 No facilities at the park site
FENNER NATURE CENTER 3
FERRIS 2
FINE 2
FOREST VIEW 2
FOSTER 3
FOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER 5 Renovated design using principals universal design
FRANCES 3
FULTON 3
GEORGETOWN 2
GIER 3
GLEN EDEN 1 No facilities at the park site
GRAND RIVER 3
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GRAVES, GERALD W. 2
GREENCROFT 1 No facilities at the park site
HILLBORN 2
HILLSDALE 3
HOLLY 3
HORSEBROOK 1
HULL COURT 2
HUNTER 3
HUNTERS RIDGE 2
INGHAM 2
IRVING 1 No facilities at the park site
JONES LAKE 1 No facilities at the park site
KALAMAZOO PLAZA 4
KAYNORTH 1
KENDON 1 No facilities at the park site
KIMBERLY 1 No facilities at the park site
KIRCHER 3
LARCH 1 No facilities at the park site
LETTS COMMUNITY CENTER 5 Renovated to design using principals universal design
LEWTON 1 No facilities at the park site
LYONS 1
MAGUIRE 5 Access design using principals universal design
MARSCOT 3
MARSHALL 3
McKINCH 1
MOORE, HAROLD 2
MOORES 3
MUNN 2 ADA access to River Trail pathway
OAK 3
ORMOND 3 Playground designed using principals universal design
OSBORN 1
PLEASANT VIEW 1
PORTER 2
POTTER 3
PDXSON 2
QUENTIN 2
RANNEY 3
REASONER 2
REGENT 2
REOLA 1
REUTTER 3
RIVERFRONT,L.F.ADADO 3
RISDALE 3 Stadium designed using principals universal design
RIVERPOINT 4
RIVERSIDE 1 No facilities at the park site
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ROTARY 5 Designed using principals universal design
ST.JOSEPH 3
SCOTT 3 Parking lot access to Cooley designed PUD
SCOTT WOODS 3
SEVENTH 1
SCHMIDT COMMUNIITY CENTER 5 Designed using principals universal design
SHUBEL 1 No facilities at the park site
STABLER 2
SUNSET HILLS 2 No facilities at the park site
SYCAMORE 2
TAMMANY 2
TECUMSEH 3
TRAGER 1 No facilities at the park site
TURNER(SMALLEST) 4
WAINWRIGHT 2
WALDO 2
WALSH 2
WASHINGTON 2
WENTWORTH 4
WILLOUGHBY 1 No facilities at the park site
WILSON 2
WILSON, RUDOLPH&DOROTHY 3
WOODCREEK 3
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Scale for Evaluating Park Accessibility
"Guidelines for the Development of Community Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenways
Plans"
Accessibility Assessments - An assessment of the accessibility of each park to people with
disabilities. This assessment must consider the accessibility of both the facilities themselves (as
appropriate), as well as the access routes to them. At a minimum, use the following ranking
system for each park:
Scale of 1 to 5
1. None of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines
2. Some of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines
3. Most of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines
4. The entire park meets accessibility guidelines
5. The entire park was developed/renovated using the principals of universal design
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City Funded Programs RECREATION INVENTORY
Scholarships
The City offers partial scholarships to assist Lansing residents under 18 years of age who meet Federal
HUD low-income guidelines for the Lansing area. Scholarships may be used for Parks and Recreation
sponsored programs and do not include team fees, supply costs, out of town trips or one-day activities.
Aquatics General Enrichment
Youth Swim Lessons Teddy Bear Chefs
Adult Swim Lessons Young Chefs
Water Aerobics Make a Painting
Adapted Aquatics Balloon Smash
Aqua Zumba Flash Fiction
Open Swim (Indoor&Outdoor) Travelogue
School Year Fitness&Wellness
After School Program (Grades K-6) Taste of Keto
Late Start Wednesday Boxing Fitness
Tutoring(Ages 6-18) Cardio Kickboxing
Learning Labs Low Impact Aerobics
Spring Break Camp Yoga
Zumba
Open Recreation Stretch &Tone
Teen Nights Power Sculpting
Family Open Gym Fitness Center
Tot Time Enhanced Walking
Volleyball
Basketball Martial Arts
Pickleball Karate for Kids
Table Tennis Family Karate
Climbing Wall Adult Self Defense
Batting Tunnel Judo/Jujitsu
Aikido
Dance TaeKwonDo
Creative Dance Classical Japanese Swordsmanship
Ballet GungFu
Acrobatics
Latino Dance Homeschool Classes
Hustle Dance
Line Dance Art
Ballroom Dance History
Belly Dance (Beginning to Master) Zoology
Cooking
Science
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Sports
Floor Hockey(Youth League) Special Programs
Gymnastics (Youth)
Archery(Youth—Adult) Kids Camp Program/Field Trips
Sports Sampler(Youth) Easter Egg Hunt
Volleyball (Youth, Girls,Adult, Co-Ed,Sand) Carnival
Basketball (Youth, Men's,Age 50+) Holiday Road Rally
Tennis (Youth Lessons—Adult Leagues) Indoor Rummage Sale
Soccer(Youth) Cardboard Classic Sled Contest
Flag Football (Youth—Adult) Volunteen
Disc Golf(Youth—Adult) Mayor's Annual Riverwalk
Adult Baseball (Wooden Bat, Ages 30 & Over; Fishing Derby
Ages 40 & over) Scavenger Hunt
Youth Baseball (Junior, Wildcat,Tee Ball) 41n of July Parade
Lacrosse (Youth) Concerts in the Park
Drive-In Movie
Mother/Son & Daddy/Daughter Dance
Turner-Dodge House Mayor's Senior Fair
Public Visitor Hours
Guided Tours, Tours &Tea Co-Sponsored Capital Area District Library
Seasonal Teas (CADQ Programs:
Wedding Rentals Pre-school Story Time
Special Event Rentals Early Literacy Playtime
Festival of Trees Toddler Story Time
Mayors River Walk Destination Baby Story Time
Concert on the Lawn site Holiday Crafts
Music in the Manor Minecraft Game Night
Tea and Ballet Escape Room
Victorian Halloween Adult Book Discussion
Valentine Love & Chocolate Movie Discussion Club
Daily Summer Activities
Virtual Programs
5K Runs Seniors
Mayor's Virtual Riverwalk Tri-County Office on Aging— Meals on wheels
Mayor's Senior Fair
Belly Dance Walking Program
Youth Tennis Safe-n-Fit
Tutoring Crafts
Holiday Events
Billiards and Pool Tournament
Picnics
Holiday Dinners
Bingo
Bridge
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Programs Supported at City Facilities
Fenner Nature Center
Programs funded through the Friends of
Fenner Nature Center:
Nature Education Tours
Apple Butter Festival
Twilight Treks
Citizen Science
Nature Wreath Making
Summer Camps
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Lansing Events
Various events are held in Lansing and at Lansing parks and facilities throughout the year.
When events are held at Lansing parks and facilities the Department schedules the facilities,
makes sure that the site is prepared and cleaned up afterwards. The Department also rents a
Showmobile to groups in the Lansing area that can be used as a portable stage for events.
Women's March Dewpoint Private Client Event
Lumberjack Festival BWL Hometown Power 5K
Stations of the Cross ArtFeast
Beerfest at the Ballpark Reo Town Art Festival
Recyclerama Michigan Chicken Wing Festival
Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day Beers Barfood & Bands
Komen Race for the Cure Relentless Positive 5K
Neogen 5K Prime Fest
Run for the Son Taste of Downtown
Sikh Day Parade & Festival Michigan Blues Fest
MI Cops Candlelight Ceremony Eucharist Procession
Roush 22 Mile Hike for Awareness of Veteran Alzheimer's Walk
Suicide Capital City River Run
Multiple Sclerosis Walk Oktoberfest
VOA Stand Down for Homeless Veterans Chili Cook Off
Cristo Rey Fiesta Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Margarita Festival Crop Walk
Sparrow Michigan Mile Hot Cider Hustle
Hawk Island Triathlon Trick or Treat on the Square
Dapper Dads Fashion Show Silver Bells Parade & 5K
Juneteenth Parade & Festival Lansing Turkey Trot
Lansing Old Town Beer Fest St Patrick's Day Run
Michigan Pride Parade & Festival Spring Equinox Gathering
Lansing Lugnuts All Star Game Block Party Community Easter Egg Hunt
Off the Grid Party Battlefield Brawl
Three Stacks Music Festival Arbor Day Event
MLEOM 15Y Annual 5K Run MSU Rowing Competition
Common Ground Lids for Kids
July 4th Celebration Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow
Scrapfest Kids Walks
Run for Fame Twilight Run
Car Capitol Auto Show Bridge Fest
Foster Center 1001h Year Celebration Sycamore Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
Michigan Jazz Fest Epilepsy Summer Stroll 5K
St Casmir 5K Bikes in the Park
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Lansing Events (continued)
Men Making a Difference
Neighborhood National Night Out
Neighborhood Family Festival
Bless Fest
Movie on the River
Lansing Harmony Celebration
Michigan Remembers Run
Cafecito Caliente 5K
Back the Blue
Capital Area Anti Trafficking Alliance 5K
Run for Food
Race to Restore
Scrooge Scramble
Governor Whitmer's Inauguration
Lansing School District Showcase
Whiskey Warmer
Copa De La Diversion
RED for Ed Rally for Public Education
Women's Veteran 5K
Michigan Law Enforcement Officers 5K
Friends of Lansing Regional Trail Pie K
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Department of Natural Resources - Recreation Grant History
Project Application Project Grant Grant Project Description
No Year Title Amount Status
26-00045 1966 Sheffield Park(formerly Southwest $69,615.00 Closed Acquire 26.78 A for park
River Park) development&scenic drive
extending Moores River Dr.
26-000550 1974 Lansing Outdoor Ice Rink $190,063.00 Closed Building addition, ice making
equipment,fencing, batter
boards, lighting,walks, parking
and site development
26-00693 1976 Lansing Riverfront Park $82,812.31 Closed Wharf and starter deck, 2
lighted deck tennis courts,
viewing deck,site furniture,
signs, landscape, LWCF sign
26-00926 1977 Dietrich Park Development $38,714.31 Closed Develop 5 acres for parking,
pedestrian/bike path,
landscape,site preparation,
LWCF sign,2 docks with stairs
and entry woodwork
26-01023 J3 1977 Davis Park $38,781.05 Closed Well,vault toilets,decking&
steps, pathway,fence,
parking, road, bench,
landscape, picnic tables,fire
circle, LWCF sign
26-01023 K3 1977 Lansing Tennis courts at four Parks $46,317.49 Closed Construct 2 tennis courts at
Marscott, River Street,Wilson
and Woodcreek Parks
26-01023 L3 1977 Forest View Park $14,312.91 Closed Construct 2 tennis courts
26-01023 1977 Gier Park $60,438.00 Closed Lighting&fencing for 3
M3 existing ball diamonds, LWCF
sign
26-01060 C4 1975 Theo Fulton (Sheffield) Park $30,454.31 Closed Overlook dock, play area,
parking, picnic area, LWCF sign
26-01134 0 Lansing Riverpoint Park(formerly Elm $31,300.00 Withdrawn Development of dock, boat
St. Park) ramp and parking lot
26-01221 1981 Chadwell Launch $53,297.83 Closed Develop canoe launch,
demolition,earth moving,
retaining walls,asphalt path,
landscape,dock, LWCF sign
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26-01296 1984 Lansing Urban Recreation Trail $68,407.00 Closed Trail,demolition,site
development, landscape,
boardwalks,furniture,signs,
asphalt path, LWCF sign at Elm
and Cedar Street.
Project Application Project Grant Grant Project Description
No Year Title Amount Status
TF86-229 1986 Urban Recreation Trail $262,500.00 Closed Construction of 2 links to
Riverfront Trail. Commence at
Elm St.east of S.Cedar.
TF87-244 1987 Lansing Urban Rec.Trail $250,000.00 Closed Continue trail east of Potter Park
Zoo towards MSU.
TF88-138 1988 River Trail $375,000.00 Closed Continue walkway along Grand
River with observation decks,
fishing&canoe access
TF88-139 1988 Lansing River Trail $80,250.00 Withdrawn
TF89-187 1989 Lansing River Trail '89 $375,000.00 Closed Continue River Trail from Turner
Dodge Mansion to Brenke Fish
Ladder. Boardwalk,stairs,
grading,walls/handrails, paving
and landscape
BF89-405 1989 Moores Park Renovations $272,325.00 Closed Rebuild restroom, renovate and
resurface 12 concrete
shuffleboard courts, renovate
picnic shelter and stairs,
resurface 2 tennis courts,
parking, play equipment and
landscape.
BF89-407 1989 Potter Park Renovations $200,000.00 Closed Renovation of pavilion including
new restroom facilities and
renovation of farmyard area in
the zoo.
TF90-261 1990 Lansing River Trail '90 $316,500.00 Closed Construction of asphalt
pedestrian path with wooden
decks along the Grand River
from Grand River Ave.to the
Dodge Mansion
BF90-262 1990 Fenner Natural Area $187,500.00 Closed Redevelopment of existing trail
system, new barrier-free loop,
interpretive signs,educational
exhibits in the center and paving
existing parking lots.
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BF91-096 1991 Tennis Court Repairs $97,500.00 Closed Test 3 methods of repairing
cracked asphalt at Clifford,St.
Joseph and Ranney and
replacement of fence.
BF91-097 1991 Riverpoint Park $159,300.00 Closed Develop the River Trail from Elm
St.to Washington Ave.and
Riverpoint Park and from
Clippert St.to Kalamazoo St.
BF93-270 1993 Neighborhood Play Equip. $210,000.00 Closed Adding modern accessible play
structures at Davis,Washington,
Frances and Hunter Parks
26-01536 1993 Frances Park Renovations $101,537.51 Closed Restoration of pavilion and
overlook structures and
removal/replacement of roads
and parking lot surfacing/curb
cuts for accessibility
TF95-122 1995 River Trail West-Phase 2 $375,000.00 Closed Link existing River Trail from
Spring St.to Riverpoint Park and
from Riverpoint Park to
Washington Ave.
TF95-125 1995 Fenner Arboretum In holding $360,000.00 Closed Acquire 10 acre parcel,a
Acquisition commercial inholding, and
return it to its natural setting
TF96-102 1996 Frances Park Shoreline $408,900.00 Closed Provide improved parking areas,
fishing docks and riverbank
stabilization along the Grand
River.
TF97-027 1997 River Trail Moores Park-Elm Street $500,000.00 Closed Construction of 1,600 feet of
asphalt and boardwalk paths,
bridge over Grand River and,on
adjacent property,wooden
stairs and walkway.
CM00-099 2000 Kircher Park Renovations $360,000.00 Closed Construction of new
restroom/concession/equipment
storage building, paved parking
lot,fencing improvements and
accessibility improvements.
TF02-127 2002 Moores Park Improvements $247,800.00 Closed Develop an extension to the
Grand River Trail through
Moores Park with riverbank
stabilization and improved
fishing access and canoe launch.
TF03-106 2003 River Trail South Extension $226,500.00 Closed Southern extension of the
Lansing River Trail from Shubel
Park to Hawk Island County Park.
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Ten foot wide, paved trail to
connect residential
neighborhoods to existing park
land.
TF04-078 2004 River Trail South Extension $500,000.00 Closed Develop a 10 foot wide asphalt
trail to include a 14 foot wide
bridge and site amenities which
provides 8,100 linear feet of
access to Sycamore Creek.
TF05-071 2005 Lansing River Trail South Extension $426,500.00 Closed Develop a 10 foot wide,4,100
linear foot bituminous trail,
boardwalk and bridge along the
Sycamore Creek from Hawk
Island Park to Maguire Park.
TF06-050 2006 Hunter Pool Renovation $500,000.00 Closed Improvements to Hunter Park
Pool including installation of
splash park, upgrades to existing
pool with zero depth entry.
TF08-147 2008 Hunter's Ridge Land Acquisition $785,300.00 Active Acquisition of 28.47 acres of
property with 500 feet of
frontage on the Grand River to
be used for walking trails,
wildlife viewing,fishing
opportunities and habitat
protection.
TF10-050 2010 Crego Park Development $500,000.00 Closed Improvements to Crego Park
included permeable pavement
parking lot, universally
accessible kayak/canoe launch,
walking paths,fishing docks, site
amenities.
TF12-019 2012 Frances Park Trail Improvement $300,000.00 Closed Improvement to the River Trail.
Includes fishing docks, benches,
bike racks,and viewing platform
TF16-081 2016 Lansing Boat Club Acquisition $90,000.00 Closed Acquisition of a 9-acre parcel
located on the Grand River. The
river front parcel will be
incorporated into Fulton Park
and become a connection of
Hunters Ridge and Fulton Parks.
TF17-079 2017 Canoe/Kayak Launch at Moores Park $35,000.00 Closed Improvement to the River Trail.
Includes a canoe and kayak
launch below the dam along the
Grand River.
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TF17-090 2017 Canoe/Kayak Launch at Riverfront Park $48,000.00 Closed Improvement to the River Trail.
Includes a canoe and kayak
launch at the City Market in
downtown Lansing along the
River Trail.
TF17-098 2017 Canoe/Kayak Launch at Krugers $35,000.00 Active Improvement to the River Trail.
Landing Includes a canoe and kayak
launch east of Potter Park on the
Red Cedar.
TF18-029 2018 East Willard Avenue Acquisition $17,300.00 Closed Acquisition of this 3.47 parcel
was incorporated into Scott
Woods Park and gives the City of
Lansing the properties on both
sides of the trail head at the end
of Willard Avenue.
TF18-030 2018 Wise Road Acquisition $20,500.00 Active Acquisition of this 0.59 parcel
will be incorporated into Davis
Park and provide a buffer
between residential and park.
TF18-033 2018 Cambridge to Frances Park River Trail $300,000.00 Active Improvement to the River Trail.
Extension Includes a third of a mile
extension of the River Trail north
of Frances.
TF18-133 2018 Hunter's Ridge Drive Acquisition $82,500.00 Active Improvement to the River Trail.
Includes a third of a mile
extension of the River Trail north
of Frances.
The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department has been successful in obtaining grants from the MDNR for several
decades. The Department has maintained the facilities constructed with grant funds to allow for aesthetically
pleasing sites and safe use for the public.
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Non-City Owned Recreation Opportunities Camps
Billiards
Okemos Kids Club, Okemos
Nuthouse Sports Grill, Lansing Girl Scouts Camp Mill Run, Grand Ledge
Nimbus, East Lansing Girl Scouts Camp Holiday Haven, Wacousta
The Riv, East Lansing Woldumar Nature Center, Lansing
The Roadhouse Pub, East Lansing Camp Pa-Wa-Pi,Williamston
Coach's Pub and Grill, Lansing YMCA Mystic Lake, Lake
Limit Pool & Karaoke Club, East Lansing
Dispatch Sports Pub&Grill, Lansing Canoe/ Kayak Rental
LeRoy's Classic Bar& Grill, Lansing
Art's Pub, Lansing River Town Adventures, Lansing
The Green Door Bar&Grill, Lansing Dimondale Canoe & Kayak, Dimondale
Reno's East, East Lansing The Power of Water, Lansing
Westgate Tavern &Grill, Lansing
Buddies Grill, Holt Clubs&Organizations
Midtown Brewing, Lansing
Lucky's, Lansing Boys &Girls Club, Lansing
Lansing Spartans Youth Organization, Lansing
Bowling Lions Clubs of Michigan, Lansing/surrounding area
Rotary Club, Lansing and surrounding area
Spare Time Entertainment Center, Lansing American Legions Posts, Lansing/surrounding area
MSU Union Spartan Lanes, East Lansing Kiwanis Club, Lansing and surrounding area
Royal Scot Golf& Bowl, Lansing Curling Club, Lansing
City Limits East, East Lansing University Club, Lansing
Char-Lanes, Charlotte Lansing Table Tennis, Lansing
City Limits, Mason Lansing Boat Club, Lansing
Lan-Oak Lanes, Lansing Liederkranz Club, Lansing
Junior Achievement of Mid-Michigan, Lansing
Campgrounds Capital Area Soccer, Lansing
Greater Lansing Aikido, Lansing
Cottonwood Campground, Lansing Demmer Shooting Sports/Education, E. Lansing
Der Happy Hallow, Lansing Tri-County Bike Association, Lansing
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg Michigan Trap Shooting, Mason
Taylor's Beach Campground, Howell
Heartland Woods Family Resort, Stockbridge
Campgrounds-R-Us, LLC, Owosso
Lakeside Resort and Campground, Ionia
Dance and Gymnastics RECREATION INVENTORY
Rising Star Studio of Dance Arts, Lansing Funtyme Adventure, Mason
Patsy Watson School of Dance, Lansing Grand Woods Park Disc Golf, Lansing
In Motion Dance Center, Lansing Birtchfield Disc Golf, Holt
Karyn's Dance Place, Holt Valley Farms Disc Golf, DeWitt
Platinum Dance Academy, East Lansing
Kick it Outl, East Lansing Golf Courses—Practice Ranges
The Studio Performing Arts Center, East Lansing
Elite Dance Company, East Lansing Funtyme Driving Range, Grand Ledge
Center for Social Dance, Okemos Forest Akers West, Lansing
Greater Lansing Academy of Dance, Lansing Timber Ridge Golf Club, East Lansing
Dance City West, Lansing Woodside Golf Course, Lansing
Red Cedar Gymnastics, Lansing
Capital Cheer Legends, Lansing Eldorado Golf Course, Mason
Geddert's Twistars, Dimondale Ledge Meadows Golf Course, Grand Ledge
WILDCATS Cheer Pride, Lansing DeWitt Golf Center, DeWitt
Royal Scot, Lansing
Fitness&Yoga Meridian Sun Golf Club, Haslett
Hilltop Yoga, Lansing Golf Courses—Private
EmPOWer Lansing, Lansing
Just B Yoga, Lansing Country Club of Lansing, Lansing
Old Town Pilates, Lansing Grand Ledge Country Club, Grand Ledge
Center for Yoga, East Lansing
Bikram Yoga Capital Area, East Lansing Golf Courses—Public
FLEXcity Fitness, Lansing
I.Q. Fitness&Wellness Center, Lansing Chisholm Hills Golf Club, Lansing
State of Fitness, East Lansing Indian Hills, Okemos
Westside Fitness, Lansing Forest Akers, East Lansing
Court One Athletic Clubs, Lansing Meridian Sun Golf Club, Haslett
YMCA, Lansing Ella Sharp Park Golf Course,Jackson
Crunch Fitness, East Lansing Ledge Meadows, Grand Ledge
Polistic Fitness, Holt College Fields Golf Club, Okemos
Spartan Fit Center, East Lansing The Falcon, East Lansing
Elite Fitness, Lansing Royal Scot Golf, Lansing
Michigan Athletic Club, East Lansing Eagle Eye, Bath
Woodside Course, Lansing
Golf Courses—Miniature/Disc Lake O'the Hills, Haslett
Timber Ridge, East Lansing
Kramer-Ruthruff Disc Golf, Lansing Maple Brook, Charlotte
Zap Zone, Lansing Eldorado, Mason
Funtyme Adventure, Grand Ledge Prairie Creek, DeWitt
Branson Bay, Mason
Willow Wood, Portland
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Golf Courses—Public(continued)
Eagle View, Mason Theatres—Performing Arts
Brookshire,Williamston
University Club of MSU, Lansing Wharton Center, MSU East Lansing
The Robin Theatre, Lansing
Museums Riverwalk Theatre, Lansing
All-of-Us Express Children's Theatre, E. Lansing
Abrams Planetarium, MSU East Lansing LCC Dart Auditorium, LCC Campus, Lansing
Impression 5, Lansing Peppermint Creek Theatre, Lansing
Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing Fairchild Theatre, East Lansing
Broad Art Museum, MSU East Lansing Ruhala Performing Arts Center, East Lansing
Kresge Art Gallery, MSU East Lansing Mid-Michigan Family Theatre, Okemos
MSU Museum, MSU East Lansing Children's Ballet Theatre, Lansing
R. E. Olds Transportation Museum, Lansing Starlight Dinner Theatre, Lansing
The Murder Mystery Company, Lansing
Nature Centers Williamston Theatre, Williamston
Woldumar Nature Center, Lansing
Harris Nature Center, Okemos
Skating Rinks
Suburban Ice, East Lansing
Edru Skate, Holt
The Summit Sports and Ice Complex, Dimondale
Munn Ice Arena, MSU East Lansing
Theatres-Cinema
NCG Cinema, Lansing
Celebration Cinema, Lansing
Regal RPX, Lansing
Xtreme, Lansing
Studio C, Okemos
Sun Theatre, Grand Ledge
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Lansing School District Facilities
The Lansing School District and the Parks Department share many facilities and programming choices. The schools use
some park facilities for school activities and the Department's athletic and summer programming often use school
facilities. The Parks Department also runs the school aquatic programs.
The Lansing School District covers 52 square miles and is the 51h largest school district in the state of Michigan. It is a
public school district serving grades Pre-K through 12th with over 11, 000 students in 25 buildings offering Magnet school
options in STEM, STEAM, Spanish Immersion/Global Studies and New Tech High. They also offer specialty schools
including Chinese immersion, Leadership, Law and Government, International Baccalaureate,Visual and Performing Arts
and Montessori. It is one of twelve school districts within the Ingham Intermediate School District.
Non-Public Schools
There also private and public academy schools available consisting of parochial, Montessori and charter schools. A few
of the schools in the Lansing area include: Cole Academy, Emmanuel Lutheran School,Greater Lansing Adventist School,
Hope Academy, Immaculate Heart of Mary/St. Casimir, Lansing Baptist School, Lansing Catholic High School, Lansing
Christian Schools, Harley Franks Early Childhood Center, Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy, Mid-Michigan Public School
Academy, Montessori Children's House, Mosaica Education, New City Academy, New Covenant Christian School, Our
Savior Lutheran School, Pam's Academy of Champions, Resurrection Catholic School,St. Gerard Catholic School and
Windemere Park Charter Academy.
Regional Parks and Recreational Facilities
Burchfield Park and Riverbend Natural Area, Ingham County
Burchfield Park contains the Riverbend Natural Area within it, making Burchfield Park the county's largest park. The
park contains over 540 acres and is located along the central western edge of the county, south of Lansing between
Dimondale and Holt, along the Grand River. The land is mostly wooded with some grass areas. The park also contains
the McNamara Canoe Landing, which is state owned land that Ingham County has a long-term operating agreement for.
Existing features include: more than 6 miles of hiking trails, over 10 miles of mountain bike trails, a softball diamond,
bank and boat fishing, a beach with swimming on a natural spring fed pond, canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals,
horseshoe pits, nature day camp, picnic grounds& shelters, playgrounds,volleyball courts, a stocked fishing pond, 6.9
miles of cross-country ski trails with rentals and lessons,two sledding hills, dual 700 foot toboggan runs and a warming
lodge and snack bar.
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Hawk Island Park, Ingham County
Hawk Island Park is Ingham County's most recent development. The park is located in the city limits of Lansing, between
Aurelius and Pennsylvania with access to the park on the north side of Cavanaugh Road. The north end of this park
connects to Scott Woods, a City of Lansing park. It is also where the Soldan's off leash Dog Park is located.
The park was built on the former Solomon Gravel Pits, reaching completion in 2001. Facilities at the park include: a 35
acre lake, beach, bath house, boat rental,fishing with the lake stocked, picnic grounds and shelters, playgrounds,
volleyball courts, ball diamonds, paved trails, a winter sports rental area and cross-country skiing extending through the
park and, cooperatively with the City, into Scott Woods Park and Sycamore Golf Course. There are walkways on
Cavanaugh Road leading to the park.
Kenneth A. Hope Soccer Complex, Ingham County
The Kenneth A. Hope Soccer Complex is a premier soccer complex in the tri-county area. The complex consists of six
state-of-the-art fields that have earned World Cup ratings. The complex officially opened September 9, 2000. Located
at 5801 Aurelius Road, between Jolly and Miller Roads in Lansing the complex will be utilized for youth recreational
soccer, adult leagues and tournaments as well as city-wide special events.
Lake Lansing Park-South, Ingham County
Lake Lansing Park—South contains 30 acres and is located at the northeast corner of Lake Lansing and Marsh Roads in
Meridian Township. The park is formerly the site of a popular amusement park. The old carousel building was
preserved and remains on location. The park is very popular during the warm months because of its sandy swimming
beach. Overcrowding is typical during warm weekends with swimmers and boaters. Currently,the County Parks
Department owns and leases out the house at the southwest end of the property. Access to the picnic shelter is paved
and also handicap accessible.
Existing facilities include: an amphitheater/band shell, beach and bath house, horseshoe pits, pedal boat rental, picnic
grounds and shelters, playgrounds and tricycle track, shuffleboard courts,snack bar,volleyball courts, and ice fishing.
Lake Lansing Park—North, Ingham County
Lake Lansing Park—North consists of 530 acres of natural recreation area,woods and trails and is operated by Ingham
County Parks Department. It is located to the northeast of Lake Lansing in Meridian Township,with a majority of the
park lying north of Lake Drive. Only a small boat launch links Lake Lansing Park—North with Lake Lansing. A good
portion of the park is wooded upland consisting of mature oaks and maples. Much of the park is marshlands, consisting
of pine plantations and transitional field grasses.
Existing facilities include: softball diamonds, a boat launch, over 5 miles of hiking trails and boardwalk, nature study
area, picnic grounds and shelters, playgrounds, basketball court, cross country skiing, ice fishing and winter warming
lodge.
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East Lansing Soccer Complex, East Lansing
The East Lansing Soccer Complex includes 2 stadium fields and 6 recreational fields that are available for use for soccer,
field hockey, lacrosse,football, Frisbee, kickball, shelter, concession, restrooms and team rooms. It is located at 3700
Coleman Road,just off Chandler Road in East Lansing.
East Lansing Softball Complex, East Lansing
The East Lansing Softball Complex includes 4 lighted ball fields that support softball, baseball and kickball. It is located at
410 Abbott Road in East Lansing.
Potter Park Zoo, Ingham County
Potter Park Zoo is a 102-acre zoo located in Lansing, Michigan, within Potter Park and open to the public 364 days a
year. Potter Park Zoo is the oldest public zoo in Michigan and is currently home to over 500 animals and 160 different
species. The zoo is owned by the City of Lansing, and operated by Ingham County.The zoo is accredited by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participates in over 40 Species Survival Plans (SSP) designed to manage
and conserve threatened or endangered animals.The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine partners
with the zoo veterinary team to provide medical care for its animals.
Our mission: "Inspiring Conservation of Animals and the Natural World."
Grants Received for the Park
2019—Lansing Neighborhood Grant ($3,220.40), used to plant native plants around the Tiger Den, install an accessible
table and bench for a dedicated quiet area, and installed an accessible grill near the Tiger Den.
2020—ReLeaf grant of$1,500.00 for trees planted within the zoo. The zoo has been doing a significant amount of tree
remediation and planting native trees.
Recreation Inventory
Potter Park—Acres 102 total (Zoo 20, Park 82), Picnic Area, Play Equipment, Restrooms, Parking, River—water frontage,
and River trail access point.
Rental Facilities in the Park
Tiger Den—Capacity 300
Eagle Landing-Capacity 80
Penguin Cove-Capacity 60
Programs Supported at City Facilities: Potter Park
Programs funded through the Potter Park Zoological Society:The Potter Park Zoological Society is a private, 501 (c) 3,
non-profit organization that supports Potter Park Zoo through educational programming, public and private events, and
fundraising.
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FALCONERS is a free program designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges
(such as autism or developmental disabilities) and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a
safe and welcoming environment.There is one event per month each year.
• Safe and welcoming environment with sensory friendly activities
• Inclusive for the entire family/support group
• Up close experiences with ambassador animals
• Each session includes hands-on stewardship activity
• This program will be shared with other institutions in the community
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Zoo In Your Neighborhood Program—zoo passes (includes parking and admission) are available to check out at the
following community partners:
CADL-Aurelius CALC-Hildebrandt Park
CADL-Dansville SIG-Reo School
CADL-Downtown Lansing Bath Twp. Library
CADL-Foster Briggs District Library
CADL-Haslett Cristo Rey Community Center
CADL-Holt/Delhi Delta Twp Library
CADL-Leslie Eaton Rapids Public Library
CADL-Mason East Lansing Public Library
CADL-Okemos Refugee Development Center
CADL-South Lansing Dewitt YMCA
CADL-Stockbridge Downtown YMCA
CADL-Webberville Parkwood YMCA
CADL-Williamston Oak Park YMCA
LNCC-Schmidt Westside YMCA
LNCC- Foster Bethlehem Lutheran Church
LNCC-Gier Charlotte Library
LNCC- Letts Ronald McDonald House
CALC- Mt.Vernon STVCC Children's Home
CALC- La Roy Fro Dimondale Library
CALC_Mobile Library Friendship House
Community Mental Health Allen Neighborhood Center
Zoo in Your Neighborhood partners also receive two free animal centered educational programs at their site each year.
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Potter Park Zoo Proposed CIP Expenditures
Year Description Estimated Cost Total
Zoo Paths $ 250,000.00 0
Boiler Replacement—Feline Primate Building $ 150,000.00 Q
Discovery Center ITVAC Controls $ 20,000.00 0
a
Browse Freezer—Moose&.Rhino $ 30,000.00 O
Restaurant Fryer $ 17,000.00
Increased Electrical Capacity—Bird&Reptile Building $ 50,000.00
New Gators x 2 $ 30,000.00
New Golf Carts x 2 $ 16,000.00
Tree Remediation $ 25,000.00
Small Moat Demolition—Fill,Exhibit Transition $ 125,000.00
Penguin Exhibit Pool Repairs $ 25,000.00
1 Adult Changing Station $ 6,000.00
Zoo Paths $ 250,000.00 a
Retaining Walls-Tiger Den&Restaurant $ 100,000.00 O
Large Animal Crates(Animal transfer or evacuation) $ 50,000.00 p
Storage Barn(Animal crates and ift shop merchandise) $ 30,000.00
North End Building Repairs-Reptile Building $ 75,000.00 0�0
Farmyard Renovation $ 100,000.00
Tree Remediation $ 25,000.00
Bongo Barn Roof $ 15,000.00
Veterinary Equipment—X-ra Projector $ 5,800.00
2 New Gators x 2 $ 30,000.00 sF
Zoo Paths $ 250,000.00
New Dump Truck $ 45,000.00 a
New Van(Animal transport) $ 30,000.00
0
New Golf Carts x 2 $ 16,000.00 Q
Tree Remediation $ 25,000.00 N
t•
Feline Primate Roof $ 100,000.00
New Pick-up Trucks x 2 $ 46,000.00
Lion Yard Erosion Prevention $ 30,000.00
Gutter Guards—Discovery Center $ 5,000m
Playground Repair—Poured Rubber $ 75,000.00
3 Welcome and Discovery Center Carpet $ 50,000.00
Zoo Paths $ 250,000.00
Portable Generator $ 40,000.00 O
Cover Amphitheater $ 20,000.00 Q
O
New Pick-upTruck x 2 $ 46,000.00 O
Snow Removal Brooms $ 10,000.00
O
Otter Viewing Window Leak $ 5,000.00
Restaurant Water Heater/Furnace $ 25,000.00
Tree Remediation $ 25,000.00
Outdoor Drinking Fountains $ 15,000.00
Vehicle Entrance Gates $ 15,000.00
Otter Bag Filter System $ 5,000.00
Pavilion 2 Deck Repair $ 15,000.00
New Gators x 2 $ 30,000.00
4 ADA Viewing Areas—Kangaroo,Large Cat,Primate $ 100,000.00 6S
Parking Lot Repair/Seating $ 400,000.00 p
0
5 0
0
Parking Lot Repair/Sealing $ 400,000.00 0
0
6
TOTAL $ 3,497,800.00
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Non-City Owned Parks:
Alliance Lake Softball Complex, Potterville
Alliance Lake Softball Complex includes 4 lighted ball fields that support softball, baseball and kickball and seating for
over 500 spectators.The complex is located southwest of Lansing in Potterville at 515 Alliance Drive.
Fitzgerald Park, Eaton County
Fitzgerald Park is a 78-acre park operated by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission. It is located at 133
Fitzgerald Park Drive, in Grand Ledge, along the Grand River and is on top of ancient sedimentary rocks known as the
"Ledges." The park offers picnicking,trails, a Nature Center, ball diamonds,volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, a
playground, disc golf, sledding, and skateboard park. The park also rents canoes and cross-country skis seasonally.
Naturalist services are offered at the park, by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission's Park Naturalist, for
civic groups, school groups, and any other organization. These services include presentations on ecology(i.e. trees,
plants, wildlife, and natural history).
Lincoln Brick Park, Eaton County
Lincoln Brick Park is historically named after the decade of brick production that once took place on the site. The park is
located just north of Grand Ledge on Tallman Road, one mile west of M-100 off State Road. The park consists of 90
acres and is positioned just across the river from Fitzgerald Park. The park is composed of a variety of habitats from
woodlands and open meadows to over 6,000 feet of scenic river frontage. The park provides pavilions and picnicking, a
tot lot, nature trails, cross country skiing, fishing, archery range and diversified wildlife. The park has proposed
developments,which would provide access across the Grand River to Fitzgerald Park.
Harris Nature Center, Meridian Township
Harris Nature Center is a recently developed nature center located at 3998 Van Atta Road and is operated by the
Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department. The center consists of over 200 acres of land dedicated to
promoting and interpreting the Red Cedar River and the surrounding ecosystems. The center provides programs and
exhibits intended to assist in the learning process. Renovated buildings and facilities are used to complement hiking and
nature observation opportunities. The nature center opened its doors in the summer of 1997.
Woldumar Nature Center, Nature Way Association
Woldumar Nature Center was established in 1966 when a land donation of 177 acres was made to the Nature Way
Association; the governing body of Woldumar. It is located at 5539 Lansing Road, in Lansing, and currently maintains
188 acres of land. The Nature Way Association is a private, non-profit educational organization, providing outdoor
education to 1,500 school children annually. Over 40,000 guests visit during the same period. The nature center
provides an educational trail system through woodlands,fields, prairie, pine forests, orchards, and along the Grand
River. There are over 5 miles of trails and at least 1 mile of river shoreline.
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Non-City Owned Parks:
Sleepy Hollow State Park,State of Michigan
Sleepy Hollow State Park is located in Clinton County off Price Road and US-27, between St.Johns and Laingsburg. The
park is operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), and contains over 2600 acres, with a 410
acre lake, Lake Ovid, which was developed from the Little Maple River.
The Park has a modern campground with 181 sites and restroom accommodations. Also available is a rustic youth
organization site for youth groups, scouts and church and school group use. The camp sites are within a short walk to
the park's beach area. Day use facilities at the park include a % mile beach with beach house and concessions, shelters
and picnicking, play equipment, restroom facilities, ball fields, trails for hiking and mountain biking, groomed cross-
country ski trails, and activities such as snowmobiling, hunting and trapping (during appropriate seasons) and year round
bird watching.
Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area, State of Michigan
Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area is 4,140 acres located in Bath and Woodhull Townships with parking off Bath, Clark,
Peacock, Robson,State, Stoll and Upton Roads. The park is operated by the MDNR and contains Rose Lake, Potter Lake
and a portion of Mud Lake.
Existing facilities provide opportunities to study wildlife habitats, and activities such as hunting, rifle/archery/skeet
range, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and trails for hiking and mountain biking. Most of the facilities provide
limited access. Parking and roadways are around the perimeter with facilities located in the middle.
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City Planning Efforts
The City staff began the preparation of their five-year recreation plan in April of 2020. Utilizing their in-house staff of
professional recreation planners, landscape architects, engineers, and operations staff,they looked at what was
accomplished over the past five years and what they were looking to accomplish in the next five years.
The Parks staff routinely follows up with participants in their recreational programs to get user feedback. Input varies
from parents who have children in the soccer program to children who were involved in the annual Kids Camp. Data
gathered from these follow-up surveys was used in the development of this plan.
Other City departments such as the Public Service,Transportation, and Property Management work on planning efforts
of their own. In 2020,the Transportation Department will be updating the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. This
plan focuses on the City's non-motorized bike lanes, paths, and trail systems including the River Trail. The City of Lansing
is in the process of improving the non-motorized connections within the southeastern section of the city adjacent to
East Lansing, Michigan State University and Delhi Township.This process began with multiple public input meetings that
were used to identify potential non-motorized connections throughout the city.The community comments were then
incorporated into the Public Service's non-motorized plan.
A significant gap in our non-motorized connections were identified in the area bound by Mount Hope on the north,Collins
Road on the East, Jolly Road on the south and Aurelius Road on the east. The bounded area is both commercial and
residential having single unit homes and apartment units.
Development is underway within this area. McLaren Hospital is relocating their Lansing Campus to south of Forest Road
between US-127/1-496 and Collins Road. Redevelopment is also underway on Dunkel Road just west of Collins Road where
new residential apartments are planned. Both developments are currently under construction. The addition of non-
motorized connections would allow alternative modes of transportation that provide a regional connection to Delhi
Township, East Lansing, MSU and downtown Lansing.
Additionally,these connections would provide both commuter access to businesses and learning institutions and provide
recreational access to: Lansing's parks and trails, Delhi Township's Sycamore Trail, and MSU and East Lansing's non-
motorized network.
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Lansing Non-Motorized Transportation Network - The City of Lansing believes the existing and proposed connections
provide a significant improvement to the south and east side of Lansing. The connections provide student access to and
from school or work, provide commuter opportunities to Downtown Lansing, East Lansing, MSU, Delhi and Delta that
otherwise would require a vehicle. The connections also provide access to the many recreational activities the existing
trails offer such as biking,fishing, kayak rental access and nature viewing.
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South East Non-Motorized Transportation - The City of Lansing is in the process of improving the non-motorized
connections within the southeastern section of the city adjacent to East Lansing, Michigan State University and Delhi
Township. Community comments from public input meetings were incorporated into the Public Service's non-motorized
plan.
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Delhi Township—Delhi Township borders the south side of Lansing. The Township adopted a Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan in 2007 and has implemented a portion of the Plan to Willoughby Road, 1 mile south of the Kenneth
Hope Soccer Complex. In 2014, the Township completed a significant trail connection to the Lansing River Trail.
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Delta Township—Delta Township borders the west side of Lansing. The Township has a Non-Motorized Transportation
Plan adopted in 2003 and updated in 2018. Connections to Lansing on Willow Highway, Michigan Avenue and near the
intersection of Mt. Hope and Old Lansing Road have been completed or are in process.
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East Lansing—East Lansing borders the east side of Lansing. They have been a partner in various projects with the City
of Lansing in the past including Ranney Skate Park and the River Trail construction and maintenance. The East Lansing
Non-Motorized Transportation Plan shows connections from Lansing to East Lansing in various locations.
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Ingham County—In March 2020, Ingham County voters approved renewing the millage to support the development of a
county-wide regional trails and parks system. The Ingham County Regional Trails and Parks Plan document was created,
and detailed projected/estimated costs for trail construction, maintenance, or repair, and identified a method for
project ranking and selection.A 6-year capital improvement plan was formulated, including a method for project
evaluation and selection of trails and park projects. Maximizing millage dollars by leveraging available grant funds was
an important consideration of the process.This last phase included recommendations for spending percentages of the
identified millage categories.The Regional Trails and Parks Plan document was developed through a series of drafts,
incorporating the comments of the Task Force over several months.The final draft with supporting graphics was be
presented to the Task Force for final approval and adoption.
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and ending in Lyons, MI.The following map has been created to help users find access points and amenities, locate river
hazards, and share information about Middle Grand communities. MGROW also has a waterproof spiral bound guide
book that includes detailed launch information, maps, and historical information from Smithville Dam upstream of Eaton
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Red Cedar Water Trail -The Red Cedar River is a tremendous water resource, stretching from Livingston County to the
Grand River in Lansing. With a watershed of approximately 472 square miles, it provides many opportunities for
recreation, education, nature observation and serves as an important drain way for the communities along the way.
Experience the 23 mile—14 hour Red Cedar River Water Trail from Williamston Township to the Grand River confluence
and Cherry Hill Park boat launch in Lansing.
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Park Board Meetings
The Park Board attended a working session in January to formulate recommendations for the Master Plan.
Their recommendations and results are as follows:
Lansing Park Board
Recommendations: 2020-2025 Master Plan Working Session
January/February 2020
Following are the results from a January 2020 working session held by the majority of the Lansing Park Board.
Results and reflections are listed under each agenda item, and recommendations and action items are listed at
the end of this report.
In attendance were: Zoe Ahlstrom, Mike Dombroski, Veronica Gracia-Wing, Sean Hammond, Michael Ruddock
and Kimberly Whitfield.
I. IDENTITY &VALUES
A. What three words come to mind when you reflect on the "community" part of the Lansing Parks
and Recreation Department's tagline of "Creating community through people, parks and
programs?"
1. Connection, identity, opportunity.
2. Closeness, neighbors, niche.
3. Diversity, unity, families.
4. Accessible, anchor, unique.
5. Comfortable, connected, rare.
B. What does that community experience bring to your life?
1. Not about the space itself, but a proxy for people getting together and spending time with
each other.
2. Makes me feel good to watch or see.
3. There's something very pure about a park. There aren't a lot of frills. They provide the
most basic form of connection.
4. You meet people with similar interests that you may not have known already.
5. Parks allow for people to say things like "good morning," which you might not otherwise
have the opportunity to say.
6. Parks = friends.
7. People are attracted to these spaces, and have casual interactions.
8. Shrinks the city; makes you see and interact with more people than you would
otherwise.
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II. PRIORITIES & STRATEGIC VISIONING
A. "What do you see looking ahead five years?"
1. It is easy to use parks and to recreate.
a) Make it easy to find that these things exist in Lansing.
b) Making it easier for people to get to parks not by driving.
c) Easier, more welcoming of people with disabilities.
2. Broadened definition of recreation.
a) Expanding non-traditional partnerships, i.e. with the Lansing Maker Network, Tri-
County Office on Aging
b) Team rec sports, skate park, BMX, disc golf, cooking classes; access to 3D
printers; blacksmithing; etc.
c) Being on-trend, not trendy.
3. Prioritized programming and opportunities for seniors.
a) More courses for mind development
4. Prioritized inclusion of young people (3 to 17) in planning processes.
a) Our plan should be molded by the people who are the future.
5. Connected, both within the City of Lansing and beyond.
a) Includes places, as well as natural spaces.
b) All modes of transportation.
c) We're lacking greater connection beyond the central spine of the River Trail.
d) Better connection of our greenspaces, in a green way.
6. Increased and better utilized greenspaces and waterways.
a) More greenspace Downtown; reclaiming and making more walkable where
possible from sidewalks or roadways.
b) Prioritized health, connectivity and use of our waterways.
7. Greater engagement with and amenities and investments in neighborhood parks.
a) Benches, walking paths, etc.
b) A clear path for neighborhood or community driven projects.
8. Greater coordination with outside agencies.
a) NRTF/DNR priorities.
b) Developers/economic development
9. An engaged, informed citizenry.
a) Intentional engagement of Lansing residents, including expanding feedback
opportunities in parks and beyond and leveraging social media trends.
b) Shedding skepticism or cynicism of the department - establishing trust.
10. A well-inventoried park system and related assets.
a) Maintenance or sustainability plans for each asset.
b) More intentional approach to historical assets and decision-making.
11. A funded, efficient, celebrated park department and system.
a) Celebrating the people who make LPR what it is.
b) Efficient and engaged processes and oversight.
c) Residents understand how to contact and connect with the LPR board, adding
more value to the board meetings and community interactions.
d) Five year plan that residents feel like they were a part of and understand.
e) Better understanding of what the millage is, what those dollars mean to families.
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f) Useful, up to date technology.
g) Increase in the millage?
III. REVIEW OF 2015-2020 PLAN: What did we learn from the outcomes?How can we improve?
A. General Ideas
1. Make the Master Plan more accessible and easier to consume.
2. Include more photos.
3. Regularly planned updates to LPR board and community on results and plan progress.
B. Naturalization Feedback
1. Interested in keeping as a goal area, but reframe what naturalization is with the public
and plan for more successful outcomes.
2. Start smaller and have success in one naturalized space to demonstrate to the public,
then branch out from there.
3. Include pollinating factors.
C. Trees Feedback
1. Interested in keeping as a goal area, but with SMART goal development.
2. Board has little understanding of the activities of forestry.
3. This department ought to be more engaged and well-reported on.
4. Highly disagree that this goal was accomplished -- contentious on replacing or
addressing dead or dying trees
5. Major safety threat
D. Rivers/Waterways Feedback
1. Interested in keeping as a goal area, but prioritizing health and use, not just connections.
2. Should the department or City add a water health position?
E. Foundation Feedback
1. Maintain, but redefine as strategically growing friends groups and partnerships.
F. Non-motorized Trails Feedback
1. Maintain, but regional connection, mapping and partnerships should become a priority.
G. Diversify Recreational Opportunities Feedback
1. Interested in keeping as goal area, but work needs to be done to understand what this
means: do we mean diversity or diversified experiences and where is the overlap?
2. We must better understand who is using parks: who is and who isn't using parks and
recreation assets? HOW are they using them?
3. How are we partnering with talent attraction and economic development initiatives?
IV. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
A. Priorities and values to be reflected in the 2020-2025 Master Plan goal-setting:
1. This board wants Lansing Parks and Recreation to be, with our preliminary action ideas
following:
a) Connected
(1) Plan to move easily between parks
(2) Continued River Trail improvements and extension
(3) Enhanced partnerships/regionalism
(4) Technology in the parks and on our trails
b) Accessible
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(1) Mapping
(2) Addressing all forms of transportation
(3) Webs ite/registration improvements
(4) Youth-->Senior programming
c) Resilient
(1) Inventoried
(2) Maintained/maintenance plans
(3) Ecology plan (trees, water)
d) Diversified
(1) Increased recreation opportunities, non-traditional
(2) Partnerships with Lansing providers
V. RECOMMENDATIONS
A. RATIONALE
1. The board believes meetings should be on days and at times that are easy to attend.
2. The board believes that meeting at accessible, culturally-relevant community venues will
result in increased engagement.
3. The board believes engaging residents in visioning and value-based feedback forums --
rather than reacting to previously established goals as has been done in the past-- will
result in increased engagement, both in attendance and in master plan buy-in.
4. The board believes the electronic survey should be an extension of the visioning and
value-based feedback sessions, and composed in a way that
5. The board believes a multi-prong engagement effort is critical to gather feedback that
actually informs and inspires the Master Plan.
B. PUBLIC MEETING DATES/TIMES
1. Meeting One: Weekday morning
2. Meeting Two: Weekday evening
3. Meeting Three: Weekend morning
4. Meeting Four: Weekend afternoon
C. PUBLIC MEETING LOCATIONS
1. Impression 5
2. Gregory's Soul Food
3. Eastern High School
4. Cristo Rey Church
D. PUBLIC MEETING FORMAT
1. Introduce what the plan is, how it is to be used, what will be done with public feedback
and what they can expect about implementation, accountability and opportunities for
further feedback.
2. At each meeting, a prompt of"We want Lansing Parks and Recreation to be..." will be
presented to the group.
3. Five tables will have the following value themes posted on large sticky notes, with space
available for people to write on them directly, or note cards nearby:
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a) Connected
b) Accessible
c) Resilient
d) Diversified
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4. After the introduction, residents will be asked to visit each table to provide input on what
kinds of things, actions or opportunities would need to be reflected for those statements
to be true.
5. The ??? table is a place for people to add another value statement if they'd like.
a) The prompt will be: "What's missing? What more should Lansing Parks and
Recreation be?"
6. A time limit should be placed on the group table work, and staff should be present to
listen in and help facilitate group conversations.
7. At the end of the time period, wherever people have left-off is where they'll stay for the
next segment, which will be to report back as a table group on themes they've noticed,
or items they'd like to prioritize; opening the discussion up to the rest of the group for
additional input.
8. Feedback from the tables and group discussion should be reviewed for recurring
themes, and translated into goals for the Master Plan.
E. SURVEY
1. The survey should reflect the above questions, in addition to a few of the traditional
use/features questions usually asked.
2. Veronica Gracia-Wing will offer her counsel on survey question development in
partnership with the LPR department, pending department and platform requirements.
F. OTHER OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT TOUCHPOINTS
1. Develop a pop up plan and partner toolkits to:
a) Engage in mini public engagement sessions, replicating and scaling the above
format, or;
b) Distributing information on the social media/paper survey.
c) Partners could include:
(1) Farmers markets
(2) Neighborhood associations
(3) Churches
(4) Schools
(5) Sports/team/league nights
(6) Community centers
(7) Lugnuts
(8) Festivals
(9) City Hall, etc.
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G. OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Provide on-site child care at public meetings.
2. Provide food and beverage at public meetings.
3. Purchase advertisements on social media and traditional outlets to promote a) public
meetings and b) social media surveys.
a) $1,000 total to
(1) Boost a series of 10 social media posts at $50 each;
(2) Divide the remaining $500 between print and other digital ads.
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Surveys
The Leisure Services division of the Parks Department is responsible for the planning and programming of all
recreational activities for youth and adult including, but not limited to fitness, sports, arts and culture, dance,
therapeutic recreation, special events, after school programs and summer camps. The Leisure services division also
oversees the use and upkeep of four community centers, a historical mansion,two outdoor pools, and several athletic
fields.
Program Surveys
Part of the programming process includes following up with those who use the facilities and participate in the programs.
The recreation staff administers surveys throughout the year after some programs like their Kids' Camp in the summer,
and after every major event such as the Mayor's River Walk, Concerts in the Park and the Daddy Daughter and Mother
Son Dances.
Data gathered from these surveys directly reflect the goals set by the department, as well as how to direct millage
funding. For example,following Summer Kids Camp a survey was sent to parents to complete. Of those surveyed,92%
said they programs were good to excellent in meeting the needs of their children and 93% rated all the activities
provided as good to excellent.
Recreation Opinion Survey
A recreation and parks opinion Master Plan survey was made available from May through August on the Parks and
Recreation website and Facebook page at https://www.lansingmi.gov/masterplansurvey
Over six hundred surveys were collected. The results represent people in all wards of the community. The following
results do not include the free form question answers.
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Q1. How would you rate your satisfaction with
the City of Lansing's parks, community centers
and pools?
11% 4%
31%
54%
Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Not Too Satisfied Not Satisfied
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Q2. How often do you or members of your
household visit a park or natural area?
21% 21%
31% 27%
A few times a year A few times a month At least once a week Almost every day
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Q3. How often do you or members of your
household visit a community center or pool?
7% 10
10%
82%
A few times a year A few times a month At least once a week Almost every day
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Q4. Is there a park, community center, or pool
that you can easily access near your home?
6%
13%
81%
Yes No Not sure
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Q5. Which of the following activities would you
say are most important to you and members of
your household?
9% 28%
9%
10% 28%
Visiting parks for walking, running, hiking or biking
Enjoying nature and open spaces
Picnics
Speciality activities (gardening, golf, skateboarding, disc golf, dog park)
Visitng playgrounds
Visting community centers for educational opportunities or activities
Swimming at pools
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Q6. Please select the park maintenance activity
you think is most important.
6%
9%
39%
Keeping restrooms open Maintaining native vegetation in natural areas
Watering and mowing grass areas Caring for trees
Caring for shrubs and plants in landscape beds None of the above
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Q7. What improvements would make you
more likely to use Lansing's park facilities?
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Q8. The City of Lansing has a park millage,
which means that for every $1,000 of taxable
property value, $1.00 is dedicated to parks.
The funds generated from the millage are
used for capital improvements, leverage for
grant funding, operations and mainte
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Q9. Which of the following should be
prioritized with millage funds?
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■ Maintenance (lawn mowing and other maintenance)
■Capital Improvements (construction)
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Q9. Which of the following should be
prioritized with millage funds?
Second Choice
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■ Maintenance (lawn mowing and other maintenance)
■Capital Improvements (construction)
■Operation (such as administration)
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Q9. Which of the following should be
prioritized with millage funds?
Third choice
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■ Maintenance (lawn mowing and other maintenance)
■Capital Improvements (construction)
■Operation (such as administration)
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Q21. What are the reasons you use these
parks?
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■Close to home ■ Paths Natural resources Other
■ Picnic shelters ■Athletic fields ■ Playgrounds
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Q22. Which ward do you live in?
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Q23. Including yourself, how many children
under the age of 18 reside in your household?
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Q24. Including yourself, how many adults age
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Every five years,Lansing Parks and Recreation engages in a five-year master planning
process. One very important element of that plan includes hearing from YOU.
In this survey,we hope to better understand your experiences and feelings to help us
shape the future of parks and recreation.
We think it's safe to say that now,more than ever,we are all understanding the role parks
and recreation plays in our lives a little differently. While this survey is a little on the longer
side,we hope you'll stick with it to help us create a plan that reflects your values.
Head over to www.lansin_gmi.gov/masterplansurvey_to complete the quick master plan
survey in order to let your voice be heard!Feedback from you is so important in
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Park Board Meeting
The Park Board regularly meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public to
receive input from the community. The Board held a public meeting in October to receive public input and provide
comments on the draft Master Plan. After the October meeting the plan will be available for review and public input for
the Board to vote on the final plan at its November meeting to recommend submission to Lansing City Council.
City Council
Committee will review the Plan at their November 23, 2020 meeting and make the referral to Lansing City Council for
the November 30, 2020 meeting. At the December 14, 2020 Lansing City Council meeting, a public hearing will be set
for January 11, 2021 to receive final public comment prior to Council voting on the final plan.
Public Meeting/ Hearing
Park Board -A public meeting was advertised and held before the Park Board on October 14, 2020 and November 10,
2020. The Park Board adopted the plan, and recommended adoption by the Lansing City Council on January 11, 2021.
Lansing City Council—A public hearing was advertised and held before the Lansing City Council on January 11, 2021.The
Lansing City Council adopted the plan on
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ACTION PLAN
Introduction
The action plan was developed as a way to identify how the City intends to meet the goals and objectives set forth in
Recreation Master Plan in the next 5 years. The actions are not listed in any particular order. The basis for the following
actions are consistent with information gathered through the Parks and Recreation Survey, public input meetings,
interviews, city-wide planning efforts, demographic data, land use trends and recreation master plans of adjacent
communities. All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park Millage,general fund
and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City Council.
The action plan is divided into two separate focus areas including the Capital Improvement Schedule and Planning
Projects. Development projects that were identified as meeting the Recreation Master Plan goals and objectives, are
grant eligible, and capable of being completed in the next five years, are included in the Capital Improvement Schedule.
Master plans, studies and marketing strategies that meet the goals and objectives and will be funded through the park
millage, general fund and partnerships are included on the Planning Program.
The Parks Department cares for parks by allocating funds to different scopes of work.The Department goes through an
annual budgeting process where funds are allocated to planning, neighborhood park renovations, repair and
maintenance, and capital improvement projects that are grant eligible. For example, every year funds are allocated for
improvements and maintenance of five to six neighborhood playgrounds.These items are not included in the Capital
Improvement Schedule of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan because they are typically repair/maintenance projects,
are smaller projects that can be funded through the general fund or park millage, or they are not eligible for MDNRE
grant funds.
Action 2020-2025
The Parks Department cares for parks by allocating funds to different scopes of work.The Department goes through an
annual budgeting process where funds are allocated to planning, neighborhood park renovations, repair and
maintenance, and capital improvement projects that are not grant eligible. For example, every year funds are allocated
for improvements and maintenance of five to six neighborhood playgrounds. These items are not included in the Capital
Improvement Schedule of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan because they are typically repair/maintenance projects,
are smaller projects that can be funded through the general fund or park millage, or they are not eligible for MDNRE
grant funds. Established 5016, Friends of Lansing Parks group,to clean up and maintain the beautiful park lands.
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Capital Improvement Project Descriptions
Acquire Park Land—The Parks Department is always looking for additional property to acquire or purchase to improve
the offering of facilities and activities to the public. There are areas along the River Trail where the City would like to
extend it, but are unable to do so because they don't own the property needed. Property has been obtained to expand
park property at Hunters Ridge, River and St.Joseph Streets,Willard Avenue, Boat Club property, and land adjacent to
Edmore and Davis Parks.
Canoe and Kayak Launch—Lansing has one lake,two rivers, and one creek that offer great canoeing and kayaking
experiences. There are currently eight locations where one can put in and take out a boat. Both activities are becoming
popular. Launches have been put in at Tecumseh Park, Moores Park, Rotary Park, Krueger Landing and we are looking
two additional locations.
River Trail, Extend Northern Route to Delta Township—The existing River Trail ends on the northwest side of Lansing
at Dietrich Park.The proposed extension would run to Tecumseh Park and connect to Delta Township's non-motorized
system. Delta Township has a non-motorized transportation plan that includes a connection to Lansing in this location.
The proposed project includes: boardwalk, bridges, paved trail, signs, benches and trash receptacles.
Bear Lake—The River Trail currently terminates at a point near Cavanaugh Road. The City is working with the City of
East Lansing and Michigan State University to extend the trail from that point into campus. The proposed Bear Lake
Pathway is approximately 1.5 miles in length beginning at Cavanaugh Road then heading northeast through Consumers
Energy corridor, MSU, residential property, Hospice,the Lansing School District and Tammany Hills Apartments before
ending along Forest Road where the pathway will connect to Staten Road at Forest Road.
Forest Aker's&Crescent—Flower Pot—Completing this segment of the trail would connect the Bear Lake/Fenner
Evergreen trail extensions to the River Trail just south of Kircher.
River Trail, Fenner-Evergreen—The River Trial runs just northeast of Mt. Hope Cemetery will extend through Fenner and
Evergreen Cemetery and continue along Forest Road to the Bear Lake connection.
River Trail, Frances Park to Cambridge Road—Completing this segment of the trail would allow those who live in the
subdivision surround Frances Park to walk safely to Frances Park,the France Overlook, and to connect to the Waverly
Road Path,which leads to the newly constructed River Trail South Extension.
Trees—Continue to plant new and replace removed trees in city parks throughout the city.
Washington Park—Replace the old, deteriorating pavilion with a new, more accessible, ADA compliant pavilion.
Turner-Mini Park—Replace the existing pavers to eliminate trip hazards in this highly utilized area.
Wentworth Park—Replace fence along east side of the park to safely separate the park from the river and steam pipe.
Dog Park—Establish an off leash dog park in the downtown Lansing area and at Attwood Park providing additional areas
for pet owners.
Ferris Park—Construct a drop-in baseball facility open to the public where youth and adults may play.
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Community Centers—Upgrade flooring, lighting, doors, and paint for cleaner and more energy efficient facilities.
Fulton Park—Construct an overlook at rivers edge to allow for safe fishing along the bank of the Grand River and
installation of BMX bicycle training and skill building stations.
Frances Park—Construct and installation of an open to the public Cricket Field.
Ingham Park—Continue improvements at the only Lansing disc golf course located within a neighborhood with the
installation of cement tee pads.
Marscot Park—Repair and upgrade the current basketball court.
Moores Park—Repair and upgrade the current basketball court, and begin phase repair work on the last Bintz pool.
Marshall Park—Installation of a perimeter-walking path around the park,further extending walking areas within the
city.
Risdale Park—Continue expansion of the sports complex with the installation of a track around the current soccer field.
St.Joe Park—Upgrade the current tennis courts that are utilized by the Lansing School District,Todd Martin Youth
Development Fund and neighborhood residents.
Riverpoint Park—Installation of a dock providing another access point to the Grand River.
Riverfront Park—Installation of a playground and equipment to further enhance the development along the river in
downtown.
Red Cedar Development—Connect the river trail to the park and new development connecting Lansing, East Lansing
and Michigan State University.
Burchard Park—Installation of lights at the Brenke Fish Ladder further enhancing the area for use as a special event
venue.
Comstock Park—Renovate and upgrade the existing community building located in a heavily utilized park.
Durant Park—Construction of an outdoor stage to facilitate concerts and neighborhood events.
Reutter Park—Continue repairs and upgrades to the fountain to a downtown park.
Potter Park—Potter Park Zoo is managed by Ingham County, but owned by the City of Lansing, and County upgrades will
be included in the City of Lansing plan.
City wide Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood Parks—In addition to the annual allocation of funds for
park maintenance and improvements,these funds will be set aside specifically for Neighborhood Parks.The intent is to
locate matching funds to increase the dollar value that can be allocated to these types of projects.
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issued an Executive Order to establish and create the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Sustainability,who will help
guide the City in its climate action and sustainability efforts.The goals of the plan include reducing the City's carbon
impact, increasing energy efficiency, reducing waste and looking at other areas that lead to long-term operational
savings, while protecting the natural environment.
To view the entire plan,visit
https://www.lansingmi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11081/City-of-Lansing-Climate-Action-Plan
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www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse - October 7,2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday,October 14,2020
at 6:30 p.m.via ZOOM conferencing for the purpose of public input on the Parks Five Year Master
Plan for 2020-2025. Please visit www.iarsingmi.gov;8271Parks-Recreation prior to the meeting
for complete ZOOM meeting information.
006 Executive Order 20204 Governor Whitener declared a statewide State of Emergency due
to the spread of the novel coronavirus(COV1D-19). To mitigate the spread of COVED-19 and to
provide essential protections to vulnerable Michiganders and this State's health care system and
other critical infrastructure,it is crucial that all Michiganders take steps to-limit in-person contact,
particularly in the context of large groups. Therefore,the above meetings will be conducted via
audio/video conference.
The meetings are being held electronically in accordance with the Open Meetings Act in an effort
to protect the health and safety of the public. Members of the public wishing to participate in
the meeting may do so by logging into or calling into the meetings using the website or phone
number above,and meeting iD provided. Michigan Executive Order 2020-154 provides temporary
authorization of remote participation in public meetings and hearings.
For more information,please call 517.483.4307. If you are interested in this matter,please attend
the ZOOM public meeting. Written comments will be accepted between 6 a.m.and 5 p.m on
City business days if received before 5 p.m. on the day of the Public Meeting at the Lansing
Department of Parks and Recreation office,200 N.Foster Ave,Lansing,MI 48912 or email kellie.
brown@lansingmi.gov
Brett Kaschinske,Director
www.lansingmi.gov/827IParks-Recreation
www.facebook com/LansingParksAndRecreation CP#20-237
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PARK BOARD MEETING
Foster Center
October 14,2020
MEMBERS PRESENT: Zoe Ahlstrom, Mike Dombrowski, Kimberly Whitfield, Rick Kibbey (arrived 7 p.m.), Erika Poland,
Brian Daniels,Jennifer Poplar(zoom)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Brett Kaschinske, Parks and Recreation Director; Kellie Brown, Board Secretary; Emily Farrell,
Parks and Recreation Communications Coordinator;Julia Stoutjesdyk, Parks and Recreation
Intern
CALL TO ORDER: 6:32 p.m.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
BOARD MEETING MINTUES: Kimberly Whitfield moved to approve the September 9 minutes as submitted; seconded
by Mike Dombroski. 5 yeas; 0 nay
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Art Policy
Kaschinske stated on the River Trail north of Rotary Park there was a Black Lives Matter mural along the trail that
someone has spray painted over.
The city covered the graffiti with gray paint and there is an artist who wants to repaint the mural but at this time,the
weather is an issue.
Kaschinske stated the first mural was not presented or approved by the board but he wants to be sure this one is. We
are asking for an anti-graffiti coating on the new mural and asking the artist to maintain the mural.
Dombrowski inquired if anti-graffiti coating is slippery when wet since this is on the trail. Kaschinske stated that is being
checkedinto.
Ahlstrom inquired if this could move forward without the coating. Kaschinske stated yes, but the artist would need to
maintain it.
Dombrowski stated the George Floyd mural was tagged and redone, and asked if it was tagged again. Kaschinske stated
he was not aware if it had been again.
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Erica Poland approved the repainting of the mural, Brian Daniels seconded. 5 yeas; 0 nays
Motion carried.
Ahlstrom asked for an update in November.
OLD BUSINESS
Five-Year Plan
Kaschinske stated staff has put a lot of time into the plan. He would first like to look at the goals to see if this what the
board was looking for.
Dombrowski stated he moved objectives to other goals, added some goal and an additional goal of place making and put
together the rationale.
Kaschinske commented on goal number two, objective E about expanding facilities and stated with everything that has
happened with Covid that if we could get to where we used to be before it, he would be ecstatic. He also inquired as to
what types of fields the board was looking to expand.
Poplar commented she would like to see more education and explanation, such as signs, when turning an area into a
natural area.
Ahlstrom inquired if there was anything in the action plan for Adado Riverfront Park.
Discussion took place about the plan and Dombrowski stated he would reword the goals and update.
Ahlstrom asked for an explanation of Our Foundation.
Kaschinske stated Our Foundation,formerly known as Capital Region Community Foundation,funded and received
corporate donations for Rotary Park and their next place making effort is 496 to Burchard Park. They are looking at a
possible destination playground ($500,000) at Riverfront Park in the north end and developing Burchard Park with
lighting similar to 5:01 event lighting.
Poplar mentioned goal 3 and redesigning parks and mentioned possible splash pads that have the option for a person to
start and then they shut off after a certain time.
Kaschinske stated we have not heard from citizens that they are interested and Moores Park neighborhood does not
want one, although they are lower maintenance than pools.
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Ahlstrom recommended the ideas and passion for place making be incorporated into CIP project planning.
Kaschinske stated that could be done at board meetings. There are 111 parks to improve upon.
Ahlstrom inquired if there is anything in the goals or plan for utilizing CDBG funds. Kaschinske stated no, but he is
always looking at CDBG funding for projects.
Poland inquired if there are specific ideas for CIP projects.
Ahlstrom asked members to think about specific plans for CIP projects and to come to the November meeting with some
ideas.
Kaschinske reviewed the draft plan.
UPDATES
Kaschinske reviewed the updates: an outdoor, concrete table tennis table was installed and gates for the parking lot at
Moores Park. Contractor WTA has begun an assessment of Moores Park pool. The bathroom has seen homeless activity
as well as graffiti. Risdale Park also had a significant amount of graffiti on the building.
Foster Center is serving as a site for the Lansing School District learning labs, currently over 40 students are enrolled.
Parking lots are being striped, seal coated or crack sealed.
Davis Park trail loop has been sealed.
Moores River Drive trail has been repaired.
STATEMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Whitfield mentioned park awareness with a community page to highlight individuals in the community.
Kaschinske stated that could be done, many parks are named after community individuals.
Meeting adjourned 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: Kellie Brown, Board Secretary
Approved November 10, 2020
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PARK BOARD MEETING
Zoom Conference Meeting#869-9515-6741
November 10,2020
VIRTUAL MEMBERS PRESENT: Zoe Ahlstrom, Lansing Michigan; Mike Dombrowski, Lansing Michigan; Kimberly
Whitfield, Lansing Michigan; Brian Daniels, Lansing Michigan; Jennifer Poplar,
Lansing Michigan; Rick Kibbey(6:50 p.m.) Lansing Michigan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Erika Poland
VIRTUAL OTHERS PRESENT: Brett Kaschinske, Parks and Recreation Director; Kellie Brown, Board Secretary;
Emily Farrell, Parks and Recreation Communications Coordinator,Julia
Stoutjesdyk, Parks and Recreation Intern;Jim Perkins
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
BOARD MEETING MINUTES: Kimberly Whitfield moved to approve the October 14, 2020 minutes as
submitted; seconded by Mike Dombrowski. 5 yeas; 0 nay
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Renaming drive in Grand River Park
Kaschinske asked board members to refer to their packets. Jim Perkins is heavily involved with the MSU Crew and there
are three buildings they utilize at the east end of Grand River Park and he would like to rename the road leading to
them.
Kaschinske needs to know the exact location of the drive he wishes to rename. West Main is the entrance to the park
and there are three businesses and the Michigan Princess that have a West Main address. He needs clarification of the
location because renaming a street with businesses on it would cause the businesses to incur costs.
If Mr. Perkins wishes for the entire street to be renamed, he would need the businesses to sign off. If it is only the dirt
section there is no issue and a sign could be placed.
Kaschinske is not sure how the businesses would make the changes with Google, GPS, etc.
Dombrowski stated the map is confusing because there are two beginning points indicated.
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Kaschinske stated yes, if the beginning is the second point there would not be an issue, however if it is the first point it
concerns the businesses and we would need them to authorize the change.
Jim Perkins agreed it would not be fair to the businesses.
Kaschinske stated the businesses face Old Lansing Road; however,you cannot enter from Old Lansing Road but instead
need to enter in from the park.
Daniels stated the second beginning point would be easier logistically and would be fair to the businesses who would
not need to make changes.
Kaschinske asked Perkins if the intent is to rename the dirt section of the road.
Perkins stated they would be happy with the start of the gravel road to be renamed as it serves the three buildings that
house the rowing groups.
Kaschinske inquired who it would affect.
Perkins stated he spoke with the groups and no one has an issue with changing the name. He explained recently there
was an attempted burglary and the Lansing Police had a difficult time finding the location and he hopes the name
change would clarify the location. It would be changed with Google and for GPS purposes.
Kaschinske stated part of the issue is Main Street in Lansing has been changed to Malcolm X and this area is in Lansing
Township and they did not make the change so it is still known as Main Street.
Kaschinske stated he is concerned about the three businesses and he does not want this to cost them to change
advertising, letterhead, business cards, etc. Other concerns would be how Google, 911, etc. would distinguish the
location.
Perkins stated they would cover all bases to ensure the start of Boathouse Parkway would start at the beginning of the
gravel road and gate. MSU has provided a large piece of granite that would be engraved and placed at the entrance to
mark the start of the drive and it would not affect the other businesses. The gate is a prominent start to the road and
would differentiate the entrance.
Ahlstrom inquired if GPS is inaccurate so people do not know where to go.
Perkins stated the problem seems to be the two parallel West Main Streets that run by the park and tracks. This would
not cost anyone and he would ensure Google and GPS would be changed.
Ahlstrom inquired if some of the problems could be eliminated with better signage at the park entrance.
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Perkins stated yes and he is surprised there is still an area named Main Street since it has the two parallel section. They
only want to change the small section that services the three boathouses. The area has a gated entrance, a straight
section and an end.
Dombrowski stated Google doesn't recognize the gravel section and it would need to be recognized.
Perkins stated yes that is the intent and he will take the responsibility to ensure it is done.
Dombrowski inquired if the township is responsible to map it.
Kaschinske stated he would check with Public Service and would want to have that added to the recommendation.
Ahlstrom stated there are three groups, but only two signatures on the petition.
Perkins stated the three groups are in support and he has emails, but no signature, from the Lansing Rowing Club in
support. He was not able to meet with them and he would provide the emails.
Ahlstrom asked to have the emails for the record. Kaschinske asked Perkins to send to the board secretary.
Perkins stated they have made improvements, such as planting trees, putting down crushed stone in the parking lot and
they are striving to continue to improve the area.
Ahlstrom stated the board could vote with the contingency on receiving the emails. Whitfield concurred.
Dombrowski stated he rowed at University of Michigan and understand the support of one team and not another.
Ahlstrom moved to accept the renaming beginning at the gravel entrance and upon receipt of the emails from the
Lansing Rowing Club supporting the name change and City working with Google to recognize the road. Supported by
Kibbey, seconded by Poplar. 6 yeas; 0 nay
Motion carried.
Kaschinske stated this still needs to go to Mayor and Council for approval. Also inquired how many trees were planted;
Perkins stated six.
Ahlstrom asked Kaschinske once Mayor and Council approved to advise the board and Mr. Perkins.
OLD BUSINESS
Five-Year Plan
Kaschinske stated the change was to goal 2 to add an environmental component. Also added to the plan were screen
shots of social media posts, media ad for public meeting and accessibility ratings. The next step is to go to committee,
Council public meeting and approval.
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Poplar inquired about accessibility at Moores Pool.
Kaschinske stated it meets requirements because you can access it from the parking lot, access the locker room and
access the pool. It is not easily done and it is being addressed with the consultants. He receives concerns from the local
fishermen who want parking closer to the fishing area, however that area is close to the trail and presents safety issues.
Ahlstrom moved to approve the five-year plan; Daniels seconded. 6 yeas; 0 nay
Motion carried.
Annual Report
Ahlstrom stated Mike Dombrowski completed the report last year and asked him to review the process.
Dombrowski stated he and former board member Michael Ruddock worked on it and they utilized the departments
accomplishments report and minutes from the year to summarize the accomplishments and hot topics.
Kaschinske stated the department is working on the 2020 Accomplishments Report and will focus on the five-year plan
and the millage passing with 75%approval. He will get a preview copy to the board.
Dombrowski and Daniels volunteered to work on the annual report.
UPDATES
Kaschinske thanked staff, Greg Satterfield, Kellie Brown and Emily Farrell for their work on the plan. A city the size of
Lansing would pay$25,000 to $30,000 for a firm to do the plan.
Moores Pool—The consultant is on board and there have been several meetings.
Drive-thru Halloween—500 cars went through Frances Park.
Fulton Park—The playground is being re-done.
Trees—143 trees are being planted at Hunter, Foster, Dunneback and Clifford Parks.
River Trail—Projects have wrapped up for the season. Bridges will be worked on next year by PPZ.
Veteran's Day—City offices are closed tomorrow.
Centers—City offices and community centers are planning, depending on Covid numbers,to open January 11 to the
public.
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Learning Lab—There are over 50 kids enrolled at Foster. The first semester has ended and resulted in a change to the
schedules. There have been no Covid outbreaks.
Ice Rink—Still looking at an artificial ice rink. Washington Park was not frozen once last year.
Mowing—Wrapping up for the season. Some parks may still be mowed to mulch leaves.
Whitefield inquired how likely the artificial ice rink will happen. Kaschinske stated he is about 90%sure. Having an
outdoor rink is important, especially due to Covid.
Ahlstrom inquired if it would be bring your own skates. Kaschinske stated yes, unless there would be a vendor to rent
from.
Whitefield inquired if an RFP would be required. Kaschinske stated he would need to check, but if a vendor was
available maybe not.
Black Lives Matter Mural—The mural has been redone, however,the anti-graffiti cover cannot be done in this weather.
When it is done, it would not be slippery. Also, since it is post-election, hoping there will be no issues with vandalism.
Park Board member—Have not heard anything and it would probably be at least January.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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