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Brett Kaschinske,
Director
Parks and Recreation Dept.,


ph.517.483.4277

Parks and Recreation

From the Director's Desk....

Lansing Parks and Recreation......We have something for you!
Sign up online at  Online Registration for our classes and activities.

Tough Economic Times......We have the cure.

How do you beat the stressful times with a limited budget?  Lansing Parks and Recreation has much to offer all for a great price.....FREE

Join Mayor Virg Bernero for the annual Mayor's River Walk
You can bike, walk, run, or roller blade on our award winning River Trail
Enjoy any of our 115 parks
Fish along the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers
Swim at the Outdoor Pools
Enjoy open indoor swimming at Southside Community Center
Walk the nature trails at Fenner, Frances, Davis, or Hunter Parks
Enjoy the Concerts in the Park
Celebrate Independence Day with a parade, fireworks, and the Lansing Concert Band
Participate in Be a Tourist in your Own Town
Watch a baseball or softball game at one of our many ball diamonds
Visit Fenner Nature Center
Check out the new Pemberton Collection at Turner Dodge
Participate in the Hershey Track and Field Meet
Enjoy the festivals at Riverfront Park or the BMX Track at Gier Park
Check out the Skate Park at Ranney Park or World Day at Hunter Park
Play Tennis, Basketball, or Softball throughout the city at our facilities
Take a walk back in time with at tour of our cemeteries
Picnic in the park and play on the playground
And the list goes on...........

 Program Registration  

Spring/Summer Registration will begin Monday, March 5, 2012 for City of Lansing Residents only and Monday, March 12, 2012 for open registration..

You may register online for upcoming Parks and Recreation activities. Click on the picture of the guide to find the activities you wish to register for and then use Online Registration to register.  If you would like to create an account online also click on the Online Registration link and follow the instructions.


Spring Summer 2012 Activity Guide Cover



2012 Memorial Day Parade - start at 10:00 a.m.

"HONORING OUR HEROS"

Do You want to Participate - CLICK HERE  
Parade Rules - CLICK HERE   
for information call: 483-4276 or 483-4293

Memorial Day 2012



July 4, 2012  - 11:00 a.m. Parade Start
Do You want to Participate - CLICK HERE
For more Information call: 483-4313

July 4th 2012



New Fitness Programs
YOGA GIRL
Yoga on the Grand


Running Trail
Local Fit  

    

New Lansing River Trail Map 




Parks and Recreation E-Newsletter

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CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR E - NEWS TEAM!

We are beginning a new era of communicating with those who participate and have an interest in all things Lansing Parks & Recreation.  Each month we are going to be sending out an E-Newsletter.  This e-mail based newsletter will better connect and share news and information.  We will be highlighting things to do in the upcoming month, News and Highlights, Staff and Volunteer Recognition, Park Highlights, and lastly information on keeping and creating a Green Lansing.



BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Graffiti Free Parks

Want to help in the battle against graffiti in your park? To find out how, click here: Graffiti Free Parks

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Lansing Parks & Recreation is a proud member of the Michigan Recreation and Park Association.  MRPA represents the interest of over 2,000 recreation professionals and citizen advocates throughout Michigan, providing advocacy, knowledge, and programs to enhance the parks and recreation field.