Parks in East Lansing, MI

The best parks in East Lansing, MI offer distinct choices for sports, playground visits, garden walks and time with a dog. John M. Patriarche Park at 960 Alton Street has the largest review count in this guide: 1,161 Google reviews and a 4.7 rating. Its baseball field, basketball court, tennis courts, playground, picnic tables and barbecue grill make it a practical choice for combining several activities in one visit. For plant-focused outings, Horticulture Gardens and Beal Botanical Garden share the highest rating, 4.8, with 430 and 300 reviews respectively. Horticulture Gardens at 1066 Bogue St includes children’s and rose gardens and opens daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beal Botanical Garden on W Circle Dr was founded in 1873 at Michigan State University and features thousands of plants. White Park offers hiking and kid-friendly hikes, while Harrison Meadows Park at 1700 Roxburgh Ave combines hiking with basketball, slides and swings. Northern Tail Dog Park at 6400 Abbot Rd #1422 provides a dedicated dog park; one reviewer describes a wide-open area for dogs to run. For playgrounds and picnics, Valley Court Park adds local events, while Bailey Park has slides and swings and a review specifically praising its playground for toddlers.

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