An Oasis Amidst Lansing’s Concrete & Steel: Frances Park
One of Lansing’s bright spots is Frances Park, located at 2701 Moores River Drive.
It’s a beautiful place to walk – whether alone or with a close friend or partner. The Rose Garden features 155 rose varieties that you can stroll by, get a good view of the Grand River, and walk the woodland trail. There is also a picnic area and access for fishing.
For being this close in proximity to the city, there is a good amount of wildlife here: at any time you could come across serene deer, rascally squirrels, sneaky possums, all types of birds, and yes...maybe a 'friendly' skunk once in a while.
There’s more to do here than walk and gawk...there are ball fields, pavilion, and playground for the kids...or the young at heart.
Frances Park was named for Mrs. S. Frances Moores, the wife of James Moores, who was responsible for the 1918 land donations which saw the beginning of the Lansing Parks system. It took until 1957 before the park was open to the public.
You can think of Frances Park as an oasis amidst the concrete and steel of the city and cramped suburban housing.....it’s a peaceful place to visit.