Eaton County Parks

10/22/2026

🍁We hope you will join our Autumn Color Tour at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge! 🍂

Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Address: 133 Fitzgerald Park Drive, Grand Ledge, MI, 48837
Additional Details: Please meet at Pavilion #6, near the old red playhouse and Ledges Trail trailhead.

10/21/2026

🍁Thanks to everyone who stopped out at Keehne Park in Bellevue on October 9th! A beautiful park in a wonderful community. 🍂

10/20/2026

🍂 Delta Township is hosting an Autumn Hike at Grand Woods Park! Along the way, learn more about the natural communities right in your backyard with Eaton County Parks Naturalist, Ben Savoie. 🥾

📅 Wednesday, October 21st
⏰ 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Grand Woods Park 4500 W. Willow Highway, Lansing, MI 48917

Come enjoy the changing colors, fresh air, and a closer look at the natural spaces that make Grand Woods Park special! 🍁🌲

10/15/2026

🍁The next stop in Autumn Color Tour with Eaton County Parks will be at Lincoln Brick park in Grand Ledge! 🍂 This is a change in the original schedule due to the forest stewardship work taking place at Fox Park.

Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Address: 13991 Tallman Road, Grand Ledge, MI, 48837
Additional Details: Please meet at the Lion's Den, we will be starting near the prairie.

Fun for the whole family! No registration is required, this event is free and open to all ages.

10/13/2026

***UPDATE***
🌳 Park Closures for Forest Stewardship & Restoration

Beginning Wednesday, October 14th Fox Park will be closed while a strategic timber harvest takes place. The following week, Lincoln Brick Park will also be closed for the same operations.

📅 Dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on closures and operations, please follow Eaton County Parks on social media.

This project is part of our long-term Forest Stewardship and Restoration Plan. Recent windstorms have damaged trees throughout Fox Park and Lincoln Brick Park, affecting tree health and creating potential hazards for park visitors.

The goal of this work is to:
🌱 Remove trees that are unlikely to survive
🌳 Create space for new tree growth
🌿 Develop a more diverse and resilient forest
🌾 Plant native species suited to these parks
🌱 Help combat invasive species

These efforts will help support the long-term health of our forests while creating healthier, safer park environments for years to come.

For more information, please follow this link to our Forest Stewardship & Restoration Plan!
https://eatoncounty.org/1553/Sustainable-Certified-Forest-Management -2094d1a3256f02574eb9bd48121fd0f7

10/12/2026

A big thank-you to everyone who participated in our 9th Annual Timber Trails 5K! We were fortunate to have wonderful weather for this year’s event.
A special thank-you to Michigan Running Foundation for timing the race and tracking participant results, Toad's for providing drinks and snacks, and Chad with Lake Chiropractic for support.

Timber Trail 5K Results
Award Name Name
Top Overall Male Ben Lowe
Top Overall Female Olivia Theis
Top Masters Male Ryan McFarland
Top Masters Female Denise Berry
Under 10
1st 10 & Under Male Connor Miller
1st 10 & Under Female Charlee Barker
2nd 10 & Under Male Alexander Smith
11-19
1st 11-19 Male Ty Beeman
2nd 11-19 Male Ezekiel Smith
20-29
1st 20-29 Male Bradley Pohl
1st 20-29 Female Rachel Ko
2nd 20-29 Male Jacob Gibson
2nd 20-29 Female Harper Lienerth
3rd 20-29 Male Ethan Roahrig
3rd 20-29 Female Katie Beeman
30-39
1st 30-39 Male Colin Gibson
1st 30-39 Female Michelle Bailey
2nd 30-39 Male Simeon Lowe
2nd 30-39 Female Alaina Pung
3rd 30-39 Male Eric Mollon
3rd 30-39 Female Jenna Jardine
40-49
1st 40-49 Male Patrick Henderson
1st 40-49 Female Jessica Ledergerber
2nd 40-49 Male Jim Hosmer
2nd 40-49 Female Andrea Herrst
3rd 40-49 Male Jason Newton
3rd 40-49 Female Jessica Lowe
50-59
1st 50-59 Male Tom Hedlund
1st 50-59 Female Sarah Eskridge
2nd 50-59 Female Jennifer Zimmerman
3rd 50-59 Female Denise Hedlund
60-69
1st 60-69 Male Thomas Schafer
1st 60-69 Female Susan Pifer
2nd 60-69 Male Daniel Cook
2nd 60-69 Female Amy Willing
3rd 60-69 Female Judy O'Brien
70+
1st 70+ Male James Scholl
1st 70+ Female Vicki Emerson
2nd 70+ Male John Wilson
2nd 70+ Female Chris Ferris
3rd 70+ Male Larry Dudonis

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

☀️Sunshine and blue skies at the Grand Ledge Fall Festival this past Saturday! 🌳Happy to be a part of this community and bring out games while everyone enjoys the outdoors. 🍂

10/05/2026

Want to be a part of Lincoln Brick Park's future forest? 🪏🌱 On October 24th, we need volunteers to help plant new seedlings.

📍Where: Lincoln Brick Park, 13991 Tallman Road, Grand Ledge, MI, 48837
🕗When: October 24th, 2026 from 8:00am to Noon

Get notified about this and other opportunities by signing up to be a volunteer on our website: https://eatoncounty.org/1556/Volunteer-Opportunities