U.S. Passports

Need a vacation?  Now you need a passport and the Ingham County Parks Department is here to help!  The Parks Department has taken over the responsibilities of processing passport applications for Ingham County.  Click HERE for more information. 

Park Updates

Winter Activities ~ Click HERE for the current status of winter activities at Hawk Island and Burchfield Park. 

Hawk Island Snow Park ~ click HERE for more information on the terrain park and snow tubing hills.  Season Passes are now on sale to purchase visit: www.hawkislandsnowpark.com.

Burchfield Park ~ Weather permitting, the park offers sledding, snow tube rentals, cross country ski rentals, food concession, and a warming lodge! Click HERE for current status of winter activities.

Shelter Reservations ~Ingham County Parks have picnic shelters that accommodate 50 to 375 people. Learn which shelter will best meet your group’s needs by calling the parks office at 517-676-2233.  New this year is the Hawk Island Beach Cabana.  The Cabana is located near the boat rental building at the park.  The three existing picnic shelters at Hawk Island are fully booked each weekend from May to September.  The Cabana will allow us to serve more customers who wish to make a reservation.  The Cabana will seat approximately 50 people and will reserve for $75 for the day.  Reservations for next summer, 2014, can be made now by calling 517-676-2233. 

  

What You Need to Know

2014 Season Passes Available

There will be a per vehicle entrance fee year-round of $3 for Ingham County residents and $5 for non-residents at Burchfield Park, Hawk Island, Lake Lansing Park-North, and Lake Lansing Park-South.  No vehicle entrance fees will be collected one hour prior to the Friday night Band Shell concert at Lake Lansing Park-South.  Annual passes are valid for one calendar year: January 1st - December 31st.   Annual passes are available for $30 for Ingham County residents and $40 for non-Ingham County residents.  Annual passes are available at all gatehouses.  Ingham County welcomes everyone to our parks.  If paying the vehicle entrance fee would be a hardship, please ask the attendant to waive the fee with a hardship pass. 

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