Hawk Island Splash Pad
South Lansing, Lansing, MI
Best for
Best for toddlers through elementary ages
Hours
Splash pad seasonally operates Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; park vehicle access begins at 8:00 and park closes at sunset unless otherwise posted.
Price
Hawk Island charges a vehicle entrance fee to enter the park year round.
Visit style
Destination park outing
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Editor's Take
One of the region's easiest all-ages summer outings if you want splash play plus a bigger park day in one stop.
Best Fit
- Mixed-age siblings who want a simple splash pad plus other park activities
- Families planning a half-day outing with beach, playground, and picnic options
- Visitors who value paved walkways and broader park amenities
- Families looking for completely free parking and admission access
- Parents wanting a smaller neighborhood splash pad with lower overall activity
- Visitors seeking a fully fenced splash-only setting
At a Glance
Venue type
Age groups
Water features
Family amenities
Nearby park amenities
Cost
Shade level
Bathroom access
Fencing
Accessibility and comfort
Visit options
Season model
Toddler-friendly
Part of a larger park
Verified only
Operator type
Hours vary with season or weather
Plan Your Visit
- Swimming beach
- Playground
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Paved accessible walkways
- Fishing docks
Pricing Snapshot
Hawk Island Splash Pad is a warm-weather favorite inside Hawk Island County Park in south Lansing. Families get a zero-depth splash area paired with a beach, community-built playground, picnic shelters, paved accessible walkways, and fishing docks, making it easy to stretch a quick splash stop into a fuller park day. It is best for mixed ages who want simple spray play without committing to a full pool outing, especially when paired with the rest of the park's amenities. Vehicle entrance fees apply to the park even though the splash pad itself is listed as free to use during the season.
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Best for
Best for toddlers through elementary ages
Hours
Splash pad seasonally operates Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; park vehicle access begins at 8:00 and park closes at sunset unless otherwise posted.
Price
Hawk Island charges a vehicle entrance fee to enter the park year round.
Visit style
Destination park outing
Phone
(517) 676-2233Address
1601 E Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI, 48910
Last updated
April 18, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 10, 2026
Checked against 2 public sources.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
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