With kids in Lansing, MI
Updated September 24, 2026
Family-friendly places and outings in Lansing, MI, built from 8 published places and 0 upcoming events in our directory. Last updated September 19, 2026.
## Places
### [Love's Kitchen LLC](/places/love-s-kitchen-llc) Love's Kitchen LLC is a cottage food bakery at 1728 S Washington Ave #2 in Lansing, MI. Its range includes international and traditional American baked goods, pastries, chocolates, confections, and candy. The business also serves coffee and lists both takeout and onsite services. Its Google rating is 4.8 stars across 44 reviews.
Beyond its bakery offerings, Love's Kitchen LLC handles catering requests, food trailer services, and small pastry and food services. The business notes that posted food is for catering requests and food trailer services only. Customers can call about special occasions or special requests; the bakery cites a 24- to 72-hour window for those inquiries. Listed payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The location also lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. 1728 S Washington Ave #2, Lansing, MI 48910. Google rating 4.8 from 44 reviews.
### [Scott Woods Park](/places/scott-woods-park) Scott Woods Park at 2605 Clifton Ave in Lansing, MI is a natural park area with nature trails and a lake for kayaking. Hiking is among its listed activities, including kid-friendly hikes, and the park is home to deer and other forest animals. These features give visitors several ways to spend time outdoors, whether walking the trails, looking for wildlife, or taking a kayak onto the lake.
The park welcomes children and dogs, with a play area and a dog park among its amenities. Picnic tables provide a place to sit and eat during a visit. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street, and the park lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. On Google, Scott Woods Park has a 4.7 rating from 312 reviews. 2605 Clifton Ave, Lansing, MI 48910. Google rating 4.7 from 312 reviews.
### [Fenner Nature Center](/places/fenner-nature-center) Fenner Nature Center is a 134-acre park and environmental education site at 2020 E Mt Hope Ave in Lansing, MI. Its visitor center includes hands-on exhibits, while self-guided trails provide opportunities for hiking. The combination of exhibits and trails gives visitors both indoor and outdoor ways to engage with the center’s educational focus. Kid-friendly hikes are among its listed activities, and the site welcomes children and is identified as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings.
For a visit that includes time beyond the trails, Fenner Nature Center has picnic tables and is listed as suitable for picnics. Public restrooms and a free parking lot are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Dogs are welcome. These amenities support visits centered on hiking, exploring the exhibits, or gathering for a picnic. The center holds a Google rating of 4.7 from 831 reviews. 2020 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910. Google rating 4.7 from 831 reviews.
### [Frances Park](/places/frances-park) Frances Park is a city park at 2701 Moores River Dr in Lansing, MI, with a rose garden, woodland trail, river overlook and athletic fields. Hiking, including kid-friendly hikes, is among its listed activities, and cycling lanes provide another option for moving through the park. A basketball court adds to the recreation facilities. The garden and river overlook are distinct features alongside the park’s areas for play and sports.
For picnics and family gatherings, Frances Park has picnic tables and a barbecue grill, along with public restrooms. Children are welcome, and the play area includes slides and swings; the park is also listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings. Dogs are welcome as well. Free parking is available both in a lot and on the street, and the park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. 2701 Moores River Dr, Lansing, MI 48911. Google rating 4.6 from 957 reviews.
### [Hawk Island Park](/places/hawk-island-park) Hawk Island Park is a 100-acre, all-seasons park at 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd in Lansing, MI. Swimming, trails and snowboarding are among its activities, with hiking and cycling lanes also listed. Picnic tables and barbecue grills provide places to gather for a meal, while a volleyball court adds another recreation option. The park has a vehicle entrance fee; both free and paid parking options are listed.
For families, the park includes a play area with slides and swings, along with kid-friendly hikes. It welcomes children and is listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings. Dogs are welcome, and there is a dog park. Public restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking and accessible seating are among the practical amenities. Credit and debit cards are accepted. On Google, Hawk Island Park has a 4.6 rating from 3,107 reviews. 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910. Google rating 4.6 from 3107 reviews.
### [Grand Woods Park](/places/grand-woods-park) Grand Woods Park is a public park on Grand Woods Park Dr in Lansing, MI, with walking trails, disc golf, and athletic fields and courts. Its sports facilities include a baseball field and a volleyball court. For picnics, the park has a pavilion, picnic shelter, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill. These amenities support both active outings and time spent sharing a meal outdoors, without making sports the only reason to visit.
The park welcomes children and dogs, and its listed family features include kid-friendly hikes and a play area with slides and swings. It is also identified as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings. Public restrooms are available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Parking listings include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. Grand Woods Park has a Google rating of 4.6 from 823 reviews. Grand Woods Park Dr, Lansing, MI 48906. Google rating 4.6 from 823 reviews.
### [Sharp Park](/places/sharp-park) Sharp Park at 1401 Elmwood Rd in Lansing, MI brings together a 2-acre fishing pond, a playground, sports facilities and picnic areas in one green space. The playground includes swings and slides, and the park welcomes children and dogs. Hiking is among the available activities, with kid-friendly hikes also listed. Picnic tables and a barbecue grill support outdoor meals, and the park is listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings.
For sports, Sharp Park has a baseball field, basketball and volleyball courts, and tennis courts. An amphitheater adds another facility alongside the recreation areas. Practical amenities include public restrooms, a paid parking lot, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. The park has a Google rating of 4.5 from 670 reviews. Its mix of fishing, play equipment, hiking and sports gives visitors several ways to spend time outdoors. 1401 Elmwood Rd, Lansing, MI 48917. Google rating 4.5 from 670 reviews.
### [Blaze Pizza](/places/blaze-pizza) Blaze Pizza at 300 N Clippert St #18 in Lansing, MI is a counter-service pizzeria serving crispy, thin-crust pizzas with creative toppings and sauces. The setting is casual, with indoor seating and outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. Lunch and dinner are popular times to visit, and the offerings include late-night food, dessert, beer and wine. Vegan, vegetarian and health-conscious options are also listed. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 2,217 reviews.
The restaurant draws students and tourists and accommodates groups, solo diners and families with children; high chairs are available. Orders are placed at the counter rather than through table service, and guests should expect a usual wait. Reservations are not accepted. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available. Free parking is listed both in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. 300 N Clippert St #18, Lansing, MI 48912. Google rating 4.5 from 2217 reviews.
