Lake Lansing Park North
Managed by Ingham County
492 acres6.8 mi of trail
Blue/Green TrailGreen TrailBlue TrailRed/Blue/Green Trail+1
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Haslett
Few parks or trails are on the map in Haslett
The biggest trail networks: Lake Lansing Park North (6.8 mi), Towar Woods Preserve (2.7 mi), Central Park (2.2 mi). 9% of Haslett’s land is conserved, about 926 acres. 1,324 acres are parks and preserves, 71 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
9%
926 acres · of 15.4 sq mi of land
Trails
26 mi
1.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,324 ac
71 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
92%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
8.5 mi
3.3 mi lanes · 3.5 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
4
1 beach · 1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Lake Lansing Park North, with 6.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Towar Woods Preserve
Managed by Meridian Charter Township
125 acres2.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Central Park
Managed by Meridian Charter Township
180 acres2.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Lake Lansing Park South
Park
27 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Towner Road Park
Managed by Meridian Charter Township
24 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Brattin Woods Park
Managed by Meridian Charter Township
22 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Lake Lansing North Preserve
Managed by Meridian Charter Township
75 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 26 parks & preserves
Lake Lansing Park North492 acres · 6.8 mi of trail · Ingham County
DirectionsTowar Woods Preserve125 acres · 2.7 mi of trail · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsCentral Park180 acres · 2.2 mi of trail · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsHillbrook Park27 acres · 0.9 mi of trail
DirectionsLake Lansing Park South27 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
DirectionsTowner Road Park24 acres · 0.8 mi of trail · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsBrattin Woods Park22 acres · 0.4 mi of trail · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsLake Lansing North Preserve75 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · Meridian Charter Township
Marshall Park5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsAlbert A. White Memorial Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of East Lansing
DirectionsTihart Preserve88 acres · Meridian Charter Township
Hubbel Preserve55 acres · Meridian Charter Township
Meridian Central Wetland Preserve29 acres · Meridian Charter Township
North Ridge Preserve21 acres · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsTihart/Cornell Wetland Preserve20 acres · Meridian Charter Township
Forest Grove Preserve19 acres · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsTowner Wetland Preserve14 acres · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsLake Lansing Marsh8 acres · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsBurcham Park5 acres
Lake Lansing South Preserve5 acres · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsNewton Road Park5 acres · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsTowar Park4 acres · Meridian Charter Township
DirectionsLake Lansing Boat Launch4 acres · Ingham County Parks
Spengler Marsh2 acres · Meridian Charter Township
Tank Wetland Preserve2 acres · Meridian Charter Township
Orlando Park1 acres · Meridian Charter Township
Who protects it
926 conserved acres
9% of Haslett’s land. Water is left out: Haslett has 15.4 square miles of land and 0.9 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Haslett’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County321 ac
Private owners318 ac
Town or city240 ac
Other state land46 ac
Local Park · 522 acPrivate Park · 318 acConservation Easement · 46 acLocal Recreation Area · 27 acLocal Conservation Area · 13 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 46 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lansing Park North Local Park | County | 283 | Open |
| Nancy Moore Park Local Park | Town or city | 190 | Open |
| Walnut Hills Country Club Private Park | Private owners | 184 | Restricted |
| Pine Lake Golf Course Private Park | Private owners | 107 | Restricted |
| Lake Lansing Park South Local Park | County | 28 | Open |
| Lake-O-the-Hills Golf Course Private Park | Private owners | 27 | Restricted |
| Brattin Woods Park Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 20 | Open |
| Lake Lansing Marsh Local Conservation Area | County | 10 | Open |
| Lake Lansing Boat Launch Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 6 | Open |
| Hillbrook Park Local Park | Town or city | 6 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
37 places to go in Haslett
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Beaches in Haslett
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Public pools in Haslett
1 public pool without a name on the map.
Playgrounds in Haslett
27 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Dog parks in Haslett
Small Dog ParkIn Central Park
DirectionsBoat launches in Haslett
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Haslett
Observation DeckIn Lake Lansing Park North
DirectionsPicnic areas in Haslett
Covered Picnic Table - Eagle Scout ProjectIn Lake Lansing Park North
DirectionsPlus 1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Community gardens in Haslett
Lake O' The Hills Community GardenLake O' The Hills
DirectionsPlus 2 community gardens without a name on the map.
Trails & water
7 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 14.0 mi
Blue/Green Trail2.3 mi
Green Trail0.9 mi
Blue Trail0.8 mi
Red/Blue/Green Trail0.5 mi
Orange Cutoff Trail0.5 mi
Red Trail0.2 mi
Yellow Cutoff Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
8.5 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
3.3 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
3.5 mi
off-road bike paths
1.7 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
20Tennis
20Basketball
12Soccer
10Pickleball
9Baseball
8Beach volleyball
2Volleyball
1Football
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Haslett: July to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 33 | 44 | 57 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
February is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.8 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Haslett →
Next door
Haslett and its neighbors
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Meridian Township51 miEast Lansing31 miHaslett26 miOkemos20 miBath Township14 miWilliamstown Township4.6 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslett | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Okemos | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Meridian Township | 9% | 1.7 | 56 | 92% | A |
| East Lansing | 10% | 2.3 | 12 | 98% | A |
| Bath Township | 19% | 0.4 | 256 | 70% | A |
| Williamstown Township | 1% | 0.2 | 30 | 28% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Haslett
Where can I hike in Haslett?
The longest trail networks: Lake Lansing Park North, 6.8 miles; Towar Woods Preserve, 2.7 miles; Central Park, 2.2 miles; Hillbrook Park, 0.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Haslett’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Lake Lansing Park North (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Haslett?
8.5 miles of bike routes are on the map: 3.3 of painted or protected lanes, 3.5 of off-road paths and 1.7 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Haslett?
12,850 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Haslett or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,324 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Haslett neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →