Lake Lansing Park South
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| Lake Lansing Park South | |
|---|---|
  Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Location | Ingham County, Michigan, US |
| Nearest city | Haslett, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°45′20″N 84°24′25″W / 42.75542°N 84.40702°W |
| Area | 30 acres (0.047 mi2) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Ingham County |
Lake Lansing Park South is a public park in Haslett, Michigan covering 30 acres (0.047 mi2). The entrance to the park is located at 1621 Pike Street. Lake Lansing Park South offers a beach, bathhouse, multi-purpose dock, a playground near the beach, covered picnic tables, and a snack bar that is open during the summer months.[1]
Parking is available on the north side of the park. There is a vehicle entrance fee of $3(USD) for Ingham County residents, and $5(USD) for non residents.
The location was once home to a popular amusement park, which was established in 1910. By the 1940s, the amusement park had become a popular destination for both locals and visitors to the area.[2] A wooden rollercoaster was in operation at the park for over 60 years. In 1971 the park's carousel was sold to Cedar Point - a popular amusement park in Ohio. Around the same time, the park's rollercoaster was shut down due to safety concerns.[3] The amusement park closed its doors in 1974, with the land subsequently acquired by Ingham County.