Hawk Island County Park is run by the Ingham County Parks Department. It is located on Cavanaugh Street between Pennsylvania Ave and Aurelius Ave. Previously the site of a gravel pit, Hawk Island has been transformed into a wonderful family park with rowboat and pedal boat rental, a swimming beach, picnic areas and shelters, sand volleyball, horseshoes, paved accessible walkways (1.5 miles) and fishing docks and a concession stand.

In the winter there is a great sledding hill for all ages. Grab a hot chocolate afterwards in the warming hut. The trails are still open and maintained regularly.

Ample parking is available at the park. Daily fees are $2 for residents and $4 for non-residents with annual passes at $20 and $40. No fees will be collected on Mondays.

For more information see the official Ingham County web site, http://www.ingham.org/pk/HI/himain.htm.