Hawk Island Park
1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
100 acres
Encircling a 100-acre lake in Lansing, Michigan, this metropark features a fenced off-leash area for dogs to run free. Shade, water, and benches offer comfort, while parking, restrooms, trash cans, and dog bags are provided. A paved trail loop adds variety.
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- Park
- Hawk Island Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.6928, -84.5439
- Size
- 100 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.5 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 100 acres of room
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Dog policy
Ingham County park with off-leash dog area. 100-acre lake + paved trail loop.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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