Looking to be close to the downtown area but not directly in it? Then consider South Lansing. South Lansing is home to historic homes, so many beautiful parks and businesses big or small.
Lansing Mom’s Family Favorites in South Lansing
Things to Do:
- CADL South Lansing Branch | One of the best indoor play spaces for your little explorers with everything from pretend play to puzzles to building!
- Frances Park | Perfect spot to check out the blooms in the spring and the colors in the fall!
- Crego Park | Right on the Lansing River Trail. The perfect spot to enjoy water activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing
- Hawk Island | Walk, Ride, Play, Swim- Hawk Island has it all with trails connecting you to the Lansing River Trail, a playground, beach and splash pad!
- Fenner Nature Center | Free nature visitor center with hands-on activities, festivals and beautiful walking trails
- Lansing Country Club | If you love golfing or have a golf lover in your life, come enjoy Lansing’s historic golf club!
Groceries and Food Shopping
Restaurants and Coffee Shops
- 517 Coffee
- Athena’s Diner
- Fleetwood Diner
- Leo’s Lodge
- Fresh Fish & Fry- Crack Chicken
- Corey’s Lounge
Schools and Daycares
Lansing Mom does not partner with, support or endorse any of the following schools, we have pulled these as a resource to you and encourage you to look at all options before making a decision on a school for your child.
K-12 Schools
Public Schools
- The District is home to Lansing Public Schools servicing kids grades K-12
Private Schools
- Lansing Christian School
- Immaculate Heart of Mary School
- Cole Academy
- Lansing Baptist School
- Holly Park Academy
- Woodcreek Montessori
Daycares and Pre-Schools
- Little Dreamers Daycare Center
- Kitten’s Playground
- Pam’s Academy of Champions
- Fairytale’s Daycare
- Oak Park YMCA
- Fenner Nature School
- Smurfs Time Childcare
- Liz’s Breadcrumbs Daycare
- Happy Elephant
- Cozy Bear Child Care
- Au Bonheur des Enfants – French Immersion Daycare
