Beat the Heat: Lansing’s Best Splash Pads and Pools

The weather is really starting to heat up in Mid-Michigan. And unless you have money to install and maintain a pool in your own home/backyard, you'll probably be looking for places to cool off this summer.

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Sure, you can always buy that $15 inflatable pool from the store and set it up in a shady spot in the backyard. But, if you're looking for something a bit more than that, we've got you covered.

Where to Cool Off in Lansing This Summer

The greater Lansing area has plenty of choices when it comes to places to splash around and take a dip, specifically public pools and splash pads.

If you're looking for a place to do laps, a place to lazily paddle around the pool, or a place where the kids can splash around, here's where you can go!

Lansing Area Splash Pads and Community Pools

• Alfreda Schmidt Community Center Pool - 5825 Wise Road, Lansing
• Charlotte Aquatic Center - 1068 Carlisle Highway, Charlotte
• East Lansing Family Aquatic Center - 6400 Abbot Road, East Lansing
• East Lansing Hannah Community Center - 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing
• Grand Ledge Splash Pad at Jaycee Park - 525 E River St, Grand Ledge
• Hawk Island Splash Pad - 1601 E Cavanaugh Road, Lansing
• Mason High School - 1001 S Barnes St, Mason
• St. Johns Community Spray Park - 805 W Park St, St. Johns
• St. Johns High School - 501 W Sickles St, St. Johns

Be sure to check each location’s website for costs and updated hours (due to holidays or weather). And don't forget to pack your sunscreen!