Crandell Park is a public park in Eaton County, Michigan covering about 432 acres (0.675 sq mi). The park is located about 2 miles east of Charlotte. The entrance to the park is off Michigan highway M-50. It is Eaton County's newest park, being established in 2017. Crandell Lake (located within the park) is Eaton County's largest lake at 160 acres (0.25 sq mi) in size.[1]
| Crandell Park | |
|---|---|
  Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Location | Eaton County, Michigan, US |
| Nearest city | Charlotte, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°33′17″N 84°46′16″W / 42.55462°N 84.77115°W |
| Area | 432 acres (0.675 sq mi) |
| Established | 2017 |
| Governing body | Eaton County |
Crandell Park was established in 2017, after Eaton County purchased the land for US$3.9 million in 2016 from a local resident named Randy Crandell. The transaction was made possible due to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant. The grant covered 75% of the cost, and Crandell donated the remaining 25%.[2]
Facilities
editThe park is available to the public for recreational use. The walking trail that goes around the lake is a just under 3 miles (4.8 km) long. A few recreational activities available to park goers include kayaking, canoeing, fishing, walking, running, and bird watching. Parking is located at the southeast section of the park, right on M-50. Also located in the same area of the park are restrooms and a kayak launch.[3]
Highways
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Crandell Park". Eaton County. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "The County Journal". The County-Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Crandell Park Map". Eaton County. Retrieved July 23, 2023.