Friends of Eaton County Parks

10/30/2026

Hope to see you there! 🎃

🎃 JUST OVER A WEEK AWAY! 🍂💥

Get ready to launch, roll, and have a smashing good time at our Pumpkin Chuck Event! 🧡

Have leftover pumpkins from Halloween? Bring them along and put them to good use! You can launch them from our state-of-the-art pumpkin catapult, compete in pumpkin rolling competitions, enjoy delicious food and drinks from local vendors, and take part in other fun, pumpkin-themed activities for all ages. Don't have a pumpkin? No problem! Pumpkins will be available for purchase. 🎃

Grab your family, gather your friends, and join us for an afternoon packed with fall fun, friendly competition, and plenty of pumpkin-smashing excitement!

📅 November 7th
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Fitzgerald Park | Grand Ledge

🍁 Mark your calendars and come see how far you can chuck a pumpkin! We can't wait to see you there! 🎃💥

10/15/2026

Public viewing weekend at Fox Park Observatory is this Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dress warmly and come stargaze with us! 🌟

10/01/2026

THIS FRIDAY! 🍂 Join naturalist Ben Savoie for a Autumn Color Tour to explore the changing season at Optimist Park in Charlotte. This event is Free and open to all ages.

Date: October 2nd, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Address: 1264 W Kinsel Highway, Charlotte, MI, 48813

🍁The first hike in our Autumn Color Tour series is coming up this Friday at Optimist Park in Charlotte. 🍄 This is a change from the original schedule due to forecasted weather.

Date: October 2nd, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Address: 1264 W Kinsel Highway, Charlotte, MI, 48813

Bring the whole family out as we explore the changing season! 🍂🪾 No registration required, this event is free and open to all ages.

09/26/2026

great news!
an important step to making sure our forest is healthy and beautiful for generations to come!
while it's always sad to see a tree come down, we fully support this in the knowledge that it's being done for the health of the forest ecosystem in the park under the direction of well intended and extremely competent professionals

***UPDATE***
🌳 Park Closures for Forest Stewardship & Restoration

Beginning Wednesday, October 14th Fox Park will be closed while a strategic timber harvest takes place. The following week, Lincoln Brick Park will also be closed for the same operations.

📅 Dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on closures and operations, please follow Eaton County Parks on social media.

This project is part of our long-term Forest Stewardship and Restoration Plan. Recent windstorms have damaged trees throughout Fox Park and Lincoln Brick Park, affecting tree health and creating potential hazards for park visitors.

The goal of this work is to:
🌱 Remove trees that are unlikely to survive
🌳 Create space for new tree growth
🌿 Develop a more diverse and resilient forest
🌾 Plant native species suited to these parks
🌱 Help combat invasive species

These efforts will help support the long-term health of our forests while creating healthier, safer park environments for years to come.

For more information, please follow this link to our Forest Stewardship & Restoration Plan!
https://eatoncounty.org/1553/Sustainable-Certified-Forest-Management -2094d1a3256f02574eb9bd48121fd0f7

09/22/2026

Sunset photos on the first day of Autumn at Lincoln Brick Park. 🌅

Who's ready for all of the Fall festivities with Eaton County Parks?

🍁🍁🍁Upcoming Fall Events🍁🍁🍁

▪️September 26th: Woof Stock 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Charlotte Square
▪️September 26th: Salamander Survey 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Lincoln Brick
▪️October 10: Timber Trail 5K 9:00AM at Fitzgerald Park
▪️October 21: Guided Autumn Hike 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Grand Woods Park
▪️November 7: Pumpkin Chuck 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Fitzgerald Park

08/18/2026

Fungi friends in the parks this week

07/24/2026

Great turn out for Grand Ledge's Music in the Park. We made some new friends

07/20/2026

Congratulations to Christie and Sabrina, last Saturday's winners of our Gaming for the Parks event at Homebrew Tabletop Game Lounge! They took home 10 games for their victory!

Don't miss out on the fun. Join us for our next event, Gaming for the Parks: Family Games, this Saturday! It's our biggest prize pack yet, and the game menu for the night is perfect for bigger groups, so bring the whole family!

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1351471543518604

See you there! 🙌