- Lake Lansing
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lake_name = Lake Lansing
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location =Haslett, Michigan
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basin_countries = United States
length = convert|1.2|mi|km|1
width = convert|1.0|mi|km|1
area = convert|485|acre|km2|1
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elevation = convert|850|ft|m|1
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frozen = SeasonallyLake Lansing is a convert|485|acre|km2|1|sing=on lake in
Haslett, Michigan just a few miles northeast of the state's capital city of Lansing.Overview
Lake Lansing was originally known as Pine Lake, and was a highly popular recreation site in the early 1900s. The name was changed to Lake Lansing in 1927. The lake soon began to decline in recreational popularity, and was neglected for many decades until it was dreged in 1978, restoring the health of the lake. About 280 homes now surround the lake. Two
sailing clubs also have property on the lake. In addition there are two public parks. [ [http://www.lakelansing.org/History/History.php Lake Lansing History] ]A special assessment district created by the township enables education, ongoing testing, evaluation and management of the lake to control weeds, encourage phosphorus free fertilization, round up geese and other activities to keep the lake healthy and safe for recreational use.
The
Lansing Property Owners Association maintains a communication system for property owners, works for safety on the lake, sponsors numerous social activities and advocates on behalf of its members on riparian rights and other issues.ailing clubs
The
Lansing Sailing Club sponsors an active program of racing and day sailing for sailboat owners.The
Michigan State University Sailing Center offers a "Learn to Sail" class, as well as other classes. The Center also offers a variety of memberships that enable individuals to sail MSU Sailing Center boats.Public parks
Two public parks, one with trailer launching access, are operated by the
Ingham County Park Department .Lake Lansing Park South , managed by the Ingham County Park Department includes a Band Shell, boat rental, fishing dock, swimming beach, bath house beach volleyball courts, summer snack bar, horseshoe pits, picnic grounds and shelters. TheLake Lansing Boat Launch , located on the North side of Lake Lansing provides two boat launch ramps, a picnic area, basketball court, a powerboat washer and paved parking. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.References
External links
* [http://www.lakelansing.org Lake Lansing Property Owners Association]
* [http://www.lansingsailing.org Lansing Sailing Club]
* [http://www.msusailing.com/ Michigan State University Sailing Center]
* [http://www.ingham.org/pk/Home.htm Ingham County Park Department]
* [http://www.ingham.org/pk/LL/LLS/LLSMAIN.htm Lake Lansing Park South]
* [http://www.ingham.org/pk/LL/LLBoatLaunch/blmain.htm Lake Lansing Boat Launch]
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