Frances Park

Frances Park
The Frances Park Pavilion photographed from the front in full daylight
Interactive map of Frances Park
TypePublic park
Location2701 Moores River Dr
Lansing, Michigan
Coordinates42°43′03″N 84°35′24″W / 42.7175°N 84.59°W / 42.7175; -84.59
Area57.80 acres (23.39 ha)
OperatorCity of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department

Frances Park is a public park located in the fourth ward of the City of Lansing. The park is spans about 60 acres, and features a rose garden, playgrounds, a pitch for activities, a basketball court, a pavilion, and a paved trail around the perimeter of the park. The park is open to vehicles from May 1st through October 31st, and to pedestrians all year round. It is a common location for weddings.

Gardens

Frances Park is well known for its Memorial Rose Garden, which contains a pergola, raised beds and planters with a variety of flowers, and rose beds. It also has a formal garden with shrub trees and tropical plants, as well as an overlook area for viewing the Grand River.

A photo taken within the Formal Garden of Frances Park, showing tropical plants and perennials.

History

The park was willed to the City of Lansing in 1918 by James Henry Moores, and a trust was established for the purposes of improving the park. The trust allowed the park to open in 1957.

References

  1. ↑ "City Parks". data-lansing.opendata.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  2. 1 2 "Frances Park". www.lansingmi.gov. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
  3. ↑ "19-year-old woman shot, person of interest in custody: LPD".
  4. 1 2 Lansing Parks and Recreation unveils new renovations at Frances Park. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2026-09-13 – via www.wilx.com.
  5. 1 2 3 4 King, Nick. "A Walk in the Park: Lansing's Frances Park features ornate rose garden, Grand River access". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
  6. ↑ "Canja de Boa Live Performance at Frances Park". WKAR Public Media. Retrieved 2026-09-18.
  7. ↑ "MOORES WILLS LAND TO CITY / NEARLY 60 ACRES ADDED TO PARK AREA. / OTHER BEQUESTS / River Drive and Frances Park Included; Maintenance Fund Established". The State Journal (Last ed.). Lansing, Michigan. 3 September 1918. Page 1, Column 1 and Page 2, Column 4. Retrieved 17 September 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)