Michigan 4-H Children's Garden — Attraction in East Lansing

The Children's Garden is a wonderful place to spend a few hours getting away from the reality of the world. I love to stop by on weekends early in the morning and look at the world through a child's eye. You can go over the bridge or play in the sand. Or walk over the chime grid and enjoy the simplicity of being a child for a few minutes. If you have children this is a great place to teach your family about all the beautiful plants that can be grown in our terrific state. I have spent many hours when my children were growing up taking pictures and laughing with my kids over the simplicity of this wonderful oasis. Find the time to grab someone and make some your own...

What a hidden gem! A tiny hedge maze, an ampitheater, a story walk, lots of cool plants including one that smells like popcorn, a beautiful bride under a weeping willow ... And the details are all there. For example at first you just notice the colorful crayon shaped posts on the fence. Upon closer inspection, you'll see that the name of each crayon is a flower that matches the color. And then you'll notice that the same flower is planted at the base of each respective post. Throughout the garden there are well tended details like that which really elevate the experience. This isn't a cheaply thrown-together thing. This is well thought out and cared for,...

Lovely space that sparks wonder for the whole family! For little and big kids. Even my husband and I enjoyed it honestly. It would be fun for a family outing or even a date night. Nice little sitting spots and plenty of photo opps! I’d love if they had an open concession stand on the depends at least but outside of that it’s perfect! Bathrooms were open and clean last time we attended which is a major win! Trash bins throughout ensure it remains in good shape and I love that too!

Our kids are in HS now so they take pics there for every formal dance and many take senior pics at this location too. Truly an enjoyable...