Crandell Park — Attraction in Eaton Township

Crandell Park is a great spot for anyone who enjoys being on the water, especially if you're into kayak fishing like I am. I've spent quite a few hours out on the lake, and I’ve managed to catch a couple of good-sized fish here over the past year. The lake itself is peaceful, scenic, and has plenty of space to explore—definitely one of my go-to spots when I want to spend a quiet day on the water.

That said, the walk from the parking area down to the dock can be a bit of a haul, especially when you're hauling a kayak, gear, and a tackle box. It’s definitely manageable, but it would be a huge improvement if they added an accessible kayak launch. A lot of other lakes have started putting those in, and it really makes a difference for solo kayakers, older folks, or anyone with mobility issues.

Overall, I keep coming back for the fishing and the calm, open water. With a few small upgrades like a proper launch, Crandell Park could easily go from great to...

Great place! Leave it alone.

Do we go to nature to enjoy nature?

We don't need to pave it, paved places to walk are already everywhere. If you want basketball courts, you can already find them. We don't need gazebo's, pavilions and picnic tables, if you're hungry just eat, amidst the nature you drove to. We don't need playgrounds, swing sets and rock walls. They're already in every park and school yard, empty.

How about just a place we can hike, photograph, fish, enjoy nature and the wildlife instead of trying to turn it into every other developed city park that you haven't been going to?

Once nature is gone we never get it back.

Just one more place to observe concrete, steel, and polyethylene...

This is a very nice park. It's not as developed as some of the other parks, but there are a ton of spots (some are kind of hidden) to hang out next to the water. The trails around the lake are nice to walk for exercise and scenery. There are plenty of benches along the way and even some picnic tables tucked away. There's even a small exercise area with some simple equipment if you're into that. It's also great for dogs. There's ample parking and a bathroom close to the entrance. As with all parks, expect some trash left by losers who can't seem to appreciate things that have been...