- TripBuzz found 47 things to do with kids in or near Okemos, Michigan, including 39 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, East Lansing and Howell.
- From Studio C! to Wonch Park, the Okemos area offers 51 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- Okemos, located in Ingham County, Michigan, is home to over 20,000 residents in an area of 17 square miles. The Red Cedar River, broadening the vast scenery of the area and bringing in water recreation, intersects the city. The area is divided between suburban settlement and the bustling business center of downtown.
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A beautiful community park in Okemos is Wonch Park. The park is nestled in a bend of Red Cedar River and features volleyball, picnic areas and a children's playground.
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Nancy Moore Park is a 40-acre expanse of open green grass, gardens and athletic fields. The park offers basketball, baseball, sand volleyball, a playground, hiking trails, picnic pavilions and more.
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4540 Okemos Rd, Meridian Charter Township, Okemos, MI 48864
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One of the most frequented parks in the Meridian Township is Ferguson Park. The park features an array of recreational activities including canoe and kayaking, picnic areas, a play ground and fishing.
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Meridian Historical Village contains historic buildings from other locations, transplanted and restored to their original 19th century style. Buildings there include a one room school, farmhouse, tollgate house, general store, and log cabin.
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The historic Harris Nature Center is a nature center that has the mission of protecting, promoting, and interpreting the Red Cedar River and the surrounding ecosystem. The center has a number of trails that can be used for running.
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Corner Okemos Road and Hamilton Road, Okemos, MI 48864
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The Okemos Village Historical Marker is a landmark that commemorates the Chippewa people and their leader named Chief Okemos. The marker signifies the vicinity in which the Native Americans settled.
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As a Michigan Historic Site, Okemos Methodist Church Historical Marker notes the place that the early settlers of Michigan first put up a church. The marker depicts the story of how this church was established.
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Michigan State University, Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, MI 48825
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A free outdoor theater that hosts a variety of dramatic productions, the MSU Summer Circle Theatre invites visitors to bring their own chairs or blankets and picnic while enjoying the show.
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Michigan State University, Plant & Soil Science Bldg, East Lansing, MI 48823
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Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens feature many different botanical gardens and even a children's garden, with a 7 acre arboretum and picnicking areas as well. They also offer group tours and occasionally hold special events.