North Meridian Road Park (5191 Meridian Road, Williamston) is a 60-acre park that is popular all year round. In the winter, families love going down the sledding hill, hiking and cross-country skiing along the two miles of nature trails. North Meridian Road Park has been designated as Meridian Township's Night Sky Viewing Park and is open from dawn until 11:00 pm every day. The park also features year-round heated restrooms and a pavilion. 

A handmade sled library is also available for usage at North Meridian Road Park. Donated sleds are also welcome at the sled library.

Check our Events Calendar for details on sledding events. 

The Meridian Township Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer another outdoor recreation opportunity for families and people of all ages. The new 40’x92’ outdoor artificial ice rink located at the Marketplace on the Green Pavilion (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos) is now open and available for public use. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, November 19 at noon. 

“Traditional ice rinks are difficult to maintain throughout the winter months, due to unpredictable temperatures,” stated LuAnn Maisner, Director of Parks and Recreation. “This artificial ice rink will provide a consistent opportunity for outdoor fun this winter! This surface is slower than real ice, but overall provides the same experience.” 

The rink is open seven days a week from dawn to 9:00 pm daily. This rink is available for free open public skating only through April 2022. Due to safety concerns, hockey is not permitted. Some skates are currently available on-site to borrow for free while enjoying the rink, thanks to generous donations from Delta Dental, Suburban Ice Arena and community members. 

Artificial Ice Rink Rules:

• Only skates made for figure skating or hockey are allowed on the rink. 
• Hockey pucks and sticks are not permitted in the skating area. 
• Street shoes, food items, drinks or pets are not permitted in the skating area. 
• Meridian Township is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
• Skate at your own risk. 
• Please be courteous and skate safely. 

Skate Usage Rules: 

• Skates must be tied together and returned to the lending cabinet after use.
• Do not walk on the concrete with skates on. 

The Parks & Recreation Department is accepting skate donations for use by the general public. Skates may be dropped off at the Parks & Recreation Office (2100 Gaylord Smith Court, Haslett) and will be kept in a lending box for use at the rink. 

This $60,000 project was made possible through the Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Millage approved by voters in 2014. 

For more information, call 517.853.4600 or email parks@meridian.mi.us. 

Explore the winter beauty in Meridian Township Parks & Trails by renting snowshoes at the Harris Nature Center. 

Snowshoe Rental: 

• Tuesday – Saturday
• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• $10/hour/person
• Dependent on snow cover
• Call ahead to check conditions and reserve snowshoes at 517.349.3866.

NOTE: Cross Country Ski rentals are no longer available at the Harris Nature Center. 

Check our Events Calendar for details on snowshoe classes or events. 

Lake Lansing Park North's trails provide rustic trails that allow users to carve their own trails through the scenic hardwood forest. Picture identification is required to rent equipment. For children to rent skis, adults must be present and provide a driver’s license. There is over 5 miles of trails to ski through scenic hardwood forest and marsh. Please note there is a vehicle entrance fee at Ingham County Parks.

Saturday & Sunday Rentals Only
10:00 am - last rental one hour before sunset (4:30 pm) 

Additional rental information can be found on the Ingham County Parks website.