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    Jackson County accepts donation to expand park

    By Todd Heywood,

    19 days ago

    LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Grass Lake County Park will increase by over 18% thanks to a donation of land.

    On June 18, the Jackson County Commissioner unanimously voted to accept a donation of 2.6 acres of land to adjoin the existing 19 acres of the county park.

    This is the second expansion of the park in as many years. In 2023, the county accepted a donation for 5 acres of wetlands to the existing 14-acre park.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2b5DQ2_0uBrcnlc00
    Map showing donated 2.6-acre parcel to expand Grass Lake County Park. (Courtesy Jackson County Commission ).

    The county obtained the original park in 1938 and opened as a park in 1941.

    It boasts many amenities , including a boat launch, picnic area, swimming area, fishing area, tennis courts and a playground.

    The park is located at 400 N. Lake St. in Grass Lake, Mich.

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