Soldan Dog Park-Hawk Island

07/03/2025

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Listen to the playlist now

11/08/2024

Calling all retrievers. 😂😂😂

It is Friday and the balls are back! Tennis balls are 5 for $2. Doors are open until 3:30pm.

11/03/2024

The park is open, though the lake is off limits for algae testing.

08/04/2024

Great news! Thank you for the update Ingham County Parks!

The Soldan Dog Park is currently OPEN in its entirety. Hawk Island Staff has been testing the Soldan Dog Park pond weekly for the presence of harmful Blue/Green algae. A test on 8/3/24 indicated a negative result for the toxin. A second test on 8/4/24 verified this first result. Staff will continue to monitor and test the pond on a weekly basis, or more frequent if a visual presence of the algae appears. We appreciate you understanding as the safety of your canine companions is of upmost importance

08/03/2024

This is important.

Burnt bean alert! Be sure your pets don’t toast their toes on walks by testing surfaces first. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WLrVXW

07/31/2024

Truth.

Can’t take the heat? Chances are your pets 🐕 🐈 🦎 🦙 can’t either – know their signs of heat exhaustion and ensure they have plenty of water and shade on hot days. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WLrVXW

07/13/2024

News

In an effort to maintain a safe environment for our dog park users, a portion of the Soldan Dog Park will be temporarily closed as a result of an algae bloom. To minimize disruption, our staff has installed new fencing that will prevent access to the water while allowing the majority of the park to remain open. Staff will continue to monitor the algae and will fully reopen the park when it is safe to do so. We appreciate your patience as we work together to keep our dogs safe!

Please e-mail any questions to [email protected].

07/01/2024

Tips.

MDARD is reminding Michiganders to keep their animals safe during the upcoming July 4th holiday. Beyond the summer heat, loud noises from fireworks and festivities can make animals scared and anxious – so, it is essential to take extra precautions during the holiday celebrations to keep them safe. To read more, visit https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2024/07/01/mdard-reminds-michiganders-to-help-keep-animals-safe-while-celebrating-independence-day

07/01/2024

Also, keep your dogs safe this week. It’s going to be a rough one for many of our four legged friends.

Happy first day of July!

A friendly reminder that during this week of celebration, fireworks of any kind are NOT permitted in Lake Lansing North & South, Hawk Island, and Burchfield Park.

Instead, make your way over to one (or all) of the fireworks display locations listed by our friends at City Pulse.
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/2024-fourth-of-july-celebrations-in-greater-lansing,101247

We appreciate your understanding and wish you a fun and sunshine filled holiday!

06/18/2024

Great idea.

06/18/2024

This!

As temperatures heat up, MDARD is reminding owners of the best ways to keep their animals cool and safe. Following these tips can help keep your animals cool and comfortable through any heat wave. If there are any concerns about your animals’ health either now or throughout the summer months, please talk to your veterinarian.
https://tinyurl.com/3panecaf

06/03/2024

FYI

A reminder that the Hawk Island Triathlon will be taking place this Sunday, June 2nd.

The park, Cavanaugh Rd, and parts of Aurelius Rd. tend to be backed up as runners/vehicles enter the park (in the morning hours) and during parts of the race when they cross the road. Please be aware of any runners and seek an alternate route if possible. Routes should be clear later in the afternoon.

Please read & honor all signs that are posted at the entrance of the park.

Thank you and have a great weekend!