| Crandell Park | |
| Photo Width: | 288 |
| Map: | USA Michigan |
| Map Width: | 250 |
| Location: | Eaton County, Michigan, US |
| Nearest City: | Charlotte, Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42.5546°N -84.7712°W |
| Area: | 432acres |
Crandell Park is a public park in Eaton County, Michigan covering about 432acres. The park is located about 2 miles east of Charlotte. The entrance to the park is off Michigan highway M-50. It is Eaton County's newest park, being established in 2017. Crandell Lake (located within the park) is Eaton County's largest lake at 160acres in size.[1]
Crandell Park was established in 2017, after Eaton County purchased the land for US$3.9 million in 2016 from a local resident named Randy Crandell. The transaction was made possible due to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant. The grant covered 75% of the cost, and Crandell donated the remaining 25%.[2]
The park is available to the public for recreational use. The walking trail that goes around the lake is a just under 3miles long. A few recreational activities available to park goers include kayaking, canoeing, fishing, walking, running, and bird watching. Parking is located at the southeast section of the park, right on M-50. Also located in the same area of the park are restrooms and a kayak launch.[3]