Genesee County Parks

We've got even more FREE programs coming to the State Park in Flint this summer!

Gather the family, meet new friends, and enjoy opportunities to learn, play, and explore in the outdoors.

📚 Nature Storytime
Sprout a love of reading and nature through stories, songs, games, and a hands-on craft. Perfect for young nature lovers and their families.

🎯 Mott Park Game Night
We're teaming up with the Mott Park Association Game Nights for an evening of outdoor adventure! Try activities like wilderness survival, disc golf, archery, fishing, and more. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out our calendar for all the great programs and events happening at The State Park this summer!
https://geneseecountyparks.org/calendar/ #/events/?view=month&jump=2026-06-01T00%3A00%3A00.000Z&keyword=&tag=&ageGroup=&organizations=h6bqn7g89E&pastEvents=n

For today's Fridays in the Field, we're highlighting last night's River & Roots Celebration with Keep Genesee County Beautiful and the Flint River Watershed Coalition!

This annual event celebrates the power of community partnerships while bringing neighbors together to connect with nature and one another. This year's carnival-themed celebration featured live music, games and activities, free food and drinks, opportunities to connect with local organizations making a difference throughout Genesee County, and special recognition of outstanding community members. The Flint River and Community Stewardship Golden Gloves Award, presented for the Stewardship Day event, was awarded to the individual who discovered a wooden rocking horse at Glenwood Cemetery. The Dr. Gary Pace Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Tiffany Minder, and the Joe Leonardi Leadership Award was presented to Patricia Ramirez. Congratulations to all three recipients on these well-deserved honors!

A special thank you to all of the participating organizations that helped make this event possible: Friends of the Flint River Trail, Flint Institute of Music, For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, Wolverine Campground, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, Genesee County Parks - State Park, Genesee County Human Resources and Labor Relations, Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Crim Fitness Foundation, Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, Sloan Museum of Discovery, Motherly Intercession, Genesee Conservation District, Factory Two, Mid Michigan Therapy Dogs, and Uncle Ray's!

It was an evening filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit along the Flint River!

Check out the new paint!!

‼️Don't miss out on this opportunity‼️ We're only 1 day away from our family friendly, oh so much fun, Community Carnival and Resource Fair! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, June 11th from 4-7pm for food, fun, and community involvement.😊 For more details call 810-767-9696.

'Get Youth Outdoors' day breaks records at Bluegill Boat Launch The 4th annual 'Get Youth Outdoors' day at Bluegill Boat Launch dre...

Another Get Youth Outdoors Day has come and gone, and it was the best one yet🎣🌳

A HUGE thank you to the members of UAW Local 659 and the Union Sportsmen's Alliance for providing more than 400 fishing poles, lunch, and helping make this event possible.

We'd also like to thank For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum and the Flint River Watershed Coalition for creating engaging activities that helped connect kids with nature and the outdoors.

And, of course, thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to making this day such a success! Your support helps inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

Watching hundreds of young people learn new skills, explore nature, and create memories is what this day is all about. This is definitely one of our favorite days of the year, and we can't wait to do it again!

PARK NOTICE: Stepping Stones Falls viewing platforms will be closed for construction until early next week.

Please check back here for updates.

If you see concrete in our parks, chances are it was poured by our Construction Crew!

Though they may be a small team, these dedicated members take on projects throughout our park system, many of which focus on improving accessibility through ADA-compliant pathways, campsites, and park amenities.

For today's Fridays in the Field, we headed out to Bluegill Boat Launch earlier this week to check on their latest project. Just in time for Get Youth Outdoors Day tomorrow, the crew has installed two new ADA-accessible concrete pads that provide improved access to the pavilion built last year.

If you've walked on a new ADA path, stayed at an upgraded campsite, or spent time under one of our pavilions, chances are you've experienced the work of our Construction Crew. Thank you to this dedicated team for all they do to make our parks more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Be sure to check out the new improvements tomorrow during Get Youth Outdoors Day from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

We're excited to announce that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Genesee County Parks are bringing FREE programs to the New State Park in Flint this summer!

From hands-on science to outdoor recreation and fishing, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside, learn something new, and have fun along the way.

🔬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬
Join guest community scientists as they bring their specialties to life through exciting, interactive learning experiences.

🎯 𝐑𝐞𝐜 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲
Every Wednesday, Flint State Park educators will introduce fresh recreation activities that encourage exploration, skill-building, and outdoor fun.

🎣 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫
Learn the basics of fishing, including how to safely bait a hook, cast a line, and identify common fish species. Fishing poles are provided for the program.

This is just the beginning—check out our calendar for all the great programs and events happening at the State Park this summer!!
https://geneseecountyparks.org/calendar/ #/events/?view=month&jump=2026-06-01T00%3A00%3A00.000Z&keyword=&tag=&ageGroup=&organizations=h6bqn7g89E&pastEvents=n