Name: Cooley Gardens
Address: 213 W. Malcolm X St, Lansing, MI, 48933

Planted nearly 100 years ago, and rescued decades later from neglect, Cooley Gardens is a garden lover's delight. It has a pavilion, park benches, picnic tables and a beautiful wedding site. A great option to explore during down time between sports events.

Cooley Gardens

WELCOME TO GREATER LANSING, MICHIGAN

The Lansing Sports Commission (LSC) is your resource for sports tournament and event planning in Michigan's Capital Region. As a full-service sports commission, we will work with you on every aspect of your event, as dedicated to its success as you are. Located in the heart of Michigan, Greater Lansing is convenient to reach and easy to navigate. Our region is full of well-equipped lodging, first-rate athletic venues, entertainment options for the team and so much more. No matter the size of your event or the sport you've come to play, the LSC is ready to help plan and support your event. Let's get started!

Lansing Sports Commission

Once located on the current site of the BWL substation this Italian style garden has been meticulously reassembled in a new location next to Cooley Gardens. A great option to explore during downtime between games.

Scott Sunken Garden

At Lake Trust, we work with our members across the state of Michigan to enhance their financial wellbeing. With 20 branch and 13 video teller locations from lake to lake, including 7 Lansing-area locations, we’re here to help wherever you are. In addition to being there for our members, we also advocate for the overall health and wellbeing of individuals, families, small business, nonprofits, and neighborhoods throughout the state. To do this, we share inspirational stories. Give back. And celebrate the power in all of us.

Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.

Lake Trust Credit Union

Headquartered in Lansing, the Michigan Retailers Association is not just the unified voice of Michigan's retail industry, but it also provides to all types of businesses a wide range of profit-boosting services, ranging from workers compensation to payment processing. In addition, MRA provides aggressive legislative representation and a popular shop-local program called Buy Nearby, which educates shoppers on why they should keep their money in the Mitten. Membership includes more than 5,000 member businesses that own and operate more than 15,000 stores across the state. They range in size from the smallest independent operations to the largest national and international chains. Incorporated in 1940 to help retailers succeed in business, MRA has become the nation's largest state trade association of general merchandise retailers. Welcomes inquiries from sports groups.

Michigan Retailers Association

Founded in 2007, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is a coalition of area leaders committed to building a prosperous and vibrant region where businesses can thrive. To do this, we help entrepreneurs start new businesses, help existing businesses grow, and attract new businesses to the region. Our Mission: To accelerate the entire Lansing region into one of the nation’s leading and most exciting economic engines, full of diverse opportunities to create wealth, investment, jobs, innovation, and ideas for the benefit of all. Welcomes inquiries from sports groups.

Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP Inc.)

Black Car Service. Locally owned and operated for nearly 40 years. Our company prides itself in offering platinum level service and amenities for all occasions. Including: Airport Transportation, Weddings, Sporting Events, Business Meetings and Conventions, Casino Trips, Wine Tours and more! This establishment welcomes athletes, families and officials.

Grand Limousine

Lake Trust Credit Union - Downtown

The Lansing State Journal aims to be the valued voice of our community and trusted local information leader. Featuring the a 7-day a week print product, Lansing State Journal, LSJ.com, 12 Lansing Community Newspapers, and greenandwhite.com. Welcomes inquiries from sports groups.

Lansing State Journal

Thai Village offers diners a unique and exotic journey through various regions of Thailand with bold flavors of South East Asia. We use the freshest ingredients and carefully balance delicate flavors of hot, sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and textures. Enjoy traditional Thai entrees such as Pad Almonds-celery, mushrooms, water chestnuts, onions, bamboo shoots and almonds in a brown sauce, Thai Pepper Steak or Thai Noodles. Dine in, carry out or catering available. Thai Village is family owned and operated. Now offering delivery through Grub Hub, call 517-882-1777 for this service! This establishment welcomes athletes, families and officials.

Thai Village Restaurant

REO Town Marketplace provides a unique shopping experience with a myriad of Artisan Goods; Art Works; Handmade Products; Curated vintage goods and more. The Lansing Clothing Company has Lansing t-shirts, hats, and more. As a former Essex and Hudson Auto Showroom, the building also offers space for small and medium size events. Current Stores include The Record Lounge, Wayfaring Booksellers, Lansing Clothing Company, Voodoo's World of Oddtiques, Sapo De Solis, and UnHinged Artz Gallery. UnHinged Artz was born out of a desire to support artists from Greater Lansing and Michigan. Housed inside the ReoTown Marketplace, UnHinged Artz strives to be a showcase for the arts. With ample space for exhibits; performances; classes and more, we aim to make the arts accessible to all people. Our goal is to showcase creative products that represent the cultural and ethnic diversity of our city and state. This establishment welcomes athletes, families and officials.

REO Town Marketplace

A museum focusing on haunted items from paranormal investigations and mortuary science relics. The Otherside Paranormal & Mortuary Science Museum is located in the REO Town Marketplace on 1023 S. Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910.

It is free to the public, though donations are accepted to help us grow and expand.

We provide a guided tour that focuses on and tells the museum's objects' stories. It is not a haunted attraction, there are no jump scares.

Everything in the museum is for educational purposes or has been investigated for paranormal activity. Due to content, it is not recommended for children under 10.

Otherside Paranormal & Mortuary Science Museum

Sleepwalker located in Lansing's REO Town Today has been open since 2019. We welcome visitors of all kinds through our doors into a unique microbrewery experience inspired by Sigmund Freud’s New York Study and The Interpretation of Dreams. The entire Sleepwalker aesthetic was crafted through the lens of psychology. If you peruse our menu, you will find that many of our beers and wines are named after real psych diagnoses. With a continuously rotating menu of specialty pizzas, dips, and salads to pair with our house fermented beverages, you’re sure to find something to soothe your psyche. Our beer is brewed in small batches with our five-barrel Psycho Brew system built right here in Michigan. Jeremy describes it as “homebrewing on steroids” and we’re proud of how this process keeps our brewing style more intimate than a larger system. Jeremy is well versed in many global brewing styles including Belgians, British, Mexican and American Wheat and IPA. A great option to explore during downtime between sports events.

Sleepwalker Spirits and Ale

The Mr. & Mrs. Bowling Tournaments are a series of four weekend bowling competitions in Michigan’s Capital City. Hosted at Royal Scot Golf & Bowl, these tournaments welcome both seasoned competitors and casual players for a fun, inclusive event.&#x20;

Enjoy a stress-free experience with everything you need to compete or cheer on your team, and explore Lansing’s vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment scene during your visit. Whether you're aiming for the top score or just here for the camaraderie, these tournaments promise memorable moments on and off the lanes.

Mr. & Mrs. Bowling Tournaments

Get ready for the Mitten Kitten Tournament 2026 - Michigan's premier roller derby season finale! Watch some of the state's teams battle it out in a weekend of fast-paced, hard-hitting competition as they close out the 2026 season.

Whether you're a longtime derby fan or experiencing the sport for the first time, this is a weekend you won't want to miss.

[https://www.lansingsports.org/mitten-kitten/](https://www.lansingsports.org/mitten-kitten/)

Mitten Kitten 2026 Slash Up XIII

Join the **Midwest Fall Brawl Lacrosse Tournament**, the premier lacrosse showcase for boys and girls teams in the Midwest. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Hope Sports Complex in Lansing, Michigan, this **October 10–11, 2026** event features high-energy competition across divisions from U10 to Varsity.&#x20;

Boys divisions play three guaranteed games on October 11, while girls divisions compete in 8v8 small-sided matches concluding by 2:00 PM on October 10, perfect for homecoming festivities.&#x20;

Enjoy on-site vendors, certified officials, and direct access to college recruiters with recruiting packets available. Ideal for teams seeking top-tier competition and exposure in a fast-paced, well-organized tournament environment.

Midwest Fall Brawl Lacrosse Tournament

The **2nd Annual Comet Classic** is a collegiate bowling tournament hosted by The University of Olivet.  This one day event taking place at Royal Scot Golf & Bowl will feature approximately 30 teams.

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