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People enjoy area county parks opening this Independence Day

Lansing State Journal
Callum Robertson, 3, from Haslett has fun with his dad at the Hawk Island splash pad which just opened Saturday, July 4, 2020. His parents were pleased the popular county park was not too crowded because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Callum Robertson, 3, from Haslett has fun with his dad at the Hawk Island splash pad which just opened Saturday, July 4, 2020. His parents were pleased the popular county park was not too crowded because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
A warning sign posted at Hawk Island County Park Saturday July 4, 2020.
A warning sign posted at Hawk Island County Park Saturday July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Families head to the beach at Hawk Island County Park on Independence Day Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Families head to the beach at Hawk Island County Park on Independence Day Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Sri Chirasani, 11, practices playing cricket at Burchfield Park County Park in Holt Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Sri Chirasani, 11, practices playing cricket at Burchfield Park County Park in Holt Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
A family fishes from the boardwalk at Burchfield County Park in Holt Saturday, July 4, 2020.
A family fishes from the boardwalk at Burchfield County Park in Holt Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Ingham County Parks staff put up signs at Burchfield County Park in Holt Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Ingham County Parks staff put up signs at Burchfield County Park in Holt Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Lake Lansing County Park beach opened up on Independence Day Saturday, July 4, 2020 and brought out a moderate crowd.
Lake Lansing County Park beach opened up on Independence Day Saturday, July 4, 2020 and brought out a moderate crowd.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Families enjoy the beach at Lake Lansing County Park for the first time this year Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Families enjoy the beach at Lake Lansing County Park for the first time this year Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
Families get ready to go to the beach at Lake Lansing but stop at the concession stand first Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Families get ready to go to the beach at Lake Lansing but stop at the concession stand first Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
The Jones family from Lansing reserved the last pavilion at Lake Lansing and begins to set up for their picnic Saturday, July 4, 2020. They are expecting about 20-25 people to attend.
The Jones family from Lansing reserved the last pavilion at Lake Lansing and begins to set up for their picnic Saturday, July 4, 2020. They are expecting about 20-25 people to attend.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
People stock-up on fireworks from this vendor on S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saturday, July 4, 2020.
People stock-up on fireworks from this vendor on S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal
This Indepedence Day brings out flags and low gasoline prices Saturday, July 4, 2020.
This Indepedence Day brings out flags and low gasoline prices Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal