Snow & Ice Removal Requirements in East Lansing

East Lansing property owners are encouraged to keep the City's sidewalk snow and ice removal requirements in mind during the cold months.

2021 Annual Report & 2022 Community Calendar Now Available

Printed copies of the City of East Lansing's 2021 Annual Report & 2022 Community Calendar are now available for residents to pick up at City buildings, or they can be mailed to residents upon request.

Community Advised of Public Meeting Location Changes

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With the City of East Lansing transitioning back to in-person public meetings this August, community members are advised that some public meeting locations have changed to allow for enhanced physical distancing.These public meeting l...

Basement Flooding & Sewer Backup Information

Find resources and information related to basement flooding and sewer backups.

COVID-19 Resources & Updates from the City of East Lansing

Find links to COVID-19 resources and updates from the City of East Lansing.

East Lansing Road Construction Updates

Keep up-to-date on current and upcoming road construction projects in the City of East Lansing.

COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Residents

There are several financial assistance programs available to income eligible residents during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

City of East Lansing Seeks Nominations for 2022 Crystal Awards

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Crystal Awards – an annual event hosted by the East Lansing City Council that serves to honor individuals, businesses, professionals, nonprofi...

Update on ELPD Investigation

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to a Check Subject/Subject in the Roadway call on West Road near Abbey Road.  A driver of a motor ve...

East Lansing Hannah Community Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to stop by the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, next Tuesday, Jan. 25 to help in celebrating ELHCC’s 20^th Anniversary.There will be grab-and-go individual...

Public Meetings for City of East Lansing’s Boards & Commissions Canceled through Feb. 11

Due to the continued, significant spread of COVID-19 in Ingham County, the decision has been made to extend the cancellation of public meetings for the City of East Lansing’s boards and commissions through Friday, Feb. 11. Previously, these public meeting...

East Lansing Residents, Businesses Invited to Share Feedback on Proposed Food Truck Ordinance

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is seeking feedback from residents and businesses on a proposed ordinance change and related policy resolution that would expand the locations and number of licensed food trucks (mobile food vending...

ELPD Investigating Early Morning Incident

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At approximately 5:15 a.m. today, officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to a Check Subject/Subject in the Roadway call on West Road near Abbey Road. Upon initial investigation, officers ...

East Lansing City Council Approves Ordinance to Regulate Moped Use and Parking within City Limits

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the East Lansing City Council meeting this past Tuesday, Jan. 11, City Council approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 1511 – an ordinance to regulate moped use and parking within the City.The ordinance...

City of East Lansing Launches Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has officially launched its Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection, which is designed to financially assist East Lansing property owners in reducing the potential for sewer...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Jan. 17 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices and facilities, with the exception of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Offices and facilities that will be closed inclu...

Mid-Michigan’s MLK Commission Welcomes Four of the Little Rock Nine for MLK Day of Celebration

LANSING, Mich. – The signature annual event of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan is recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Little Rock Crisis that mobilized a nation to ensure access to a quality education.

The 2022 MLK Day of Cele...

Majority of Public Meetings for East Lansing’s Boards & Commissions Canceled for Month of January

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning January 5, 2022, the majority of public meetings for the City of East Lansing’s boards and commissions will be canceled through the end of the month due to the significant spread of COVID-19 in the community.East Lansing Ci...

East Lansing Public Library Limiting Capacity Due to COVID-19, Additional COVID-19 Updates

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will be resuming capacity limits in the library building due to the significant spread of COVID-19 in the community.Capacity will be temporarily limi...

East Lansing Fire Department Encourages Safe New Year’s Celebrations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With New Year’s celebrations expected this weekend in East Lansing, the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) encourages residents, family members and guests to celebrate safely and responsibly.

 Here are a few safety tips to k...

City of East Lansing Now Accepting Applications for FY 2022-2023 CDBG Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.The submission deadline for grant applications is January 21, 2022, and the FY 2022-2023 progr...

Community Advised of Intermittent Park Closures this Winter for Second Round of Deer Removal

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing community members are advised that there will be intermittent park closures in the City of East Lansing this winter for the purposes of conducting a second round of deer removal.Beginning January 3, 2022 through March 31...

East Lansing City Hall Closing Early due to Lack of Heat

UPDATE: Please note that the East Lansing 54B District Court is also closed to the public due to the lack of heat in East Lansing City Hall. Court hearings will be held remotely during the closure. Learn more about the remote Court hearings at ww...

City of East Lansing Holiday Closures & Collection Changes

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A number of City of East Lansing offices will be closed in observance of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. City Hall, DPW and 54B District Court East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of P...

ELFD Live Burn Training to Take Place this Sunday, Dec. 5

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the community and media are advised that the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) will be conducting a live burn training this Sunday, Dec. 5 at 6350 Abbot Road in East Lansing.ELFD has obtained permission from th...

East Lansing Department of Public Works Offers Special Holiday Collections

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Public Works (DPW) will, once again, be offering extra recycling days, no-fee holiday refuse collection and Christmas tree recycling to residents this holiday season. Extra Recycling DaysEast L...

City of East Lansing Seeks Citizen Input on Use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has been allocated close to $12.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and is currently seeking input from East Lansing citizens on how that funding should be used.ARPA is a $1.9 trillion economic...

Ron Bacon, Jessy Gregg Elected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem of the City of East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the Tuesday, Nov. 9 East Lansing City Council meeting, the administration of the oath of office for the newly elected East Lansing City Councilmembers took place and East Lansing’s new mayor and mayor pro tem were elected and swor...

Northern Tail Dog Park to be Closed for the 2021-2022 Winter Season

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that the City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park, located at 6400 Abbot Road, will be closed over the 2021-2022 winter season. The park is scheduled to close on November 29, 2021 and is scheduled ...

Masks Required in City of East Lansing Buildings and at Public Meetings

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In light of the latest mask recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the City of East Lansing will be resuming indoor mask requirements th...

DDA Partners with MSU Broad Art Museum to Bring Museum Experience Outdoors in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As a part of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project” (Place Project), the DDA and Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University (MSU Broad Art Museum) have p...

East Lansing DDA Launches Outdoor Area Expansion and Beautification Grant Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has allocated $43,000 to launch an Outdoor Area Expansion and Beautification Grant Program in support of downtown East Lansing businesses.The purpose of the program is to provide ...

Live Parking Availability in Downtown East Lansing

Find a real-time count of available parking spaces in downtown East Lansing's gated garages and lots.

Downtown East Lansing eGift Card Program

Community members can give the gift of shopping and dining local with the purchase of Downtown East Lansing eGift Cards.

NEW! Downtown East Lansing Web App Launches

The City of East Lansing has launched Explore Downtown East Lansing, a new web app that allows community members to find the location, business name, address, block number and website for each business in downtown East Lansing using an interactive map. Th...

Parking Validation in Downtown East Lansing

Did you know that more than 55 businesses in downtown East Lansing validate parking? Community members are encouraged to take advantage of parking validation opportunities while shopping and dining local! View a list of the current businesses in downtown ...

Parking Options in Downtown East Lansing

Convenient, ample and affordable parking is located throughout downtown East Lansing. Garages and surface lots are just steps from the shops, eateries and other businesses that make downtown East Lansing a unique destination. Parking is also located just ...

Resources for Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

To help downtown East Lansing businesses during this difficult time, a webpage with a list of known resources has been created. The webpage will continue to be updated as City staff becomes aware of additional resources.View the Resources for Businesses D...

City of East Lansing Launches Small Business Relief Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched a Small Business Relief Program that focuses on job retention throughout the East Lansing community.East Lansing businesses with income-eligible employees can apply to receive up to $10,000 in gr...

2022 Winter/Spring Connect Magazine

Community members can browse the Connect Magazine to learn about programs, classes and activities being offered by the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts this winter and spring.

Enjoy East Lansing's Parks, Trails and Facilities

There are a number of community and neighborhood parks, trails and recreational facilities in the City of East Lansing. The City is committed to the maintenance and preservation of its green spaces and the City’s many beautiful parks are a testament to th...

East Lansing Environmental Stewardship Program

The East Lansing Environmental Stewardship Program involves the community in the restoration of the City of East Lansing’s park biotic communities by removing problematic invasive plant species and replacing them with native species. The program also serv...

All-of-us Express Children's Theatre

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) offers youth the opportunity to take part in every aspect of theatre production from acting, technical production and costume design to set construction. AECT brings four major productions to the Greater Lansing...

Sports Offerings (Youth and Adult)

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts offers sports leagues and programs for adults and youth. In addition, there are opportunities to get involved in a number of sports clubs and programs, including the East Lansing Soccer Club, Track Club, Bask...

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Develops Online Parks and Trails Viewer

Community members looking to get outside and exercise can find several parks and trails in the area by viewing the Tri-County Planning Commission’s online parks and trail viewer. When using the parks and trails, community members should practice...

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