An excellent place to take a walk with your love, or take the children or grandchildren.for a fun yet relaxing afternoon. Plenty of parking around and a few good restaurants just around the block. A quiet hometown place to gather for fun.

As a resident of Eaton Rapids, we enjoy visiting the island with family and visiting friends. Not only is it an intricate part of the city geographically, it carries alot of history within this little Island. The Island has historically been referred to as the GAR Island, due to its use during and after the Civil War. Much of that background can also be gained when you cross from the Island to Main St and visit the GAR Museum just a few doors down from City Hall. There is a play area for kids, quiet spots just to sit and relax. Public restrooms also serve the area - located just off the bridge as you head to Main St.

A lovely little park in the center of town, on an island in the river. Plenty of places to sit to fish or to have a picnic. Includes a gazebo and a Little Free Library. Close accessible to parking and public bathrooms. The playground equipment has gotten a fresh coating of paint but could use some updating.

In the middle of an island, in the middle of the city, that is where you'll find this park. Eaton Rapids is equidistant to all the Great Lakes that touch Michigan. And at that, the city is an island sitting amid two rivers. The park was privately owned but was purchased by the city and is well maintained. Bring a picnic lunch, stretch out on the grass, and let the kids romp around. Families and pets are welcome!Parking is convenient making it a great place to take a break. Buy a pizza at Darbs and bring it here to munch on.

Island park is a small park on the east side of Down Town Eaton Rapids. In the late 1800's it was used as a staging ground for troops during the civil war. There are a few markers on the island that tell part of that story. There is also an old cannon on the island to see as part of the history. The problem that the island has for much of the summer comes from the Canadian Geese that live in the area. The geese defecate all over the place which makes walking on the island a tough thing to do. If you stay on the sidewalk all is ok but you take your chances stepping in something if you walk in the grassy area's.