Ferris Park Beacon


FERRIS PARK:
417 N WALNUT ST | LANSING, MI 48933

Ferris Park is located just a few blocks from the Michigan State Capitol building. Beacon sits on the southeast corner with big open grass spaces to the north and close to trees and the basketball court.

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SCORING GOALS WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Beacon Field is uniting a community through soccer. Located in Downtown Lansing’s Ferris Park, this mini urban soccer field is the perfect spot for a pick-up game. This video produced by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation showcases the project and its crowdfunding partner Patronicity.com.

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CONSTRUCTION TIMEPLAPSE

Watch the existing parkland be transformed in about a month from grass to ready to play!

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40 DAYS OF PLAY TIMELAPSE

Shortly after the field was opened, watch 40 days/nights of people visiting and playing through sun, clouds, wind, rain and snow!

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US YOUTH SOCCER

Featured on their monthly national show.

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SCORING GOALS WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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CONSTRUCTION TIMEPLAPSE
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40 DAYS OF PLAY TIMELAPSE
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US YOUTH SOCCER

FEATURES

The Facility includes:

  • 60’x120′ synthetic turf playing surface
  • 48″ perimeter kick board
  • Post and netting on goals
  • LED light fixtures

It also serves as a space for events that enhance the community’s experience with the facility, such as health and fitness education programs and activities.

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THANKS TO ALL WHO
MADE FERRIS BEACON A REALITY

A collaboration of the City of Lansing Parks Department, the Capital Area Soccer League as well as public & private community partners.

  • Friends of Ferris Park
  • Downtown Neighborhood Association
  • LEAP (Lansing Economic Area Partnership)
  • Wieland (international construction management firm headquartered in Lansing)
  • Capital Area Soccer League (4.000 youth soccer players in CASL ages 7-19)
  • Truscott Rossman (public relations)
  • Traction (creative and branding firm)
  • Lansing Public Media Center
  • Luminate Studios
  • Bergmann (architects)
  • Committed Corporate Sponsors
  • Public Fundraising (Patronicity.com)

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