Needles, broken glass, trash worry Hunter Park patrons [Video]

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Broken alcohol bottles, drug wrappers, and overflowing trash are on the list of community concerns for Hunter Park. Hunter Park’s pool and splash pad have been busy this summer, but people have taken to social media to express concern about the park and the surrounding area.

“[Almost] everywhere there is to sit here, there’s trash,” said Fred Christopherson, who walks the trail often. He says sometimes the conditions are concerning.

Visitors told 6 News there are often large parties at night, leaving behind things that may be dangerous for families.

“That’s sad because, you know, there’s kids that rely on these parks,” said City Council member Ryan Kost.

Kost says community members have raised concerns about used needles scattered throughout the park.

“Our children walk through here,” he continued. “Seniors walk through here. I walk through here and sometimes it’s hard to see that needle on …