Grand Ledge, Michigan
Grand Ledge is a city of 7,804 people in Clinton County, Michigan, founded in 1871.
Why visit Grand Ledge
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Performance Shelter at Jaycee Park, Sun Theatre, Grand Ledge Chair Company Plant and River Ledge Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 50 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Grand Ledge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grand Ledge
Grand Ledge is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city lies mostly within Eaton County, though a small portion extends into Clinton County to the north (no residents live in that portion). The city sits along the Grand River 12.7 miles (20.4 kilometers) west of downtown Lansing. The population was 7,784 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Grand Ledge, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Performance Shelter at Jaycee Park
Cinema and theater
Large, outdoor performance shelter with seating for over 500.
525 East River Street, Grand Ledge
Museums and landmarks7
Grand Ledge Chair Company Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Michigan, United States
River Ledge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Grand Ledge, Michigan
Governor Frank D. Fitzgerald Home / Governor Frank D. Fitzgerald Home
Monument and historic site
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Oak Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Oak Park is located on a northerly bluff overlooking the Grand River, offering 8.98 acres of quiet park space. A recent expansion of the...
700 West Front Street, Grand Ledge
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Little Fitz Park
Park · 0.8 mi
"Little Fitz" is one of the City's newest parks with over 7-acres of pristine, natural greenspace. This park has rustic trails and...
175 Gulf Street, Grand Ledge
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Riverview Park
Park
Riverview Park is a quaint 0.21-acre park offering incredible views of downtown Grand Ledge and the Grand River. The park is easily...
110 North Bridge Street, Grand Ledge
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City Hall Park
Park
City Hall Park is a popular neighborhood park located behind City Hall.
310 Greenwood Street, Grand Ledge
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Island Park
Park
Island Park offers 2.25-acres of beautiful views of the Grand River situated in the heart of downtown Grand Ledge. The island is...
206 West River Street, Grand Ledge
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Oakwood Greenspace
Park · 0.7 mi
Oakwood Greenspace is a 2.2-acre open area located on the northeast side of Grand Ledge, adjacent to Oakwood Cemetery. This public space...
Church and Orchard Streets, Grand Ledge
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15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Aggie Mae's Bakery
Bakery · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.0 mi
914 Charlevoix Street
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-15:00
Arms & Embers Grill
Restaurant · Sandwich, Burger, American, Regional
219 North Bridge Street
Tu-Sa 08:30-13:30,16:30-21:00; Su 08:00-22:00
BrickHaven Brewing Company
Bar and pub · Sandwich
200 East Jefferson Street, Grand Ledge
We-Sa 15:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Cancun Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican
300 South Bridge Street, Grand Ledge
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:45; Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Sophia's House of Pancakes
Restaurant · American, Greek, Breakfast · 1.0 mi
1010 Charlevoix Street
Mo-Su 07:00-15:30
Toads
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Brunch, Breakfast, Bubble Tea, Tea
223 North Bridge Street
Mo-Fr 08:30-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:30
Log Jam
Restaurant · Pizza, Fish, Sandwich, American, Burger, Fish And Chips
110 West Jefferson Street, Grand Ledge
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Bamboo Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
520 South Clinton Street, Grand Ledge
13 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship4
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.9 mi
210 West Saginaw Highway, Grand Ledge
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
912 East Scott Street, Grand Ledge
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.7 mi
517 South Clinton Street, Grand Ledge
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal
201 East Jefferson Street, Grand Ledge
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare4
Sparrow Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
1015 Charlevoix Drive, Grand Ledge
Map of Grand Ledge
96 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.1 in | 14.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 12.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 11.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lansing Capital City Ap 72539 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clinton County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Wacousta 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Waverly 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Edgemont Park 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Potterville 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Dimondale 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Lansing 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- DeWitt 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Portland 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- East Lansing 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Holt 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Grand Ledge Chair Company Plant, Holofect, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank Fitzgerald House Grand Ledge, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
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