[1] The park covers a variety of ecosystems, including mature oak and maple woodlands, marshlands, pine plantations and transitional field areas.

There are several trails for hiking in the spring, summer and fall months, and cross country skiing in the winter.

There is a per vehicle entrance fee year-round of $3 for Ingham County residents and $5 for non-residents seven days a week.

[3] In addition to the trails, Park North has picnic grounds, a softball diamond, horseshoe pits, volleyball and basketball courts, a cross country ski rental shop open during the winter, two playgrounds, and a disc golf course called Tadpole Beach.

On top of the current 410 acres (0.64 sq mi), a Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant is expected to acquire an additional 120 acres (0.19 sq mi) for Park North.