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- Description:
- The park was located near the southeast corner of Waverly and old Lansing roads, and was originally called Leadley's Park. Donated by H. Standish.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- One of many donkey carts in use for children at Waverly Park. The two girls in the cart are not identified. Donated by H. Standish.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Grounds at Leadley's Park, which later became Waverly Park. Rustic wooden bridges over a creek can be seen. Gift of David R. Caterino.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A large group of people (mostly children) and a donkey cart at the entrance gate for Waverly Park. The park was located near the southeast corner of Waverly and old Lansing roads, and was originally called Leadley's Park. Donated by H. Standish.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Waverly Park's wooden roller coaster. The coaster was one of many improvements made to the park after it was purchased by the Lansing and Suburban Traction Co. in 1903. Donated by H. Standish.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- An unidentified group of young men and women on the grounds of Waverly Park. Pavilions and part of the roller coaster can be seen behind them.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A steamboat full of passengers arriving at Waverly Park. Other passengers wait on the shore of the Grand River. Two copies (one hand-tinted).
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Crowds at Leadley's Park under the trees, sometime in the 1890s. Leadley's Park later became Waverly Park. Gift of David R. Caterino.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Many people in boats, some rented, in the river at Waverly Park. Two copies. Donated by H. Standish.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- An iron bridge near Waverly Park, showing a man on a high ladder about to dive into the river and several spectators on the bridge. It may have been the famous high diver "McMahon" who conducted twice-daily shows at the park in 1905. Donated by H. Standish.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
