The City of East Lansing has officially appointed Justin Drwencke as the permanent Director of Parks, Recreation and Arts. Drwencke has worked with the city since 2019, serving in several roles, including assistant director and interim director since July 2025.
The department oversees 34 parks, the Northern Tier Trail, the Hannah Community Center, the Family Aquatic Center, and major community events like the East Lansing Art Festival, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival, and Farmers Market…