Facility Overview

The parking facility at 12373 Old Corunna Rd in Lennon, Michigan operates as an accessible roadside commuter carpool and park-and-ride facility. Positioned conveniently in Clayton Township near the Shiawassee and Genesee County border, this open-air asphalt surface lot is designed to support daily regional commuters, rideshare participants, and travelers navigating mid-Michigan. Because the lot is fully open to the sky without low-hanging ceiling decks or overhead structural barriers, it accommodates all standard passenger vehicles as well as tall pickup trucks, commercial work vans, utility trailers, and oversized SUVs.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated right along Old Corunna Road just off the main M-21 transportation corridor, this location serves as a strategic meeting hub between Owosso, Corunna, and the greater Flint metropolitan area. Drivers frequently utilize this parking location to stage carpools heading into downtown Flint, the University of Michigan-Flint campus, and Mott Community College, all situated roughly 12 to 15 miles to the east. The quiet rural community of Lennon sits just south, offering local diners and neighborhood conveniences, while the historic railroad town of Durand and the Dutch Hollow Golf Club are only a short 10-minute drive away. Its central positioning makes it an ideal launching point for shared trips across regional work and recreational centers.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Accessing the lot is straightforward via direct driveway entry points situated directly off Old Corunna Road. Traffic along this stretch moves steadily with minimal congestion outside of brief morning and evening commuter windows. The facility connects directly to State Route M-21, providing seamless east-west transit, while Interstate 69 is readily accessible via nearby connecting county roads for rapid north-south and cross-state travel toward Lansing or Port Huron. For rideshare participants and vanpool travelers, the clear sightlines and easy turnarounds make pick-ups and drop-offs efficient and safe.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Paved open-air surface parking with marked parking bays
• Open-sky clearance with no height restrictions for tall trucks or vans
• Dedicated accessible parking spaces with level access routes
• Perimeter lighting for visibility during early morning and late night hours
• Free commuter parking provided for regional ridesharing and carpooling
• Convenient wide driveway apron facilitating safe vehicular turning

Ideal For

• Daily regional commuters traveling along the M-21 corridor into Flint or Lansing
• Organized vanpools and carpool participants seeking a central rendezvous point
• Local service professionals meeting for shared site visits or dispatch
• Short-term commuter meetups and mid-Michigan regional travelers

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Arrive before peak morning commute periods (around 7:00 AM) to secure the closest bays near the entrance.
• Ensure personal belongings and valuables are out of sight before departing on full-day carpool trips.
• During Michigan winter storms, exercise caution when maneuvering, as rural open lots can accumulate drifting snow prior to routine clearing.
• Check local weather and traffic alerts along M-21 and I-69 before leaving your vehicle for long-distance shared commutes.