Recreation

Calder Plaza is the home to Grand Rapids' iconic sculpture, La Grande Vitesse, the location to many festivals and special events. MORE >>

Addiction Charters offers salmon and trout fishing excursions on magnificent Lake Michigan aboard fully-equipped 30 foot boat with experienced crew. Pleasure and sunset cruises also available. MORE >>

North of Pearl Street, adjacent to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum along the banks of the Grand River, downtown MORE >>

Kent County offers many trails for cycling, walking, running and in-line skating. Many of the trails are paved and were converted from abandoned railroad tracks. MORE >>

Free admission! 143 acres of woods, streams and meadows. 4 miles of trails open dawn to dusk daily. Saturday community programs. Wildlife rehabilitation center, CSA farm, seasonal camps, historic buildings, festivals 4 times yearly, and a working sugarbush. Memberships available, volunteers always welcomed. A warm and friendly atmosphere to explore, connect and deepen your relationship to the earth. Educational family fun in a natural setting. MORE >>

North of 6th Street on Monroe Avenue NW along the Grand River, downtown MORE >>

Full-service ski resort offering downhill skiing, tubing and snowboarding. MORE >>

"Indoor Family Water Park includes a Splash Tower" with a four-story waterslide. Public welcome. Contact hotel for admission pricing. MORE >>

Ride the go-karts, bumper boats and kiddie rides. Play on two miniature golf courses and enjoy the large arcade. Play Laser Tag and drive indoor electric go-karts! Great for birthdays and groups. MORE >>

This barrier free park offers a year 'round heated shelter. Features include: baseball diamonds, biking, hiking/walking, soccer, picnic areas and is also an access point for Kent Trails. MORE >>

Our campground features 36 wooded acres, a variety of sites, cabins and a host of activities for you and your family. Hayrides, Mini Train, Heated Pool and Free WiFi. Surrounded by golf courses, lakes and all the best that West Michigan has to offer, located just 18 miles north of Grand Rapids. MORE >>

We are THE place for bowling FUN in Grand Rapids, MI. Birthday Parties, Company Parties, Leagues, Fundraisers - come check us out! MORE >>

One of the only three remaining Michigan covered historic bridges open to auto traffic is found here. Park activities include baseball diamonds, fishing, hiking, nature trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. MORE >>

Featuring a panoramic view of the Thornapple River, a challenging, yet playable course, bent grass fairways, multiple tees, driving range, carts with GPS yardage system, lessons and a dining/banquet facility. MORE >>

For information on all city parks, call (616) 456-3696 or visit www.grand-rapids.mi.us. There are several parks downtown Grand Rapids.

Offering the finest in vertical entertainment, Higher Ground offers a 23-foot high artificial rock-climbing wall and a special bouldering room for your "above it all" experience. MORE >>

Over 2,000 animals and more animal touching exhibits than any other zoo in Michigan; stingrays & sharks, 2 petting corrals, wallabies, camels and budgies. Chimpanzees - lions - grizzly bear - otters - snow leopards - Komodo dragon - and many large and small primates. Indoor and outdoor viewing. Full concessions and gift shop. Featuring 300-foot ZIPline, 4-story Ropes Adventure Course, Swan Boats. New 2012: Funicular (tram). MORE >>

Many parks offer cross-country skiing. For information on area parks, call (616) 336-3697 or visit http://www.accesskent.com/CultureLeisureAndTransit/Parks/parks_index.htm.

L.E.Kaufman Golf Course is one of the finest public golf facilities in west Michigan. The course opened for play in 1965 and has an outstanding reputation as a challenging golf facility. It is the home course for the highly regarded Kent County Amateur Golf Tournament. MORE >>

Rated 4 1/2 stars (out of 5) by Golf Digest; 6-time host of NCAA National Championships and annual host of the Michigan High School Golf Finals. Popular choice for golf outings and special events. New home of the Kendall Golf Academy for lessons and clinics for novice and experienced golfers alike. MORE >>

Its 1,500 acres include a sandy swimming beach, beach house, picnic facilities for families and groups, play areas, as well as paved trails for cycling, walking, running and in-line skating. MORE >>

Must play for those who enjoy the combination of tranquility, natural beauty and golf. Top 100 to Play, Golf Magazine 2002, 2007. US Open qualifier & 4 1/2 Stars, Golf Digest 2006. MORE >>

Monroe Avenue NW, along the Grand River. Featuring boat launching, disc golf and outdoor shelter MORE >>

Created by internationally known artist, Maya Lin. Water is featured in the frozen, liquid and vapor states. Concerts are held on summer evenings and ice skate rentals are provided in the winter. A fee is charged for each skating session. MORE >>

Created by internationally known artist, Maya Lin. Water is featured in the frozen, liquid and vapor states. Concerts are held on summer evenings and ice skate rentals are provided in the winter. MORE >>

Saskatoon offers four uniquely different nines covering 365 acres. The newest nine features an island green and is designed in Scottish links style with natural grasses and fescue roughs. MORE >>

"Where golf is fun!" Twenty-seven hole public golf facility and practice center with snack bar, plus beer, wine, and cocktails on scenic countryside. Just 10-miles north of Grand Rapids. Exit 95, Post Dr. on US-131. Tee times available online at www.scottlake.com MORE >>

Indoor family water park includes three story waterslide, large hot tub, as well as activity, lap and vortex pools. Public welcome. Contact hotel for admission pricing. MORE >>

Surrounded by spectacular scenery and excellent playing conditions that accommodate all skill levels, Thousand Oaks is the perfect destination, just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. See for yourself why this stunning jewel has been rated one of the best courses around! MORE >>

Westgate Bowling Center features 60 Brunswick lanes, billiards, snack bar, bingo, game room and lounge. MORE >>

A thirty-acre park in a peaceful, natural waterfront setting. Authentic Dutch working windmill, De Zwaan, Dutch street organ, flowers, shops, picnic areas, hourly slide presentations and guided tours of the windmill. MORE >>