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Grand Rapids is full of great places to explore no matter what season you visit. On Michigan's West Coast the lakeshore appeals to beach enthusiasts with dune rides and dune climbing as well as beach volleyball and swimming. Browse the galleries of Saugatuck, fly kites on the shore in Grand Haven, or bike along paths in Holland. Whatever your passion, the Grand Rapids area thrives with superior golf courses, pristine parks, and lakes, streams, and rivers. Considered one the "best" walking cities, Grand Rapids is also great for biking and hiking and was rated the sixth most popular fishing city in the U.S. by Field and Stream magazine (2006).
Calder Plaza
- 351 Ottawa Ave. NW
- Ottawa Ave. between Michigan and Lyon NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Region: Downtown
Calder Plaza is the home to Grand Rapids' iconic sculpture, La Grande Vitesse, the location to many festivals and special events. MORE >>
Ah-Nab-Awen Park
- Front & Pearl
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 456-3696
- Region: Downtown
North of Pearl Street, adjacent to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum along the banks of the Grand River, downtown MORE >>
Canal Street Park
- 941 Monroe NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 456-3696
- Region: Downtown
North of 6th Street on Monroe Avenue NW along the Grand River, downtown MORE >>
Douglas Walker
- 84th Street SW
- Byron Center, MI 49315
- Phone: (616) 336-7275
- Region: Southwest
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 >>
Fallasburg Park
- 1124 Fallasburg Road
- Lowell, MI 49331
- Phone: (616) 336-3697
- Region: Southeast
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 >>
Grand Rapids Parks
- Administrative Office
- 201 Market Avenue
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Region: Downtown
For information on all city parks, call (616) 456-3696 or visit www.grcity.us. There are several parks downtown Grand Rapids.
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John Ball Zoological Garden
- 1300 W. Fulton St.
- Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Phone: (616) 336-4301
- Region: Downtown
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 >>
Kent County Parks
- Administrative Office
- 1700 Butterworth SW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49534-7065
- Phone: (616) 336-7275
- Region: Southwest
Hiking, swimming, cross-country skiing and sledding are just some of the activities at area parks. For information on area parks, call (616) 336-3697 or click on “Activities and Events” at http://www.accesskent.com/CultureLeisureAndTransit/Parks/parks_index.htm.
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Millennium Park
- 1415 Maynard Avenue SW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49544
- Phone: (616) 336-3697
- Region: Southwest
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 >>
Riverside Park
- 2001 Monroe Avenue NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49501
- Phone: (616) 456-3696
- Region: Northeast
Monroe Avenue NW, along the Grand River. Featuring boat launching, disc golf and outdoor shelter MORE >>
Rosa Parks Circle
- Monroe Center and Monroe Ave.
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Region: Downtown
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 >>
Windmill Island Gardens
- 1 Lincoln Ave.
- Holland, MI 49423
- Phone: (616) 355-1030
- Region: Nearby
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 >>
