Recreation

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

It's Happy Hour! -- Enjoy a fun and engaging 45 minute class where you will experience postures and poses from Pilates and Yoga that are Invigorating, yet Restful; Energetic, yet Peaceful. Come for the fun and laughter and stay for the relief from your back, neck and shoulder pain! These classes are held downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday's 12:15 -1:00pm in the Waters Building, 161 Ottawa Ave., NW, 6th floor and Wednesday's 12:15 - 1:00pm in 300 Ottawa Ave., NW, Level A. Drop-in Fee is only $10. 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 >>

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.grcity.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 >>

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.

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 >>