Grand Rapids Sports
Grand Rapids is alive with team sporting events all year long. Every May, one of the top 25K sports events, Amway River Bank Run, hosts thousands of runners from around the world right here in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Gold
NBA Development League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets.
Grand Rapids Griffins
Minor-league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
Grand Rapids Rise
Professional Women's Volleyball team.
West Michigan Whitecaps
Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.
Sporting Events
Grand Rapids’ Golf Scene Has Something for Everyone
- photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR
- 10 min
With more than 650 public golf courses throughout the state, Michigan boasts some of the most…
Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey
- photo by Courtesy of the Grand Rapids Griffins
- 3 min
Calling all hockey fans! Gear up to cheer for the Grand Rapids Griffins, a development affiliate of…
West Michigan Whitecaps: Your Summer Tradition
- photo by Photo courtesy of West Michigan Whitecaps
- 6 min
With dozens of themed nights, special giveaways, new food/drink choices and a variety of…
Grand Rapids is a Midwest Hub for Pickleball
- photo by Ideology for Experience GR
- 8 min
Stop by Belknap Park in downtown Grand Rapids any summer or fall evening and you’re liable to…
Road, Trail and Bike Races in Grand Rapids
- photo by Courtesy of Jamie Geysbeek Photography
- 9 min
You might not know it, but races are a big deal in Grand Rapids. There are several very large…
Cannonsburg Ski Area: Ski Lessons, Snowboarding, Tubing, & More
- photo by Aaron Peterson for Experience GR
- 5 min
If you like to get out and get active in winter, we’ve got the perfect destination for you…
Fun Places to Go Bowling
- photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
- 7 min
Heading to the bowling center (or alley, as it's often called) is a great activity to enjoy…
Grand Rapids Area Disc Golf Courses to Hone Your Throws
- by Christian Meteor photo by Experience Grand Rapids
- 8 min
In 2021, Grand Rapids earned a hefty position as 13th in the United States for disc golf cities…
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