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Roaming with Romie: A Family-Friendly Grand Rapids Itinerary

Published Oct. 29, 20246 Min Story

Romie Robertson is an Atlanta-based content creator who specializes in affordable travel with a historical and cultural focus. After enjoying her first visit to Grand Rapids in March 2024, she decided…

Father observing son play on playground equipment on a sunny day

A Parent's Guide to GR-Area Playgrounds

photo by Paul Jendrasiak for Experience GR

Published Jun. 11, 202417 Min Story

More than 50 of the 160+ public parks in and around Grand Rapids have playgrounds. You can find them all by visiting our Parks page and clicking “Playground” under “Narrow Your Search” on the…