Byron Center

Byron Center Museum & Historical Society

The Byron Center Museum and Historical Society includes an old post office, doctor’s office, store and schoolroom as well as displays on farming and veteran history. A genealogy room is full of records and family histories. 2508 Prescott St SW.

Van Singel Fine Arts Center

Offering affordable and accessible fine arts to students and the public, Van Singel Fine Arts Center hosts performances by the Van Singel Youth Theatre, Van Singel Community Theatre, Byron Center Theatre Club and other community theatre, dance and music companies. The Gainey Gallery of Art at Van Singel hosts art exhibits and artist receptions. 8500 Burlingame Ave SW.

All In Pickleball Gym

The Grand Rapids area’s first dedicated indoor pickleball facility, All In Pickleball Gym offers five competitive courts and two training courts, plus a lounge area to relax before or after your game. The facility hosts open play sessions, leagues and classes. Open 4pm-midnight seven days a week. 400 76^th St SW.

Bicentennial Park

The north section of Bicentennial Park has a large parking area, two baseball/softball fields, concessions/restroom building and a skate park. The south section holds two open air pavilions with picnic tables, restrooms, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, three shuffleboard courts, 12 pickleball courts, a playground, a walking path with life fitness stations and a paved parking lot. Half the park is undeveloped wetland and wooded space. 8085 Byron Center Ave SW.

Break Room Therapy

Break Room Therapy invites guests to release strong emotions by breaking everything from teacups to TVs. Guests are provided with bats and safety gear. Sessions are by appointment only. Participants must be at least 13 years old; ages 13-17 must have an adult present. 7988 Clyde Park Ave SW.

Brewer Park

Brewer Park is the most active outdoor sports park in the Kent County Park system, with seven soccer fields, a ball diamond, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a cricket pitch, paved walking trail and an 18-hole disc golf course. 399 84^th St SE.

Byron Township Community Center

The Byron Township Community Center is a fitness facility featuring 12 outdoor pickleball courts and gymnasium, both requiring membership or accompaniment by a member, plus a variety of programs, classes, events and trips for all ages, open to residents and non-residents. 2120 76th St SW.

Byron Township Library

The Byron Township Branch of the Kent District Library system offers 13,640 sq. ft. filled with books, media, public computers, a teen space, community meeting rooms and private rooms. The library hosts book discussions and storytimes for all ages. 8191 Byron Center Ave SW.

Cutler Park

Facilities in Cutler Park include five tennis courts, two basketball courts, one baseball/softball field, one full-size soccer field, a small play structure and a large playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms and walking track along the park perimeter. 6701 Cutler Park Dr.

Dino Daisy Play Café

Kids can explore and play while parents enjoy quality coffee and snacks at Dino Daisy Play Café. The thoughtfully designed space features unique play structures and a cozy café serving coffee, tea, baked goods, and kids’ snacks and platters. 2241 84^th St SW.

Douglas Walker Park

A baseball/softball diamond, two playgrounds, soccer fields, six group picnic areas and enclosed shelter house are among the amenities at busy Douglas Walker Park. The park serves as a trailhead for the east branch of Kent Trails, a 15-mile paved trail running from Byron Center to Millennium Park. 1195 84^th St SW.

Grand Rapids Grand Prix

Race Sodi electric go-karts on an indoor two-level track at speeds up to 35 mph at Grand Rapids Grand Prix – so fast that drivers must be at least 15 years of age to participate. The Grand Prix Grille offers fresh-made pizzas, subs, wraps, tacos and more as well as beer and wine. 8455 Byron Commerce Dr SW.

GR Skate & Event Center

GR Skate & Event Center offers public roller skating hours throughout the week along with a gear shop and café. Great for birthday parties and group events. 3651 84^th St SW.

Inside Moves

One of the first climbing gyms opened in the U.S., Inside Moves offers top-rope and lead climbing on walls up to 34 ft. high with a variety of angles. There’s also a large bouldering area to challenge beginners and veterans alike. Get all your gear at the Pro Shop and take advantage of group and individual classes. 639 76th St SW.

Parkside Farm

Parkside Farm offers farm tours and agriculture classes, maple syrup, honey, goat milk lotion and other goat-related gifts, seasonal cut flowers, and pumpkin and squash. By appointment only. 9660 S Division Ave.

Southside Ice Arena

Featuring two sheets of ice, Southside Ice Arena hosts community hockey teams, conducts skating lessons and offers open skate on Sunday evenings. 566 100th St SW.

Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports and Inclusion Center

The Unified Sports & Inclusion Center is the largest Special Olympics training and sports center in the world, built to support Special Olympics Michigan’s mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The 127,000 sq. ft. facility includes a fitness area, pickleball courts, a collegiate-level track, and soccer and flag football fields, which host local, state and national events. There is also office space for inclusion-focused nonprofits, including Disability Advocates of Kent County.

Whistlestop Park

Four youth baseball/softball fields, four adult softball fields, two football fields, three soccer fields, two lacrosse fields, an archery and a dog park are all part of 59-acre Whistlestop Park. There is also a designated spot for a community garden, a natural trail through a small wooded area and a 2.5-acre pond with two fishing decks. The Byron Center Community Center is located in the Park. 2120 76^th St SW.

5 Lakes Brew Pub

Located at Tanger Outlets Mall, 5 Lakes Brew Pub features handcrafted burger, a wide assortment of local brews, spirits, cocktails and more. There are plenty of TVs to watch the game and an outdoor patio for warm-weather dining. 350 84^th St SW.

76^th Street Truckstop Diner

Family-owned and operated 76^th Street Truckstop Diner serves a wide variety of breakfast dishes burgers, sandwiches, salads, Tex-Mex dishes and other diner fare – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Named one of Michigan’s Top 10 Diners and one of our favorite places for late-night bites. 460 76^th St SW.

Alder & Iron

Located at members-only Railside Golf Club, Alder & Iron is full-service steakhouse-inspired restaurant (with a lot more than steak on the menu). Offers bar service, Sunday brunch and a kid’s menu. Open year-round. 2500 76^th St SW.

Alebird Taphouse & Brewery

inhabiting a historic building that was once a hotel busy with guests arriving from the nearby railway station, Alebird Taphouse & Brewery serves its own handcrafted beers along with a selection of the best craft beers and hard ciders from across the country. The food menu includes burgers – including a special burger of the week – along with sandwiches, wraps, salads, desserts and more. There’s a kid’s menu, too. 2619 84^th St SW.

Anna’s House Byron Center

Anna’s House is a popular local breakfast chain dedicated to “saving the world from an ordinary breakfast.” The menu includes classic morning meals and more innovative fare, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. 525 84^th St Suite 1.

Boardwalk Subs

One of seven West Michigan locations, the Byron Center Boardwalk Subs features 26 different 15”-long sub sandwiches topped with your choice of veggies, sauces and spices. Salads, chili, combo meals, sides and fountain drinks round out the menu. 8233 Byron Center Ave SW Suite G.

Byron Center Farmer’s Market

Shop for fresh-grown produce, fresh-cut meat, homemade sweets, artisan items and more at the Byron Center Farmer’s Market in Bicentennial Park on Saturdays during the growing season. 8185 Freeland Dr SW.

Byron Center Meats

Starting as a small-town butcher shop in 1946, Byron Center Meats has grown into a USA-inspected plant supply restaurants, businesses and local families. Shop the meat market for a variety of fresh and frozen beef, pork, poultry, lamb, veal, seafood, and buffalo and other game. You’ll also find grocery, dairy and produce items, plus signature seasonings, rubs, marinades and sauces. 8375 Freeland Ave SW.

Byron Center Nutrition

Byron Center Nutrition serves up nutrient-packed shakes, protein coffees, energizing teas and seasonal specials in a cozy space. 8233 Byron Center Ave SW Suite H.

Byron Family Restaurant

Byron Family Restaurant is a casual eatery serving delectable all-day breakfasts as well as a generous selection of lunch and dinner dishes – including luscious desserts – at affordable prices. Family-friendly, of course. (It’s in the name!) 2527 84^th St SW.

China Kitchen

Dig in to generously sized portions of egg drop soup, beef lo mein, sweet & sour pork and other Asian, Chinese and Cantonese dishes at China Kitchen. 2237 84^th St SW.

Country Side Inn

The Country Side Inn is a casual neighborhood hangout serving burgers and a variety of pub grub. Bar service, TVs and a warm-weather patio add to the fun. 10704 Wilson Ave SW.

Dizzy Donuts

Dizzy Donuts are smaller than average, so you can enjoy more than one guilt-free. And you’ll want to, because there’s a dizzying array of toppings available, all applied fresh right in front of you. 8391 Byron Center Ave SW Suite C.

Full Circle Coffee

Full Circle offers great coffees, teas, smoothies, lemonades, sodas and baked goods in the heart of downtown Byron Center. 8233 Byron Center Ave SW Suite Q.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The Byron Center location of national chain restaurant The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill uses family recipes and fresh, authentic ingredients to create a wide variety of classic Mediterranean dishes – hummus, spanakopita, tzatziki, tirokafteri, stuffed grape leaves, Greek salad, gyros, souvlaki and more. 8233 Byron Center Ave SW.

Houseman’s Ice Cream

Walk up to the Houseman’s window to order a diverse selection of ice cream flavors, milkshakes and other sweet treats. Open March-October. Cash only. 2543 84^th St SW.

Mamma Mineo’s Pizza

A third-generation family business, Mamma Mineo’s offers a huge variety of traditional and specialty pizzas plus oven-roasted subs, wood-fired flatbreads, pasta, Mexican dishes and more. 2237 84^th St SW.

Pete’s Grill & Tavern

The legacy of Pete’s Grill & Tavern stretches back to 1948 and it continues as a popular community gathering place today. The menu features modern tavern fare, including Detroit-style pizza, burgers made with beef from Byron Center Meats, Mexican fare and more. Enjoy bar service and watch the game on 12 TV screens. 2588 84^th St SW.

Peppino’s Pizza

The Byron Center location of the local Peppino’s chain offers specialty pies and other Italian fare in a casual setting. Dine in or take out. 2185 84th St SW.

Russo Ristorante & Mercato

Russo Ristorante & Mercato at Tanger Outlets Mall serves authentic Italian cuisine, small plates and excellent wines in a casual atmosphere. The mercato (market) is filled with carefully curated Italian and Mediterranean grocery products and a large collection of quality wines from the best American and European producers. 350 84^th St SW Suite 510.

Also in Byron Center: Culver’s, Dunkin’, Jet’s Pizza, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway.

Byron Center Skate Park

Byron Center Skate park is an outdoor vertical rectangle park with prefabricated wooden ramps, quarter pipes, rails and fun boxes. 8085 Byron Center Ave SW.

Ironwood Golf Course

Built in 1974, Ironwood is an 18-hole, par-71 public course that offers an excellent golfing experience along with scenic natural beauty. Well-groomed fairways and greens offer challenging play for golfers at every skill level. 3750 64^th St SW.

Kent Trails

Kent Trails is a 15 mile, non-motorized paved trail that is a collaborative effort between Kent County Parks, the cities of Grand Rapids, Grandville, Walker and Wyoming and Byron Township. The Byron Center trailhead on 84^th St marks the southern end of the trail. You can follow it from Byron Center all the way to Millenium Park and John Ball Zoo. Most of the trail follows abandoned railroad lines, so it’s predominantly level with no sharp turns. The trailhead is across the street from McDonald’s (2626 84th St SW).

84^th Street Market

Browse a large selection of craft beer, wine and liquor at 84^th Street Market. Can’t find wjat you want? They’ll order it for you! 2592 84^th St SW.

The Bike Doctor

This family-owned bicycle shop is an official dealer for Marin Bikes, KHS Bikes and Hiboy Scooters. The Bike Doctor also offers repair services. 2948 84^th St SW.

Byron Center Ace Hardware

Shop for household tools, garden supplies, home décor and more at Byron Center Ace Hardware. 2526 84th St SW.

Byron Center Liquor

Byron Center Liquor stocks a wide variety of beer, wine and liquor. 8233 Byron Center Ave SW.

Clothesline Consignment

Clothesline Consignment carries new and gently clothes and accessories for the whole family, including maternity wear, plus sizes, bridal and formal wear, and jewelry.

Cottage Blue

Cottage Blue is packed with charming antiques, vintage décor, farmhouse pieces and much more. 2499 84^th St SW.

Everett’s Gardens

Everett’s Gardens is where plant lovers go to see and purchase “Cream of the Crop” perennials, shrubs and shade trees. Christmas at Everett Gardens is an annual month-long event featuring a dazzling display of sparkling lights, cut Christmas trees, live trees, freshly cut greens, garlands, wreaths and more. 240 84^th St SE.

Family Fare Supermarket

Family Fare is a Michigan chain stocking a wide range of grocery, bakery, deli, meat and produce, including organic and bulk selections. In-store pharmacy and Starbucks. 2245 84th St SW.

Holwerda Floral & Gifts

Family-owned Holwerda Floral & Gifts offers a large inventory of fresh flowers for any occasion, live plants, dish gardens, gifts and gift baskets, greeting cards and custom floral arrangements. 8233 Byron Center St SW.

MK Dancewear

MK Dancewear carries a large selection of dancewear for adults and children, including leotards, tights, pointe shoes, tap shoes, jazz shoes and more, as well as gifts and accessories. 2241 84^th St SW.

Rolling Rabbit Books

Specializing in literature for children and teens, Rolling Rabbit Books strives to carry highly original, beautifully illustrated books you won’t find just anywhere. The store also carries Jellycat plush, art supplies, puzzles, stickers and other unique gifts. Everybunny is welcome! 2495 84^th St SW. 

Tandem Studio Floral and Gifts

Created from a deep passion for all things floral and a desire to turn away from mass produced, "cookie cutter" floral designs, Tandem Studio offers custom arrangements, fresh flowers and plants, a wide variety of gift items and a selection of party necessities. 2475 84^th St SW.

Tanger Outlets Mall

Shop Tanger Outlets Mall for designer brands at discount prices. The 70+ stores here include famous brand-names like Adidas, Coach, Under Armor, Bath & Body Works, Levi’s, Lindt, Oakley, Vera Bradley and so much more. 5 Lakes Brewpub, Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizza, Russo Ristorante, Starbucks and Zason Latino let you relax with food and drink before, after or during your shopping spree. 350 84th St SW.

Two Sisters Flower Farm

Two Sisters is a family-owned flower farm offering fresh-picked flowers, bulbs, seasonal décor and more at its self-serve farm stand. Cash and Venmo accepted. 1585 Byron Rd SW.

Also in Byron Center: Dollar Tree and Walgreens.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids South

Just off the M-6 expressway, the all-suite Home 2 hotel offers such amenities as EV charging stations, an indoor saltwater pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast, in-room kitchens and pet-friendly rooms. Tanger Outlets Mall – a frequent destination for overnight guests – is about five miles away. 2288 64th St SW.

Quality Inn Grand Rapids South

In-room microwaves and fridges, and indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and laundry facilities are among the amenities at Quality Inn Grand Rapids South. It’s about two miles from Tanger Outlets Mall. 7625 Caterpillar Ct SW.

Woodchip Campground

Each of the 101 grassy, shaded camping sites at Woodchip Campground has its own picnic table and fire pit, and they’re all just steps away from a pool, bouncing pillow, basketball courts, a glow ride, dunk tank and other family-friendly weekend activities. There are 70 sites equipped with heated water risers for winter camping. 7501 Burlingame Ave SW.

Byron Days Festival

Since 1936, the Byron Days Festival has celebrated community with four days of family-friendly entertainment, including a parade, 5K run, carnival rides and games, state performances, car and tractor shows, and more. July.