Rosa Parks Circle
- Monroe Center and Monroe Ave.
- Neighborhood:Downtown
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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. A fee is charged for each skating session.
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Music
Downtown’s outdoor gathering spot is the site of many free musical events, including Blues on the Mall, GRandJazzFest and New Year’s on the Grand.
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Local Gems
Outdoor downtown park is where Grand Rapids gathers for people-watching, ice skating and a huge variety of free musical events.
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Knowledge Chaser
See how Vietnam Veterans Memorial sculptor Maya Lin created a community gathering space showcasing water in its frozen, liquid and vapor states.
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Eco Friendly
This “green respite in the heart of the city,” designed by famed sculptor Maya Lin, showcases water in its frozen, liquid and vapor states.
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Outdoor Recreation
This “green respite in the heart of the city,” designed by famed sculptor Maya Lin, showcases water in its frozen, liquid and vapor states. Ice skating in winter.
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Art & Culture
This community gathering space was designed by Maya Lin, famed for her work on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Family
This year-round community gathering space is especially popular with kids in winter, when it transforms to an outdoor ice skating rink. Free skate rental.
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GRandJazzFest
- Next Occurrence Aug 19, 2017
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: See website for times.
- Location: Rosa Parks Circle, Monroe Center and Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Category: Music
- Admission: Free
Polish Festival
- Next Occurrence Aug 25, 2017
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Times: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Host: City of Grand Rapids
- Location: Rosa Parks Circle, Monroe Center and Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Phone: (616) 443-1191
- Category: Festivals
- Admission: Free
