Rosa Parks Circle

Image of Rosa Parks Circle from Monroe Ave

This plaza is located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. It features an ice skating rink that serves as a public seating/concert space in the warmer months.

Designed in 1999 by internationally-acclaimed artist Maya Lin, “Ecliptic” is an exceptional work of placemaking art that firmly anchors the park in its local context, highlighting Grand Rapids’ connection to the Grand River, legacy of creative excellence, and successful public-private partnerships such as that with the Frey Foundation that made the project possible.

A likeness of the park’s namesake, Rosa Parks, commissioned in 2007 by the Grand Rapids Community Relations Commission, welcomes visitors to the foot of Rosa Parks Circle. “Stand Up for Rosa Parks” by nationally renowned Denver artist Ed Dwight is a reminder of Parks’ life’s work and a commemoration to those who fought for the equality and civil rights of others.

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Visit the Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink homepage

 

Location

135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids 49503  View Map

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