City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Creating active neighborhoods, inclusive and innovative programs, and exceptional services.

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📣 You’re invited to help shape the future of the our parks, trails, recreation programs and public spaces through the de...
06/18/2026

📣 You’re invited to help shape the future of the our parks, trails, recreation programs and public spaces through the development of our 2027–2032 Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan! From future investments to improvements to programming throughout the parks system and more, this plan will serve as a roadmap for our department.

✍️ To kick things off, we've launched a survey to help identify common priorities, learn how you use our parks, and explore new opportunities for recreation and connection.

🙋 No matter how often or how little you visit a park or attend a program, we want to hear from you! Your experiences and ideas will help inform the next chapter of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation.

🔗 Stay tuned for more ways to engage with the master plan and get started with the survey at https://engage.grandrapidsmi.gov/w70366

06/17/2026

6/17/26 - Due to weather, all pools are closed and the following outdoor classes have been cancelled - Total Body Power, Pumped Up Strength, WERQ, Aqua Zumba and Run Club.

🥳 Yesterday, City leaders, state officials and regional partners gathered to celebrate a major construction milestone of...
06/16/2026

🥳 Yesterday, City leaders, state officials and regional partners gathered to celebrate a major construction milestone of the Grand River Edges Trail – Leonard to Ann extension, a key connection in the Grand River Greenway.

🤝 Significant progress is already underway and the project is approaching its halfway point. This project reflects years of planning, collaboration, fundraising, and coordination among numerous public and private partners.

🚴 This 0.75 mile, 12-foot-wide segment will link downtown Grand Rapids to Riverside Park and connect West Michigan communities to each other and the Grand River from Lowell to the Lakeshore.

📸: Carbon Stories

🏀 Summer's here and with it comes adjusted hours for drop-in programming at MLK Community Center. Drop-in programming is...
06/15/2026

🏀 Summer's here and with it comes adjusted hours for drop-in programming at MLK Community Center. Drop-in programming is free for City residents and requires no advanced registration. Please remember that all participants must have a recreation account and sign-in on arrival.

🔗 Learn more about the Center and available classes - paid and free - at https://grparks.info/mlkcenter

06/15/2026

Due to an inactive activator, Fuller Splash Pad is closed. Highland Splash Pad is also closed for repair.

Great start to our morning with Karina Prieto TV and WOOD TV8! Thanks for having us!
06/13/2026

Great start to our morning with Karina Prieto TV and WOOD TV8! Thanks for having us!

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation joined us this morning to talk about the free outdoor fitness classes! 🏃🏽‍♀️🌲 A great way to enjoy the nature in our community and get active! In case you missed the conversation, it’ll air again in our 9a show.

I’ll post some clips later this morning 😊

06/11/2026

Richmond Park Pool is closed for the remainder of the evening (6/11).

Looking for affordable ways to get outside this weekend? Join us at Riverside Park for free-for-City-residents kayak rid...
06/11/2026

Looking for affordable ways to get outside this weekend? Join us at Riverside Park for free-for-City-residents kayak rides! These 30-minute rides are a great way for beginners of all ages to get a feel for kayaking and enjoy the water. Event details:

🙋 Who: Grand Rapids City residents
🚣 What: Free 30-minute rides, including equipment and demo
📍Where: Riverside Park Lagoon (Riverside Park Kayak Launch on Google Maps)
🗓️ When: June 12-14, during regular kayak rental hours (4-8 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sat./Sun.)

✏️ Know Before You Go
• Participants under the age of 18 must have an adult present.
• Solo kayaks will be available for ages 10+.
• Kids under 10 can ride in a tandem kayak as long as they fit in a life jacket
• Young children must be safely fitted in a PFD to participate. Our PFDs fit children who are approximately 30 lbs and up.
• Participants are also welcome to bring their own coast guard approved PFD.

Regular kayak rentals will still be available. Learn more about kayaking rules, ages, and more at: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/departments/parks-recreation/recreation/kayaking/

06/10/2026

All remaining outdoor classes are cancelled tonight due to the severe thunderstorm warning (6/10) ⛈️

06/09/2026

June 9 - Youth Tennis Camps at Aberdeen Park and Ottawa Hills have been cancelled due to weather.

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1500 Scribner Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16164563696

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