Kent County Parks Department

06/12/2026

There's SO much happening in our parks this summer! ☀️

From interactive programs with Blandford Nature Center and Kent District Library, to the pawsitively exciting grand opening of our very first dog park — make sure you don't miss a thing by reading our quarterly newsletter.

We'll add a direct link in the comments (because life is hard and we're not here to make it any harder) 😉

06/09/2026

Thank you to our recent volunteer groups for helping restore and care for our parks through trail stewardship, invasive species control, and park cleanups:

🌳 Millennium Park: Baton Collective, Byron Center Christian Schools, and West Michigan Environmental Academy
🌳 Palmer Park: Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids Gold, and Robert Half
🌳 Seidman Park: Amway Sustainability Club and Goodwillie Environmental School
🌳 Creekside Park: Legacy Christian School, Kentwood High School, and Trane Technologies
🌳 North Kent Trails: Alger Middle School and Hudsonville Christian School
🌳 Reuhs Park & Dwight Lydell Park: Job Corps and Crystal Flash
🌳 Fallasburg Park: North Country Trail Association volunteers for National Trails Day
🌳 Johnson Park: West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) and Scouts from the W2 and W3 Chapters of Mishigami Lodge

Together, these groups are helping to keep our parks healthy and welcoming for all!

06/04/2026

Looking for FREE things to do outside with the family or significant other this summer??? ☀️📖

We're teaming up with Kent District Library to bring reading beyond library walls through their Summer Wonder program. Enjoy scavenger hunts, outdoor storytimes, StoryWalks, bookmobile visits, and more—all while exploring some of your favorite parks, and maybe some new ones along the way!

As a bonus, children who sign up for Summer Wonder or the Grand Rapids Public Library Summer Reading Challenge will receive a FREE family day pass to Millennium Park and Beach!

Learn more at the link 🔗 in our comments!

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

05/27/2026

Once the kids playing out in the parks. Now the people caring for them. 🌳

05/19/2026

Your summer arc starts now! Unlock season passes to Millennium Beach and Splashpad, available online anytime or in person at our ticket window on the dates below:

🌊 May 20: 11 am to 3 pm
🌊 May 21: 11 am to 5 pm

Learn more and get tickets 🔗 kentcountymi.gov/millennium

05/18/2026

We had so much fun this past Saturday at our annual Discover! Millennium Park - FREE Nature Event!

A special thanks to our many friends who helped bring the Hansen Nature Trail to life for our tiniest residents. 🌳✨

From turtles and possums to decaying logs and the bugs that call them home, we’re already looking forward to next year!