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Feature Story The Felt Mansion is offering self-guided holiday tours.

Things to do in December: ’Tis the season for lights, gifts, and Santa

By Sally LaukitisTuesday, December 1, 2020
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Parks for all: How Michigan communities are making their outdoor spaces safe and accessible

By Jeff BurtkaMonday, November 9, 2020
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Making Michigan’s outdoors accessible to all

By Brian AllnuttFriday, September 18, 2020
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Travel by water trail

By Patrick DunnThursday, July 23, 2020
Feature Story Birdhouse by Richard App

When a birdhouse becomes a work of art: Friends of GR Parks fundraiser supports local green spaces

By Adam Bird, Managing Photographer and Tommy Allen, PublisherThursday, May 28, 2020
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Take a hike: Ten favorite West Michigan trails to explore this season

By Stephanie Doublestein, updated by Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorMonday, May 25, 2020
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Detroit's riverfront leads the way in changing Michiganders’ connection with urban recreation

By Kate RoffMonday, May 4, 2020
Feature Story Rules for park visitors are always spelled out on display boards. But the coronavirus crisis necessitated the creation of additional regulations.

COVID-19 etiquette for park visits

By Mike LozonFriday, April 3, 2020
Feature Story A renovation is planned for Tanglefoot Park

Spring Lake park renovation to create community hub

By Shandra MartinezThursday, March 12, 2020
Development News Organic parks

Kids, pets, and pollinators play it safe at Grand Rapids’ organic parks

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, September 26, 2019
Innovation News outdoor074

Plaster Creek Park “Sneak Peek”: Key City collaborations connect children to nature

By Estelle Slootmaker, interim Innovation News EditorThursday, September 26, 2019
Feature Story waters trail

Designating the Grand River Water Trail: Improving water quality, recreation, and local economies

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 13, 2019
Development News MLK QOL study

MLK Park Neighborhood Quality of Life Study: Celebration announces action steps

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, June 6, 2019
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New watercraft launch at Riverside Park confirms City's commitment to equity and access

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, February 28, 2019
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Rapid Glance: October news bits from the City of Grand Rapids

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, October 25, 2018
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