Parks

Development News Robert Cloy

“Shade is an equity issue": How JEDI guides Friends of Grand Rapids Parks


Feature Story plaster-creek-meadows

Plaster Creek Family Park receives mParks award: GRPS students contributed to design


Longform Scarlets

Making Michigan’s outdoors accessible to all


Longform Gallup-Park

Travel by water trail


Feature Story Birdhouse by Richard App

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


Feature Story FTparks

Take a hike: Ten favorite West Michigan trails to explore this season


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


Feature Story A renovation is planned for Tanglefoot Park

Spring Lake park renovation to create community hub


Development News Organic parks

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


Innovation News outdoor074

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