Parks

Feature Story Two GRIT wheelchair users pose at a local park.

All-terrain wheelchair loan program opens outdoors to more users

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, November 14, 2023
Feature Story Photo by Tyler Herbstreith

Explore the outdoors through greater Grand Rapids parks: A photo essay

Tyler HerbstreithWednesday, August 23, 2023
Feature Story Norman Peak explore the new inclusive playground at Milham Park. (Shandra Martinez)

Park playground transformation creates space for inclusive play

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story A Common Redpoll.

Birding programs have enthusiasts flocking to Ottawa County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, December 2, 2022
Development News Roberto Clemente Park

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, November 14, 2022
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus.

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors.

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022
Feature Story Emma J. Cole as she appeared in the 1895 Yearbook, Central High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Date of photo uncertain, as the same photo was used in all yearbooks from the beginning of her tenure, 1881.

Published Together: Honoring Emma Jane Cole's legacy during Women's History Month and beyond

Julie StiversWednesday, March 2, 2022
Feature Story Spring Lake Village Council members and other local officials gathered Aug. 21 to officially launch the construction project by turning shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony at the riverfront park.

'Wonderful collaboration' transforming Spring Lake waterfront park

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 23, 2021
Feature Story PleasantPark1

Pleasant Park: Living up to its name by bringing people together

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, May 5, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy

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

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story plaster-creek-meadows

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

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorSaturday, January 23, 2021
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