Grand Rapids Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI, Michigan.
Enjoy beautiful this changing attraction, as each season is different. Located in the gardens are impressive renowned sculptures. There are many places in the park to view the different gardens. Exhibits and events take place through out the year. Many artists come to speak about their work.
Explore 125 acres of woodlands, meadows, botanical gardens, natural wetlands, a butterfly exhibit, an outdoor sculpture park, an indoor gallery and much more. Visitors can shop at the Meijer Gardens Gift shop and eat at the Garden Cafe during their tour through the gardens.
Rosa Parks Circle
This park was designed by Maya Lin, and features both a man made lake and shaded picnic areas. Rosa Parks Circle hosts evening perfmances in the summer and ice skating during the the winter.
Garfield Park
Amenities of Garfield Park include tennis courts, shaded picnic areas, a playground and recreational areas available for reservation. The park also hosts the 32nd annual Garfield Park Arts and Craft Fair.
Millennium Park
Amenities of this park include a concession area, a beach house, a picnic area, a playground and a swimming area.
Sixth Street Park
A playground, picnic shelters and preservable recreational areas are Amenities of this park. The Fine Art on the Grand festival is annually hosted at the Sixth Street Park.
Ah-Nab-Awen-Park
This 6.5-acre park is located on a site that was once a Native American village. Ah-Nab-Awen-Park was chosen by the Elders of the Three Fire Council as is translates to the resting place. The Celebration of the Grand festival is annually held here.
Heartside Park
Amenities of Heartside Park include an aquatic playground, a picnic and preservable recreational areas. The park also hosts the Ionia Street Market: Activism event.
