December 3, 2024 - Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

About Friends
About Friends

Friends engages our community in enhancing our city’s parks, trees, and green spaces through volunteerism, park activation, philanthropy, and urban forestry.
Our Programs
Our Programs

Every area of our work increases access to nature while empowering Grand Rapids residents to shape their green spaces.
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Get Involved

Join our community of volunteers and partners making a lasting impact on Grand Rapids’ green spaces through volunteering, education, and advocacy.

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Events
Events

From planting trees to volunteering, Friends offers opportunities that help make our city greener and bring us closer together!

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News & Updates

Statement Regarding John Ball Zoo

Statement Regarding John Ball ZooBoard of Directors, Friends of Grand Rapids ParksWednesday, December 4, 2024 Friends of Grand Rapids Parks strongly encourages the Kent County Board of Commissioners to enforce the current operating agreement the county has with the John Ball Zoo and the 2016 millage voters passed. We encourage our friends and community to submit […]

About Friends

Our Programs

Parks

Trees

Trails

Get Involved

Events

Our Annual Celebrations

Statement Regarding John Ball Zoo

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