With 1,400+ acres and 90+ parks, Grand Rapids offers endless outdoor fun, and we know that you belong out here! Visit our free workshops to learn tips and tricks for a variety of outdoor activities, and fill out our Park Passport to win prizes!
PICK UP YOUR
Park Passport
Use your new park passport to explore free workshops, learn about trees and conservation, and discover all of the fun our parks have to offer!
Receive your Park Passport at an upcoming Friends event OR download and print yours at home!
Submit your completed passport pages by Sept. 30 to receive your prize: In-Person: Bring your completed passport to one of our events and chat with our staff
Snail Mail: Send photos of completed pages to info@friendsofgrparks.org OR on social media (@friendsofgrparks) and we’ll send your prize to the mailing address you registered with!
Complete 6 activities to win a sticker sheet OR button pack. Fill your stamp card by attending 4 events to receive both prizes!
Attend a Workshop
Our third annual workshop series is back, and we can’t wait to see you out there! Our expert workshop leaders will have tips for participants of all skill levels and ages in bouldering, forest bathing, skateboarding, and birding. Make sure to bring your Park Passport to receive an event stamp!
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is an equal opportunity provider. This program is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Urban & Community Forestry Program.
Sponsor Explore Your Parks
Make an impact in 2025 by sponsoring our Explore Your Parks workshop series! Your support will create opportunities for participants of all ages get outside, build skills in outdoor recreation, and see just how many ways our City can be explored.
Our passports are printed, but there are still opportunities to sponsor workshops and more!