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Futsal at Las Canchas w/ Soccer Rebellion

A group of people play soccer on an outdoor court. Two players in white shirts focus on the ball, with one approaching it. Spectators watch from the background behind a fence. Its a sunny day, and the scene is lively and energetic.

On August 19th we hosted our third Explore Your Parks event at the downtown Futsal courts, Las Canchas, short for Las Canchas de Futbol Communitarias or The Community Futsal Courts. Futsal is a game similar to soccer that is generally played indoors with five players on each team, it is played worldwide, and has been […]

Where Do Trees Come From?

An old, weathered red barn with missing boards stands next to a cylindrical brick silo covered in ivy. Lush green plants and trees surround the structures under a cloudy sky.

The Friends team had an opportunity to visit Trees of the Field and learn about the journey of a tree!

Our New Board Member: Molly Cook

We are delighted to share that Molly Cook will be one of our newest board members! Molly loves to connect with others and engage in all of the wonderful work in the community. Molly works with non-profits, universities, and government entities everyday through her work as a consultant.  Through her business, Extended Capacity Consulting, Molly […]

Our Tree Vision

Illustration of the Street Tree Lineup featuring five trees: Honey Locust, Linden, Crab Apple, Hornbeam, and Red Oak. The scene includes buildings, hills, and a sunrise. Friends of Grand Rapids Parks logo is in the top left corner.

Our Tree Vision At Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, one of our big focal points is tree planting. While we all know trees are important, our organization works to strategically plant them for the best impact and outcome. We prioritize tree planting where we will have the biggest impact on lowering street temperatures, eliminating urban […]

Skateboarding and Curbed Competition

A skateboarder performs a trick mid-air at a skatepark, surrounded by several people watching. The background features graffiti and a chain-link fence.

Skateboarding @ Clemente DIY skate park On July 15th we hosted our second Explore Your Parks event at Roberto Clemente DIY skate park. If you have not been to this skate park before, the park is primarily maintained by the skate community in Grand Rapids, and many of the ramps and trick builds are built […]

Bouldering and Climbing

People climbing colorful outdoor bouldering walls with a crowd watching. The walls feature vibrant designs, including a yellow figure with flowers and a black feather. Climbers are focused, and the scene is lively with observers in casual attire.

Bouldering and Climbing @ Highland Park In June we hosted our first event for our Explore Your Parks Series, kicking it off at Highland Park! GR Boulder Project hosted a kids climb in the morning, a climbing clinic to follow, and a two part climbing competition in the afternoon. Climbers could take home a pair […]

Meet Our New Board Members!

We have some new faces on the Board of Directors: Please give a warm welcome and BIG thank you to these folks! We are excited to have them as part of the team. Sara Acker Sara is a people person. She LOVES people and learning about all things that make them…well, them. Professionally, she has […]

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