August Ring Race at Bike Park
Welcome to Ring Race! A gravel bike race through Grand Rapids Bike Park, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks invites you to compete for fame and glory or cheer on racers! The race is two laps around an old baseball infield and one heck of a good time! Everyone is guaranteed two races with winners moving […]
July Ring Race at Bike Park
Welcome to Ring Race! A gravel bike race through Grand Rapids Bike Park, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks invites you to compete for fame and glory or cheer on racers! The race is two laps around an old baseball infield and one heck of a good time! Everyone is guaranteed two races with winners moving […]
June Ring Race at Bike Park
Welcome to Ring Race! A gravel bike race through Grand Rapids Bike Park, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks invites you to compete for fame and glory or cheer on racers! The race is two laps around an old baseball infield and one heck of a good time! Everyone is guaranteed two races with winners moving […]
Incredible Insect Extravaganza at Plaster Creek Family Park
Calling all bug lovers, bug skeptics, nature nerds, and everyone in between. Explore Plaster Creek Park’s meadow, learn how conservation impacts the insect populations, get more comfortable with bugs, and enjoy a variety of bug-themed activities with local partners. This event is suitable for everyone interested in ecology, insects, conservation, and exploring our parks! Free […]
Skateboard Workshop at Roberto Clemente Park
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to skateboard, but have been nervous to try at a skate park…this one’s for you! Explore the community-powered skateboard park at Roberto Clemente Park with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Chris Gray (Graytones) to learn skateboarding fundamentals, sweet park history, and make some art. No skateboard? No […]
Community Climb at Highland Park
No mountains, no gym, no problem! Learn the fundamentals of rock climbing at your local park with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and GR Boulder Project. Highland Park has one of the coolest climbing walls around, and more people should know how to use and enjoy it. We’ll provide instruction for anyone who wants to […]
Bird Watching at Ken-O-Sha Park
Explore the beauty of Ken-O-Sha Park and the bird life it supports! Guided by Cynthia Maas, Dr. Daniel Goldberg, and Cliff Hodge of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club, participants will hike the Ken-O-Sha Park trails along Plaster Creek, observe and record the bird population in the park, and learn about their unique ecology. This event […]
Wildflower Walk at Aman Park
Explore the beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers in Aman Park and learn about spring wildflower ecology in Grand Rapids Parks. Guided by local botanist Pete Quakenbush and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks ecologist Melanie Manion, participants will explore Aman Park, learning about its iconic spring ephemeral wildflowers, caring for our unique park ecosystem, and what […]
Fresh Coast Film Festival Roadshow presented by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Strap in for a night of adventure, conservation, and inspiration featuring a curated collection of short films from festivals past. Filmmakers and film subjects will attend to share their stories and processes. Tickets on sale February 4th | $25/ticket Learn more about Fresh Coast Film Festival: https://freshcoastfilm.com/roadshow Become a member of GRCMC & Wealthy Theatre […]
Love Your Parks: A Night Out with Friends
Love Your Parks is Friends of Grand Rapids Parks’ annual fundraising event, celebrating the past year’s work in parks, trees, and trails and the projects yet to come! Get ready for a night out in the park with Friends! This year’s Love Your Parks fundraiser will be held on February 22nd from 5-8pm. Join us […]