may 1 - September 30, 2025
Workshop series & Park Passport
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!

STEP 1

Register Your Passport

Register online to receive a prize upon completion! We’ll need your name, a mailing address, and preferred prize.

STEP 2

Complete Passport Pages

Complete passport pages by checking off 6 activities in your passport to receive one prize OR receive 4 stamps by attending events to win both prizes!

STEP 3

Submit Your Completed Passport

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!

Explore Your Parks: Bouldering Workshop
Explore Your Parks: Forest Bathing Workshop
Explore Your Parks: Skateboarding Workshop
Explore Your Parks: Birding Workshop

Our 2025 Sponsors & Partners:

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!

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