A Free Event Series

Explore
Your Parks

June 10, 2023 - October 28, 2023

A Free Event Series

Explore
Your Parks

June 10, 2023 - October 28, 2023

Get Ready to Explore Your Parks!

Join us this summer for a free series of events, Explore Your Parks! With over 1,400 acres and 75 parks, Grand Rapids Parks have so much to offer. From Disc Golf to Pickleball to Skateboarding to Family Fun, we’ve got you covered.

Mark your calendars for summer fun every month and let’s get outside!

Explore Your Parks 2023 Sponsors:

Event Schedule

Explore Your Parks: Discover Birds in Grand Rapids

September 23, 2023

8am-11am

Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Grand Rapids Audubon Society at Huff Park to learn the basics birding, tips to help you identify and sight some amazing birds in our area!

Pumpkin Party

October 21, 2023

11:30am-1pm

Get ready for our annual Pumpkin Party at Camelot Park for pumpkin giveaways, lunch and yard games for all!

Mountain Biking

October 28, 2023

9:30am-4pm

Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and West Michigan Mountain Bike Association to learn more about mountain biking, a costume party or try your hand at a mountain bike race!

Event Recaps

Bouldering and Climbing

Skateboarding and Curbed Competition

Futsal at Las Canchas w/ Soccer Rebellion

Bikes on the Blue Bridge