Grand Rapids' Sweet Street Park Gets Upgrades

We've seen a lot of cool upgrades and renovations at Grand Rapids-area parks recently - Sweet Street Park is the latest to get a makeover, including a unique, curved bench for sunset viewing.

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This is my first time learning about Grand Rapids' Sweet Street Park! I used to live over in this area and I'm sad I didn't even know it was there. I'll have to visit this hidden gem, as it sounds like it's got great view of the sunset!

Sweet Street Park is on GR's northeast side, near Kent Country Club. Once a part of Creston High School, the playground was given to the City of Grand Rapids to become an official city park.

The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation recently shared that upgrades at Sweet Street Park are now complete.

There's a new, curved bench to watch beautiful sunsets over Grand Rapids.

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, Facebook

Take the kiddos to play on Sweet Street Park’s new swing set and playground.

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, Facebook

Other improvements include: picnic tables, accessible pathways, landscaping, bike loops, and new garbage bins.

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, Facebook

Improvements to Grand Rapids' Sweet Street Park were made possible by a 2013 voter-approved millage.

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation

You can keep up with Grand Rapids' park improvement projects here.

Other recent improvements to area parks include the addition of an accessible kayak launch at Riverside Park, a new splash pad coming to Garfield Park, and two new bouldering/ climbing walls now open at Highland Park.

Plus, did you know there's A TON of outdoor equipment you can rent for free in Grand Rapids?

Outdoor Games, Gear, and Equipment You Can Rent for FREE From Grand Rapids Gear Library

Grand Rapid Parks and Recreation recently added skateboards to the Thrive Outside Gear Library. Did you know about all the cool stuff you can rent for free? Just about anything you'd need for a camping trip you'll find in the Gear Library at Roosevelt Park Gym, plus team sports equipment, clothing, picnic supplies, even gear for cold weather activities too! The Gear Library is located at the gym at Roosevelt Park at 739 Van Raalte Dr. SW in Grand Rapids. The library is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.