city of grand rapids

Old mattress taking over your bedroom? Grand Rapids offers a free recycling event on Nov. 15. Bring proof of residency and your mattress to Huff Park.

Grand Rapids Parks & Rec is offering 40+ fitness classes this November and December, including yoga, dance, and strength training—perfect for staying active through the holidays.

Grand Rapids is building the Oxford Trail, a $9M project linking southwest neighborhoods to downtown, the Grand River, and eventually the full Grand River Greenway.

Grand Rapids celebrates its 175th anniversary with GR175, a crisp, refreshing beer from City Built Brewing, featuring student-designed cans and available at local bars and taprooms.

Over 80 volunteers and local groups built a vibrant new playground near Houseman Field in Grand Rapids’ Midtown, featuring swings, a cyclone, sensory play, and a space module.

A list of the best and worst cities in America was released, and Grand Rapids is ranked as the best city in Michigan and one of the best in the country.

Fun, affordable dog training returns to Grand Rapids parks—$5 workshops with A Pleasant Dog start June 5!

A driver's unexpected encounter with an arrow raises eyebrows in Grand Rapids. Are bows and arrows allowed to be shot in our neighborhoods?

A multimillion-dollar project is coming to Canal Park in Grand Rapids. Find out what new features will enhance this cherished riverside area.

Exciting plans for a new park in Grand Rapids include play spaces, a hammock grove, public art installations, and community gathering areas designed from resident feedback.

After urging from city residents and members of the social work community, the City of Grand Rapids has announced a new approach to 911 calls in the city.

The City of Grand Rapids is looking to hire full and part-time lifeguards and cover the $275 Red Cross certification.