Parking

Parking at ArtPrize
Parking at ArtPrize
Parking at ArtPrize
Over 440,000 people visited ArtPrize in 2014. ArtPrize helps to make navigating the crowds easier with options for those traveling by bike or bus, but alternative transportation is not always an option. Check our guide to parking in Grand Rapids during ArtPrize.
Fireworks Parking
Fireworks Parking
Fireworks Parking
Coming downtown on July 4th doesn't have to be scary! There are lots of places to park, and here's a helpful guide on where they are, and a map to help you find them!
Grand Rapids’ Odd/Even Parking Enforcement to Begin November 1
Grand Rapids’ Odd/Even Parking Enforcement to Begin November 1
Grand Rapids’ Odd/Even Parking Enforcement to Begin November 1
The City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Department announced Thursday that they will begin enforcing Odd/Even Parking rules on November 1. The enforcement will last until April 1, 2015. This enforcement does not apply to all streets in Grand Rapids.
ArtPrize 2014: ArtPrize Offers Free Bicycle Valet Parking
ArtPrize 2014: ArtPrize Offers Free Bicycle Valet Parking
ArtPrize 2014: ArtPrize Offers Free Bicycle Valet Parking
Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit downtown Grand Rapids to tour ArtPrize exhibits duration of the competition. That makes finding a place to park a vehicle a little bit difficult at times, even if it's only a bicycle. But this year ArtPrize has an option for bikes. Valet parking.
ArtPrize 2012 Spotlight – Parking And Transportation
ArtPrize 2012 Spotlight – Parking And Transportation
ArtPrize 2012 Spotlight – Parking And Transportation
Visiting ArtPrize is fun, but the crowds and traffic can be a lot to deal with.  Knowing where to go and how to get around town can help maximize the time you spend downtown at ArtPrize. View our guide to parking and transportation and make the most of ArtPrize 2012.
$1,000,000 for a Parking Place?
$1,000,000 for a Parking Place?
$1,000,000 for a Parking Place?
Parking in downtown Grand Rapids isn't really tough at all.  Especially for us downtown workers.  We're used to it, and the cost. Now I know there are a lot of folks who think downtown is a scary place, too many people, maybe congested, and it has the horror of having to pay for parking. Come on...it's not that bad, and, it's very affordable especially when you compare it to other cities, aka Larg
Should Parking Be Free At Celebration Cinema Downtown Grand Rapids?
Should Parking Be Free At Celebration Cinema Downtown Grand Rapids?
Should Parking Be Free At Celebration Cinema Downtown Grand Rapids?
I hadn't thought about parking much but when I was on mlive.com this morning the headline caught my eye.  Lots of people who live in the downtown Grand Rapids area were pretty excited to learn about the potential of Celebration Cinema opening up a movie theater and entertainment venue on Ionia just south of the Van Andel Arena...
Getting to Laughfest Is One Thing, Parking Is Another, Here’s The Secret!
Getting to Laughfest Is One Thing, Parking Is Another, Here’s The Secret!
Getting to Laughfest Is One Thing, Parking Is Another, Here’s The Secret!
Although the corner at Fulton and Monroe can bit a bit of a problem to navigate it won't hold you up much on your journey downtown to Laughfest.  But parking?  Parking poses a problem during a normal week in downtown Grand Rapids, so with all the Laughfest activities going on, that is where you might run into a bit of a jam...
Plan For Grand Rapids Parking Problems Thursday
Plan For Grand Rapids Parking Problems Thursday
Plan For Grand Rapids Parking Problems Thursday
If you are coming downtown Thursday for the “Get Motivated” seminar on Thursday, start planning your parking plan today.  While Andy and I never have parking issues when we arrive each morning for our radio show, many others do.  Thousands of downtown workers and college students battle for parking spaces by the hour...