Big Upgrades Have Arrived at Manhattan Park in East Grand Rapids!
Manhattan Park in East Grand Rapids just got a much-anticipated glow up.
Exciting new features include a splash pad, mountain bike trails, and a revamped playground.
And it’s NOW OPEN for families to come out and play!
Manhattan Park is just one of over 85 parks with playgrounds in West Michigan, offering something special for everyone!
Visiting Manhattan Park
331 Cascade Rd SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Manhattan Park has two entrances: the main one off Manhattan Road (430 Manhattan Rd) and another off Cascade Road at the southwest corner of the Cascade and East Beltline intersection. The playground, pavilion, and sand volleyball courts are near the Manhattan entrance, while the bathrooms and playing fields are closer to the Cascade entrance.
New Features at Manhattan Park
Now that you know how to get there, it’s time to dive into all the incredible new improvements!
Playground
The new playground area is just begging for young kids to come play.
There’s slides, swings (including accessible ones!), climbing opportunities and so much more.
Bonus: it’s all over a soft-rubber ground cover.
Splash Pad
Kids are definitely going to want to cool off in the new splash pad.
This small splash pad has water features that spray up from the ground. No dump buckets here, making it perfect for the youngest water-seekers.
The splash pad is open daily Memorial Day – Labor Day, 10 AM – 8 PM.
Mountain Bike Trails
Nearly three miles of trails are being added, featuring beginner and intermediate routes and a dedicated skills area for mountain bikers. The City is currently working with the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance to enhance the trails in Manhattan Park.
Skilled mountain bikers can look for the “designated skills area.” This will be a closed loop specifically designed for mountain bikers, separate from the beginner and intermediate trails.
New Courts and Other Improvements
In addition to fun new places to play, splash and bike, Manhattan Park has also added a new reservable modern pavilion. There’s also updated restrooms on the west side of the park.
Sports enthusiasts, you’re covered, too! The tennis and volleyballs courts have been updated and new ones added. There’s now also four reservable pickleball courts.
Park Plans
Get Out There and Have Fun!
Clear your calendar and load up the kids for a fun day in the newly updated Manhattan Park. Let us know what you like best!
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