John Ball Park has 4 Playgrounds, Including one That’s Universally Accessible!
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John Ball Park has 4 Playgrounds, Including one That’s Universally Accessible! details
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John Ball Park has 4 Playgrounds, Including one That’s Universally Accessible! details
What you’ll find is a large park with a lot of open space. Trees line the perimeter, but the majority of the park is sunny. Recent park improvements have seen the addition of basketball courts, pickleball courts, a fenced-in dog area and revamped accessible playground.
Over 10 miles of hiking trails, mostly paved. The Fred Meijer Millennium Trail Network connects with Kent Trails and with a City of Grand Rapids trail along Wealthy Street SW, as well as connecting with the park’s Recreation Core, where it follows an enjoyable route around the perimeter of Lake Leota. The park offers many other amenities as well.
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This 2-mile loop takes you around Pickerel Lake in Rockford with great views and a boardwalk. Located in the village of Cannonsburg just northeast of Grand Rapids. Hiking trails are self-guided and easy to moderate.
The Cascade Peace Park is perfect for hiking. The trails go up and down through hardwood forests and are absolutely brilliant in the fall. If you are hiking Grand Rapids, this one has to be on your list. Jogging strollers would do okay here, but there are sandy parts. Please leash your dogs. Access off Bolt Dr and Grand River Dr.
This undiscovered hiking gem near the Beltine in Grand Rapids Township includes a stream for splashing and miles of unmarked hiking trails. The flat, paved bike path is good for strollers and scooters. No restrooms at Crahen Valley Park to date.
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Aman Park is worth the stop, especially in spring for wildflowers. This Grand Rapids park is a popular spot in every season. A hit with hikers and dogs alike, you will love the little creek, bridges, and more. The trails are mostly sandy, well-maintained, and have a few decent hills throughout. The main loop is 1.5 miles. Located on Lake Michigan Dr- approximately 6 miles west of the City.
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Shorter, steep stair climb up a dune to lake views. Parking can be tricky in busier months.
Who would have thought you could escape to the beach in the middle of Grand Rapids?! This is a new favorite stop for our family! Pick your own path through the woods and up the dunes. Located east of Robinette’s. There is a trail connection to Robinette’s bike trails, too.