Manhattan Park in East Grand Rapids, MI

Park Managed by City of East Grand Rapids

Manhattan Park and Playground

331 Cascade Rd SE, East Grand Rapids MI 49506
Open: Open year round during daylight hours
Stroller-Friendly? Yes, all or most areas
Dogs Allowed? Yes, on leash
With its community feel, 40-acre Manhattan Park is a popular hangout for East Grand Rapids families.

This super fun kids park has a playground, picnic areas and sand volleyball courts that can be used for sand play when not in use, and is a host for baseball & soccer games. Manhattan Park is a fun place to hammock and you can find a pavilion for rent, nature trails and tennis courts as well.

During the winter, fly down the long sledding hill also located in the park.

Renovations in 2025 include new playground equipment, pickleball courts, a splash pad and mountain bike trails.

The Playground at Manhattan Park
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.

The Splashpad at Manhattan Park
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.


Hiking Trail Details
Trail Difficulty: Easy

Short & easy natural surface trails.

Facilities at Manhattan Park
Restrooms, picnic shelter, grills and tables.

What's Unique About Manhattan Park?
Manhattan Park got a facelift in 2024 and unveiled its new features on July 14, 2025.
List of Park Features & Amenities
  • Accessible
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Baseball
  • Baby Swings
  • Dog Friendly
  • Free Admission
  • Grills
  • Hiking Trails
  • Mountain Biking Trail
  • Pavilion
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Soccer Fields
  • Splash Pad
  • Swings
  • Tennis Courts
  • Toddler Playground