Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park contains over 150 acres of fun for residents and visitors alike.

Plus, the Children's Garden is filled with toddler activities galore! With a treehouse, log cabin, butterfly maze, and a great lakes garden for sailing plastic ships (plus so much more), this garden will seem new each time you visit.

With breathtaking landscaping, thoughtful sculpture art, and hands-on children’s activities indoors and out, it’s easy to spend an entire day at this West Michigan magnet for family entertainment. FEE.

The Lena Meijer Children's Garden is a must for kids, bragging many thoughtfully curated play areas.

A big favorite is the massive two-level treehouse area where kids can play pretend for hours on rope bridges, in tree trunks and a giant bird's nest. Just down the path is a log cabin where kids can see what old-fashioned life is like and even play some old school games.

You will also encounter a giant sand play/rock quarry area, marsh lands, a puppet theatre, sensory garden, labyrinth and the perennial favorite: The Great Lakes Garden. This is a massive water table in the shape of the Great Lakes where kids can drive plastic boats around.

Kids can also head indoors to play in the adorable Curiosity Courtyard in the lower level.

This is not a typical splash pad. The Great Lakes Garden at Meijer Gardens is a water play area where kids can float boats and cool off in the water.

There is a small fountain nearby that toddlers love to splash in.

Bring a change of clothes and a towel, there are bathrooms where you can change nearby.

Shoes are required - we recommend wearing flip flops or water sandals.

Meijer Gardens has endless walking paths that take you to many interesting destinations. There's the sculpture park route, which takes you past gorgeous waterfalls and the "giant horse," among other incredible sculptures.

Walk the Gwen Frostic Shade Garden on your way to the Michigan Farm Garden and then roam the breathtaking Japanese Gardens on your way back to the main building.

Not ready to head back inside? Explore the Meijer Garden wetlands on the Frey Boardwalk.

• Concessions
• Interpretive Center
• Parking Fee
• Paved Walking Path
• Restrooms
• Sandbox
• Splash Pad
• WiFi