4.6(3,394)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 3394 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Riverside Park, at 2001 Monroe Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI, brings together trails, water activities and outdoor recreation. Although listed in the golf course category, its description specifically identifies disc golf alongside hiking, biking and bird-watching. Fishing, kayaking and winter sports are also listed. Nature trails and cycling lanes provide options for exploring the park, while picnic tables and barbecue grills support a meal outdoors.
The park welcomes children and dogs, with kid-friendly hikes and a play area that includes slides and swings. A baseball field adds another recreation option, and the park is listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings. Practical amenities include public restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Parking options include free lot parking, free street parking and paid lot parking. Riverside Park has a Google rating of 4.6 from 3,394 reviews.
4.6(3,130)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 3130 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Rosa Parks Circle is a public plaza at 135 Monroe Center St NW in Grand Rapids, MI, designed by artist Maya Lin. Its seasonal activities include ice skating in winter and concerts in summer. The plaza is also suitable for picnics and welcomes both children and dogs. These uses give visitors several ways to spend time here, from attending a summer concert to bringing a picnic or skating during the winter season.
Practical amenities include a public restroom and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Listed parking options include free and paid street parking, a paid parking garage, and a paid parking lot; wheelchair-accessible parking is not listed as available. Onsite services and credit card payments are also listed. Rosa Parks Circle has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 3,130 reviews.
4.6(1,899)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1899 reviews (Google rating)
Art museum
Closed today
The Grand Rapids Art Museum at 101 Monroe Center St NW in Grand Rapids, MI presents U.S. and European art in a modern space. Its offerings include tours, family-friendly activities, and other events, along with a theater and live performances. The museum welcomes families and children, with programming that extends beyond viewing the art. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,899 reviews.
Admission carries a fee, and discounts are available for active military members. Visitor amenities include restrooms and Wi-Fi; the museum does not have a restaurant. Accessibility features include a hearing loop and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating. Parking options include free and paid street parking, as well as paid garage and lot parking. These practical details give visitors several parking choices and a clear outline of the facilities available on site.
4.4(1,688)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1688 reviews (Google rating)
Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 4:00 PM
New Holland Brewing’s Grand Rapids, MI brewpub, The Knickerbocker, is at 417 Bridge St NW. Its rustic, seasonal menu draws on local and regional agriculture, with nose-to-tail butchery, heirloom produce and scratch cooking over fire. The drinks selection includes craft beers brewed in house and cocktails made with the brewery’s artisan spirits, along with wine and coffee. Food offerings include comfort food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian options.
The casual, cozy brewpub serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with late-night food and happy-hour drinks also available. Guests can dine indoors or use the outdoor seating, and takeout is offered; delivery is not. Reservations are accepted, and five reservable event spaces, a private dining room and off-site catering support group plans. Live music is among the listed features. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, parking and restrooms are available.
4.4(1,521)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1521 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Fish Ladder Park, at 606 Front Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI, is an attraction centered on watching fish migrate through a special ladder. The fish ladder gives the park its name and its primary focus, while separate areas provide space for fishing in the river. These are distinct uses of the park: visitors can come to watch migrating fish or use the designated river-fishing areas. The park has a Google rating of 4.4 from 1,521 reviews.
The park welcomes children and dogs and is suitable for picnics. Public restrooms are available, along with free parking in a lot and on the street. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also listed among its features. For visitors planning a stop, the available facilities support more than fish watching alone, with picnic space and separate fishing areas rounding out the park’s uses.
4.7(1,020)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1020 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Closed · opens 6:00 AM
Huff Park is a city park at 2399 Ball Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI, with a wetlands boardwalk trail, a playground, and a baseball field. Interpretive signs line the boardwalk, adding an educational element to a walk through the wetlands. Hiking is among the park’s listed activities, including kid-friendly hikes, and dogs are welcome. The playground includes swings and slides, giving children another option alongside the trails and ball field.
For picnics and group outings, Huff Park has picnic tables, a barbecue grill, and public restrooms. It is also listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and seating. Both free and paid parking are listed among its amenities. Together, the trail, play equipment, sports field, and picnic facilities support several different uses within one park.
4.5(955)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 955 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Sixth Street Park is at 647 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. The park welcomes children and dogs, and its listed facilities include a play area, picnic tables, and a public restroom. Picnicking is one of its identified uses, with tables available for visitors planning to bring a meal. The combination of a play area and picnic facilities gives families specific amenities to plan around when considering a visit.
Access features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Listed parking options include both free and paid parking lots, as well as paid street parking, so visitors should distinguish between the available options when arriving. Sixth Street Park has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 955 reviews. For anyone comparing parks in Grand Rapids, MI, its documented features center on play, picnics, dog-friendly access, and practical facilities such as restrooms and accessible parking.
4.6(855)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 855 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Lookout Park is at 801 Fairview Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI. The park welcomes children and dogs, with a play area and playground swings among its listed features. Picnic tables provide a place to sit down for a meal, and the park is identified as suitable for picnics. These amenities support a visit centered on play or a picnic, whether you are bringing children, a dog, or both.
For access, Lookout Park lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Both free and paid street parking are also listed, so visitors have more than one parking option to consider. The park has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 858 reviews. Its documented features give visitors concrete reasons to consider it: a children’s play area, swings, picnic tables, and access for dogs.
4.6(832)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 832 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Belknap Park is at 30 Coldbrook St NE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its recreation facilities include a lighted baseball field, outdoor pickleball courts, tennis courts, and an indoor ice rink. The combination gives the park a focus on several sports, with both indoor and outdoor facilities represented. Google lists a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 831 reviews.
For visits beyond the sports facilities, the park has a children’s play area, picnic tables, and public restrooms. Children and dogs are welcome, and the park is listed as suitable for picnics. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Parking information lists both free and paid options, in lots and on the street; the supplied details do not specify which spaces carry a charge.
4.5(796)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 796 reviews (Google rating)
Concert hall
Acrisure Amphitheater is a music venue at 201 Market Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI, with live performances and on-site services. The venue has a bar, a restaurant, and restrooms, bringing food and drink options into the same location as the performances. Children are welcome. Its Google listing carries a 4.5 rating from 803 reviews, providing a snapshot of feedback from people who have reviewed the venue.
For visitors planning transportation, both paid parking-lot spaces and paid street parking are listed. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted. These practical amenities cover several considerations for a visit, including parking, payment, restroom access, and places to get food or a drink on site.
4.5(614)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 614 reviews (Google rating)
Dog park
Hillcrest Dog Park is located at 250 Fuller Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI. The park welcomes dogs and lists a dog park among its features. Its listed amenities also include a baseball field and picnic tables, so the site is not described solely in terms of its dog-related facilities. On Google, it has a 4.5 rating from 614 reviews, providing a snapshot of visitor feedback rather than details about individual park features.
For visitors planning arrival, Hillcrest Dog Park lists free parking in an on-site lot. Wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance are also identified. These are the specific accessibility features provided in the listing; conditions elsewhere in the park are not described. The available information does not specify operating hours or rules for the dog park.
4.4(545)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 545 reviews (Google rating)
Park
Martin Luther King Park is at 1200 M.L.K. Jr St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its recreation facilities include a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts, giving visitors several options for sports in one park. For children, the play area includes slides and swings. The park welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings, while picnic tables provide a place to sit down for a meal.
Picnicking is among the park’s listed uses, and dogs are welcome. Practical amenities include public restrooms and free street parking, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. These features support visits centered on the playground, sports facilities, or a picnic. Martin Luther King Park has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 545 reviews.
4.9(504)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 504 reviews (Google rating)
Escape room center
Closed today
The Ruse Escape Rooms is a locally designed, built, owned and operated escape room business at 25 Division Ave S, Suite 125, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its games send teams back in time and into a story, with 60 minutes to explore, find clues, solve puzzles and piece together the narrative. The goal is to complete the room’s objective and escape before time runs out. The business has a Google rating of 4.9 from 504 reviews.
The Ruse welcomes children and accommodates friends, families, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and corporate team-building events. An event space holds groups of up to 50, and food and drink catering is available through local vendors, though there is no on-site restaurant. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and a unisex restroom is available. Bookings can be made online, by phone or by email.
4.8(295)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 295 reviews (Google rating)
Brewery
Closed today
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom at 1006 Division Ave S in Grand Rapids, MI focuses on Michigan craft beer, with New England-style IPAs, heavily fruited sours and bold stouts at the center of its lineup. The brewery releases four to five fresh batches each week, serving beer on tap at the taproom and releasing cans online on Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. That weekly release schedule is a defining part of its beer program. Its Google listing has a 4.8 rating from 292 reviews.
The taproom has an on-site bar and a unisex restroom, and it welcomes LGBTQ guests. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are listed. Parking options include a free lot, free street parking and a paid lot. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Delivery is not available, so the taproom and scheduled online can releases are the listed ways to access its beer.
4.0(24)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (Google rating)
Supermarket
Closed · opens 7:00 AM
Meijer Bridge Street Market is at 405 Seward Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Although its supplied category is Pet Store, the business description identifies it as a chain retailer featuring brand-name groceries, apparel, electronics, and more. Produce is a listed highlight, and food is among its offerings. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5, based on 24 reviews.
The market is listed as suitable for a quick visit, with on-site services, delivery, and no-contact delivery available. Customers can pay by credit card, debit card, or NFC mobile payment. Listed amenities include a restroom and Wi-Fi, along with plastic-bag recycling. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. These details describe the available shopping services and facilities, though the supplied information does not specify pet-related products or services.
