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The 17 Best Splash Pads in Grand Rapids (Local Parent’s Guide)

May 3, 2023 by John

Move aside, sprinklers. Splash pads have arrived. Does your kid or grandkid love water? Looking to cool down and beat the summer heat? There is a wealth of splash pad options sprinkled throughout Grand Rapids. So if the children in your life delight in being deluged with buckets of water, running through hoops of misty … Read more

The 6 Best Beaches near Grand Rapids (Local’s Favorites)

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by John

One of the best parts about living in (or visiting) Grand Rapids is the city’s proximity to some of the most stunningly beautiful freshwater beaches in the world. Warm sunshine, the delightfully cool waters of Lake Michigan, and sugar sand beaches are a magical cocktail. Put your SPF 45 on. Grab your wayfarers or aviators. … Read more