Honored as Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Partner of the Year 2024

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is committed to engaging the community in the betterment of the city’s parks, trees, and green spaces through volunteerism, park activation, philanthropy, and urban forestry.

We believe that healthy trees create stronger communities. That’s why we are incredibly proud to be named the 2024 Partner of the Year by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks! Over the years, we have donated more than $100,000 worth of in-kind hours to support the mission of Friends of GR Parks, working to protect and enhance the city’s urban canopy. From tree planting initiatives to expert pruning and maintenance, we’ve dedicated our time and resources to ensure Grand Rapids remains a greener, healthier place for everyone. This recognition is an incredible honor, and we share it with our hardworking team and the amazing people at Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Their dedication to preserving and expanding our urban forest is inspiring, and we are grateful to play a role in their mission. We encourage everyone to learn more about their efforts and how you can contribute by visiting Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

• Philanthropy + Capacity: Grand Rapids generously invests in parks, trails, trees, and recreation programs, and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks continues to grow its capacity to sustain operations and achieve their mission.

• Community Engagement: People are given the opportunity to meaningfully contribute their skills and energy to making the Grand Rapids parks system better.