Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

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.

• 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.
• Education + Promotion: Grand Rapids is well informed about the importance of parks, trails, trees, and recreation, and knows how they can help.