Richmond Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan
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theHostas
N 42° 59.566 W 085° 41.612
16T E 606501 N 4760839
A park located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM11M1P
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2019
Views: 2
This park is one of Grand Rapids original parks. Richmond Park was one of Grand Rapids original parks known as Richmond Hill by the donation of Rebecca L. Richmond. The park used to be used as a recreational area for skiing with a jump and toboggan chute.
The park was created to be a community gathering place for Grand Rapids residents with a unique pool and bath house built in 1932 by George Welsh who was the City Manager at the time.
In recent years, residents of the west side organized WinterWest, which brought skating back to the park.
Amenities include:
Ball Diamond
Basketball Court
Enclosed Shelterhouse
Grills
Natural Area
Parking
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Tables
Playground
Restrooms
Sledding Hill
Swimming Pool
Tennis Courts
XC Skiing
Mountain Bike Trail
Skating
Name: Richmond Park
Street Location: 1101 Richmond NW
Local Municipality: Grand Rapids
State/Province, etc.: Michigan
Country: United States
Web Site: [Web Link]
Date Established: 1915
Picnic Facilities: tables, fireplaces, pavillion, benches
Recreational Facilities:
Swimming
Fishing
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Soccer Field
Football Field
Mountain Biking
Trails for running/walking
Softball/Baseball Field
Skating
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Richmond Park Pond
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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