Canal Park

Canal Playground
Project Location
905 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Scope

Enhanced flood protection and ecological resiliency, trail enhancements, renovated playground, improved access to the Grand River and flexible programming spaces.

Timeline
Construction Start: April 2025
Completion Goal: Summer 2026
Project Partners
Lead: City of Grand Rapids
Partners: Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI), Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, Monroe North Business Association, The Right Place
Design: VIRIDIS Design Group
Contractor: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.
Project Categories
Flood protection 01
Untitled design (4)
Wheelchair 2 color circle fill white
icon type=Restroom 2 color circle fill white
Kayaking 2 color circle fill white
Est. Project Budget
$9.9 million
Funding Sources

City of Grand Rapids, Monroe North TIFA, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

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