The best parks & outdoor spots in Kent County

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm

Parks & Outdoors

Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm is that rare local spot where you can pick your own asparagus, strawberries, cherries, apples and pumpkins, then…

3025 6 Mile Rd NW (Grand Rapids)

“Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm is that rare local spot where you can pick your own asparagus, strawberries, cherries, apples and pumpkins, then wander a barn-turned-market with a gift shoppe, bakery, kitchen and tap room. Go for the produce, stay for the live music and small-town vibes.”

From the Grand Rapids newsletter, September 26, 2026

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The Highlands

Parks & Outdoors

Whether you’ve got 20 minutes or a whole morning, The Highlands serves up nearly three miles of easy trails and a front-row seat to a…

2715 Leonard St NW (Grand Rapids)

“Whether you’ve got 20 minutes or a whole morning, The Highlands serves up nearly three miles of easy trails and a front-row seat to a former golf course turning wild. Keep an eye on events like tree planting and restorative yoga, plus a new entrance and nature play area coming by spring 2027.”

From the Grand Rapids newsletter, October 9, 2026

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Wedgwood Park

Parks & Outdoors

Green space with baseball fields, tennis courts, a pickleball court, playgrounds, and picnic tables.

3391 Wilson Ave SW (Grandville)

“Green space with baseball fields, tennis courts, a pickleball court, playgrounds, and picnic tables.”

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Johnson Park

Parks & Outdoors

Natural area on the Grand River with play fields, trails, picnic shelters & fishing.

2600 Wilson Ave SW (Walker)

“Natural area on the Grand River with play fields, trails, picnic shelters & fishing.”

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The Meadows at Millennium Park

Parks & Outdoors

Whether you want a lazy blanket-on-the-grass evening or a breezy lap on paved loops, The Meadows at Millennium Park delivers lake views,…

1415 Maynard Ave SW (Walker)

“Whether you want a lazy blanket-on-the-grass evening or a breezy lap on paved loops, The Meadows at Millennium Park delivers lake views, open prairie vibes, and easy access to nearly 18 miles of trails. Perfect for unwinding after work while pretending your inbox doesn't exist.”

From the Wyoming newsletter, August 17, 2026

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Palmer Park

Parks & Outdoors

Need a breather between errands and school drop-offs this week? Palmer Park delivers quiet, woodsy trails with a mix of paved and dirt…

1275 52nd St SW (Wyoming)

“Need a breather between errands and school drop-offs this week? Palmer Park delivers quiet, woodsy trails with a mix of paved and dirt paths, playgrounds for the kids, and picnic-ready nooks among the trees, making it an easy midweek escape without leaving Wyoming.”

From the Wyoming newsletter, August 27, 2026

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