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Grand Rapids improves national human rights equality score The City of Grand Rapids continues to build toward its vision to be nationally recognized as an equitable and welcoming city. City Manager Mark Washington today announced the City received a score of 94 out of 100 on the 2022 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard. That 94 score is up two points from 2021.
Annual tree lighting December 2 kicks off holiday season The City of Grand Rapids officially kicks off the holiday season Friday, Dec. 2 with the annual Christmas tree lighting. The all-ages event is 5 to 7 p.m. along Monroe Center St. NW, between Monroe Ave. NW and Ottawa Ave. NW, near the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Grand Rapids parks are four-season destinations As snow starts flying, the City’s parks and recreation department is reminding residents that parks are open all year. The department plows and maintains parking lots and multiuse trails at several popular parks. Parks with closed gates are still open daily from dawn to dusk for pedestrian traffic.
Resident Engagement - June 2021 View community survey results on resident engagement in Grand Rapids.