Crescent Park

Crescent Park is thought to be Grand Rapids’ oldest park. The land was deeded to the city for use as a park in October 1858, and received its name from the outline of the land, a half-moon shape originally bounded by roads. The west side of the park contains a steep hill which was originally bisected by a flight of 56 stone steps. Just east of the head of the steps was a water fountain.

Crescent Park was renovated in 2010 in conjunction with the expansion of the Van Andel Institute. Friends of Crescent Park, a nonprofit organization, was created to renovate and maintain the park^. The new park contains a plaza in tribute to those who have found hope from the many medical facilities around the park and along the Medical Mile.

Metal Picnic Tables, stone benches, lawn, shaded grass, and a memorial

Location

301 Bostwick NE, Grand Rapids 49503 View Map

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Facility Snapshot

Features

Accessible
Bicycle Paths
Picnic Tables
Shade Areas
Toilets
Walking Trails Paved
Water Fountains