GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The city of Grand Rapids revealed the finalized concept images for planned upgrades to Canal Park.
The Monroe Avenue park will serve as a community hub complete with accessible paths, flood protection, a Grand River connection and more, the city explains.
We’re told there will be a play space outfitted with rubber surfaces, play sculptures, stone steppers and interpretive artwork.
City of Grand Rapids / VIRIDIS Design Group
An event plaza will be added that can be rented out for a variety of purposes, as well as an accessible kayak launch and a series of river overlooks, city officials say.
The new images come courtesy of VIRIDIS Design Group.
Construction on the upgrades are expected to commence within two years.
