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Officer Involved Shooting Information

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News

City hosts kayaking trips in the Grand River and free kayak demos

Published on May 17, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids will host beginner-friendly kayaking adventures in the Grand River May through September. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department will host free kayaking demos in the Riverside Park lagoon on select Friday nights to coincide with Food Truck Fridays.

City, GRPS offering 1,000 students Canoemobile water experience

Published on May 16, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools today announced that 1,000 Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) students are participating in Canoemobile this week at Riverside Park. The program will end with a free paddling event open to the community on Friday.

Commission approves budgets for economic dev. boards and commissions

Published on May 11, 2022

The City Commission yesterday adopted 12 budgets for the 2023 fiscal year recommended by various downtown and neighborhood boards. Yesterday’s budget approval provides reinvestment of $37.7 million for community and economic development. This total includes more than $20 million in investment through ten boards/authorities, over $16 million to the DDA and $1.3 million to the Monroe North TIFA.

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Events

Guided Kayaking Adventures

May 17, 2022

Enjoy a 2-hour guided trip on the Grand River!

FitFest Grand Rapids

May 19, 2022

FitFest is a city wide fitness festival, involving more than 50 gyms and studios, tons of local businesses, and over 1,000 athletes! The purpose of this event is to celebrate these gyms and studios, give them exposure to a massive customer base, and have some fun!

Restorative Practices Training

May 19, 2022

Neighborhood Match Fund project to supplement the 6 week restorative practices training series.

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Meetings

Agendas, Minutes, and More

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