City invites community members to Commission Night Out Nov. 17 at new MLK Park Community Center

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids invites residents to the third and final Commission Night Out (CNO) of the year on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the MLK Park Community Center, located in the City’s Third Ward at 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The event will feature the regular 7 p.m. City Commission meeting along with an opportunity for residents to browse a variety of City information tables beforehand. Those arriving early will also have the chance to explore the newly opened MLK Park Community Center, which features several new amenities shaped through extensive neighborhood input. Highlights include multipurpose community rooms, a full gymnasium with multi-use sports courts, rentable event space, a fitness loop with outdoor exercise equipment, and a relocated playground designed to offer a safer and more accessible space for families.

Commission Night Out brings city government directly into the community, offering a welcoming, accessible environment for all ages to learn how decisions are made, explore City programs and services, speak directly with City leaders and see how public input shapes City work. Light snacks will be provided.

Parking is available both in the MLK Park lot and along neighborhood streets adjacent to the center.

The City Commission meeting will air on Xfinity Channel 26 and be live streamed on the City of Grand Rapids Facebook page and YouTube channel.

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