Residents invited to celebrate progress on Southside Creekways project

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents, business owners and community groups to celebrate progress on the Southside Creekways project and help shape the future of trail connections in southeast Grand Rapids at a free, family-friendly community event Nov. 18.

Southside Creekways Project Celebration

• 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18
• MLK Park Community Center, 900 Fuller Ave. SE

Over the past 18 months, the Southside Creekways project has brought together residents, community leaders and local decisionmakers to explore opportunities for connected trails along the Silver Creek and Plaster Creek corridors.

At the celebration, attendees can learn about the project's progress, view potential trail routes and designs, and share which improvements they would like to see prioritized. The event will also recognize the community partnerships and resident engagement that have helped guide the project.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. Dinner and refreshments will be available while supplies last. Guests may arrive and leave at any time during the event. Children are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.

The Southside Creekways project aims to improve neighborhood connections, support active transportation and recreation, and expand economic opportunities throughout southeast Grand Rapids.

Learn more about the project at https://publicinput.com/southsidecreekways.

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