Briggs Park

A Piece of Grand Rapids History

Found in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Briggs Park has been a community staple since 1911. Spanning 11 acres, it's named after the Briggs family, early settlers in the area. While honoring its roots, the park has evolved into a modern recreational space.

Cool Off and Play Hard

A highlight of Briggs Park is the historic pool. Dating back to 1926, this isn't your average swimming spot. Now thoroughly modernized, it features waterslides and diving boards that make summer days infinitely better. With accessible lifts and affordable pricing (plus season passes for the regulars), it's a refreshing escape when Michigan heat kicks in.

Sports enthusiasts will feel right at home with the park's basketball courts and tennis courts that cater to friendly competitions and solo practice alike. Families gravitate toward the upgraded playground area, where children can conquer climbing equipment, zoom down slides, swing to their heart's content, or claim the small tower structure as their temporary castle. The woodchip surface and shade trees make it a comfortable play space even on sunny afternoons.

Green Spaces and Active Places

The park's lush landscape creates an ideal backdrop for picnics and gatherings. The dedicated picnic shelter can be reserved through the Park Department when you're planning something special, though plenty of informal picnic areas dot the grounds as well.

For those looking to get their steps in, the running track with its black surface and meter markings encircles a multipurpose grass field that doubles as a soccer pitch. While parts of the track could use some TLC, it remains a favorite for casual joggers and serious runners alike.

The abundant green spaces and mature trees offer peaceful pockets across the park. You might even spot locals taking their lunch breaks in parked cars, enjoying a moment of tranquility under the shade trees.

Everyone's Welcome

Getting around Briggs Park is straightforward - it's wheelchair-accessible and stroller-friendly, with convenient parking near both the playground and picnic areas.

Throughout the seasons, the park pulses with community events that bring neighbors together. And when hunger strikes, nearby food options and an ice cream shop provide a great excuse to extend your visit.

After more than a century, Briggs Park remains a neighborhood fixture where history, recreation, and community come together.