Fuller Park

A Local's Favorite Green Retreat

Tucked within Grand Rapids' charming Fulton Heights neighborhood, Fuller Park offers a refreshing escape from the urban hustle. This green space is where locals of all ages come to play, unwind, and reconnect with nature.

With its sprawling lawns and thoughtful amenities, the park strikes that perfect balance between recreational hub and peaceful sanctuary. The natural setting provides a calming backdrop for even a quick visit.

Play and Splash Areas

Kids gravitate toward the playground with its classic metal climbing structures, multiple slides, and swing sets that include both regular and toddler swings. While the equipment might be from an earlier era, kids still enjoy playing on it. During summer months, the adjacent splash pad is a popular spot - nothing fancy, but helpful on those sticky Michigan afternoons when kids need to cool off.

Active types appreciate the well-maintained basketball court and baseball diamond, while the park's winding pathways offer a pleasant route for your morning jog or afternoon stroll. The generous green space around the park provides plenty of room to toss a frisbee, practice yoga, or simply spread out a blanket and cloud-watch.

Gathering Spots

Scattered throughout Fuller Park, you'll come across picnic shelters and shady seating areas that make ideal spots for family gatherings or simply enjoying a good book outdoors. The well-maintained tables offer convenient places to enjoy a packed lunch or morning coffee while soaking in the surroundings.

Getting around is easy thanks to updated pathways, and practical amenities like sufficient parking and nearby restrooms make longer visits comfortable.

For the Four-Legged Friends

Dog owners will appreciate the Hillcrest Dog Park section - a recently improved fenced area with separate spaces for small and large breeds. You can access it via a paved walking path from the main parking area. It's become something of a social hub for both pets and their humans.

Taking a walk through the main park areas often includes the bonus entertainment of watching happy dogs at play. Just note that water facilities for pups might be limited during the colder months, so you might want to bring your own during winter visits.

Year-Round Appeal

Fuller Park transforms with Michigan's seasons - summer brings lush green spaces fantastic for picnics, fall delivers a stunning color show as the leaves change, and winter creates its own quiet beauty across the landscape.

While you might occasionally stumble upon community events or small festivals here, Fuller Park functions primarily as a neighborhood space where residents gather to play, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.