COMMUNITY & PARKS/RECREATION
INFORMATION
Community Information • Parks
& Recreation
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Bike GR Maps - Map 1 & Map 2 (3 meg files - Right click and select Save Target As and save to your computer to open) Non-Motorized Trail Plan - (Right click and select Save Target As and save to your computer to open) Master Plan for New Park at Leonard & Crahen (2.44 meg PDF) Download file: Right Click and select Save Target As. Save the file to your computer and then open. SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
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There are 3 school districts in Grand Rapids Charter Township. A school district map is available at the Township Hall or call 361-7391. East
Grand Rapids Public Schools Kent Intermediate School District
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NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES |
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Ada Township |
| TOWNSHIP ATTRACTIONS |
| BUILDING AND ZONING |
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The Township Planner handles zoning inquiries and building permit applications, at (616) 361-7391 ext. 225. Construction inspections in Grand Rapids Charter Township are contracted to Cascade Township Building Department and those questions can be answered by calling Cascade Township Building Department at 949-3765.
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| LIBRARIES |
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Grand Rapids Charter Township is part of the Kent District Library and therefore the residents have free access to all Kent District Libraries and Lakeland Cooperative libraries. Kent District Library has 3 locations in close proximity to Grand Rapids Charter Township. East Grand Rapids Branch 647-3880 746 Lakeside Dr. SE
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| POST OFFICE |
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The U. S. Postal Service has a full service branch at 1765 3 Mile Rd NE 364-4304. Postage Stamps are also sold at the Grand Rapids Charter Township.
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| UTILITIES |
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most Grand Rapids Charter Township residents by the City of Grand
Rapids. Repair or service problems can be handled by calling the city
at 771-1200.
Natural Gas is supplied by DTE Energy at 1-800-477-4747
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Recreation activities are available at the Township Hall Complex on the East Beltline that comprises 58 acres with three ball fields, soccer field, sand volley ball, three tennis courts, basketball hoops, handicap accessible playground and nature trails that can be used for cross country skiing in the winter. There are indoor pools and other facilities at the Forest Hills Aquatic Center and YMCA in the Township. The Kent County Park System also has the 45-acre Provin Trails nature park on 4 Mile along with the 80-acre Knapp Forest Preserve. Grand Rapids Township is in the process of adding the 120-acre Doezema Farm as a nature preserve and interpretive center.
Grand Rapids Township Facilities can be reserved by Township residents. There is a small fee for the rental. If you would like to reserve our facilities, call the Township Office at 361-7391 or visit our web site at www.grandrapidstwp.org.
2008 Ball Fields/Tennis Courts