DDA OKs Grand Rapids’ first downtown bike and skate park

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A parking lot turned event site will soon become downtown Grand Rapids’ first bike and skate park.

The Downtown Development Authority Wednesday morning unanimously approved up to $200,000 for the pilot project, which will transform a portion of the lotused for Movies on Monroeinto the bike and skate park. The remaining space at 555 Monroe Ave. NW will continue to serve asan event space.

A downtown bike and skate park has been a part of the city’s vision for more than a decade, making it into the River For All, City of Grand Rapids Parks Department and GR Forward plan priorities based on community demand.

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