Crescent Park (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Crescent Park is a city park located in the north-east quadrant of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although small in size, it provides a quiet patch of green space near to the heart of the growing city. Google map

Crescent Park
Crescent Park - viewed from the south
LocationKent County, MI, USA
Coordinates42°58′08″N 85°40′00″W
Area1.06 acres (46,000 sq ft)
Createdestablished 1858, renovated 2010
OpenYear round
ParkingMetered parking

History

Crescent Park is thought to be Grand Rapids’ oldest park.[1] The land was deeded to the city for use as a park in October 1858, and received its name from the outline of the land, a half-moon shape originally bounded by roads.[2] The west side of the park contains a steep hill which was originally bisected by a flight of 56 stone steps. Just east of the head of the steps was a water fountain.[2][3]

Renovation

Crescent Park was renovated in 2010 in conjunction with the expansion of the Van Andel Institute. Friends of Crescent Park, a nonprofit organization, was created to renovate and maintain the park.[4] The new park contains a plaza in tribute to those who have found hope from the many medical facilities around the park and along the Medical Mile.[5]

Amenities

Metal picnic tables, stone benches, metered parking on Bostwick Ave, long curving stairway, view of downtown Grand Rapids, lawn area, shaded grass, curving walkways, cancer survivor plaza

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References
  1. "Friends of Grand Rapids Parks". Archived from the original on 14 November 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  2. Baxter, Albert (1891). History of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan ... Munsell. p. 405.
  3. "Crescent Park". Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  4. "Friends of Crescent Park". Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  5. "Pave the Way to Renovate Crescent Park". Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
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