Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association

04/10/2026

Part of the work of a neighborhood association is making connections. GPNA was pleased to connect one of our area churches to the CERT team. And now an entire room full of people is better prepared to help the community when disaster strikes!

04/04/2026

We’re excited to share that kids and families will have even more opportunities for ***FUN*** at this year’s Lids for Kids events on May 16 at Frances Park in Lansing and May 30 at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids!

In addition to children receiving a properly fitted bike helmet and the chance to win a brand-new bicycle, our incredible community partners will be offering arts and crafts, sports activities, giveaways, and much more. Plus, we’ve invited a few extra special guests!

Visit https://lidsforkidsmi.org to check out our expanding list of community partners—and thank you to everyone who is helping us promote children’s bike safety and making this year’s Lids for Kids the best yet!

04/03/2026

Neighbors helping neighbors! Many thanks to one of GPNA's neighborhood block leaders for coordinating a food donation with Trader Joe's 🧡Josh was able to gift three of his neighbors with food

04/02/2026

Pop-Up Pantries – April

Come see us this April! Stop by one of the dates below to pick up pantry staples, fresh fruits, and veggies.

We're excited to connect, hear your stories, and grow this movement together. Let's bring help, hope, and community to the table 💛

Despensas Móviles – Abril

¡Acompáñanos este abril! Visítanos en una de las fechas abajo para recibir alimentos básicos, frutas y verduras frescas.

Estamos emocionados de conocerte, escuchar tus historias y seguir creciendo juntos. Traigamos ayuda, esperanza y comunidad 💛

We are so excited to welcome the Branch Church and Exalta Health to our partnership table!
We are grateful to Neland Avenue Church and Community of Christ-Union Ave for their continued belief in providing a space of dignity and hope for all!

04/01/2026

New City Fellowship is inviting the neighborhood to a Jazz concert performed by the Calvin University jazz band 🎷 Hope to see you there!

03/31/2026

03/27/2026

The historic Four Star Theatre in Grand Rapids will host the vinyl record and vintage clothing pop-up sale this Sunday with over 20 different vendors.

03/25/2026

Thank you Kelsey Perdue for supporting and promoting the good things happening in Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association and Alger Heights Neighborhood Association 💜 We are excited to welcome new neighbors!

03/23/2026

Registration is now open for the City’s free summer day camps, offering kids ages 6 to 12 an engaging mix of outdoor activities, arts and crafts, STEM projects, reading, games and field trips. Counselors 14+ are needed! Camps run Monday through Friday in three sessions from June 15 to August 14 at Garfield Park, MLK Park and Roosevelt Park, with free lunch and snacks provided daily. Residents can participate at no cost, while non-residents may register for $30 per week. Families may choose one camp location and must register separately for each session. These programs are designed to give children a safe, positive and active summer experience.

Registration is available online or by phone, and the Parks and Recreation Department is also hiring camp counselors ages 14 and older to help lead activities throughout the season.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Registration is now open for free summer day camps hosted by the Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation for kids ages 6 to 12 at parks across the city. The camp programs will run Mondays through Fridays in three sessions:

03/20/2026

Thank you for picking up after your dogs! But out of respect for our beautiful green spaces and for the people who care for our green spaces, please use another bin. There is one at each entrance of the Burton Woods, and multiple bins in Garfield Park 

03/19/2026

Grand Rapids is looking for a new City Attorney. For more information about the candidates, the public forum, questionnaire and interview schedule, visit:

If your home has been damaged by recent weather activity, or you have been temporarily displaced, call 211 or visit MI211.org to be connected to support resources.