East Grand Rapids recommended for $500,000 LWCF grant to advance Waterfront Park Phase 2 City staff told the Parks & Recreation Commission the DNR recommended a $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Phase 2 of Waterfront Park, which staff says will fund wetland restoration, sustainable trails, an outdoor classroom and interpretive signage; EGLE permitting and community engagement will shape design and timing.

East Grand Rapids is set to transform Waterfront Park with a $500,000 grant for exciting new features like sustainable trails and an outdoor classroom!

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Parks commission approves regatta, criterium and a trial multi-day art fair East Grand Rapids's Parks and Recreation Commission approved permits for the Bridal School Regatta and the Gaslight Village Criterium and voted to allow a proposed three-day East Grand Rapids Fine Art fair in June 2026, while asking organizers for parking, safety and business-outreach plans.

East Grand Rapids is gearing up for an exciting 2026 with the return of the Bridal School Regatta, Gaslight Village Criterium, and a brand-new three-day Fine Art Fair!

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