From its earliest days as a pioneer village, Grand Rapids, Michigan, has made creative use of its green space - from a tiny slice of land barely able to accommodate two people to a huge woodland. This new, colorful history provides a closer look at how the city's park system came to be. Discover where the first parks were located and how new parks were developed. Retrace your own steps in the parks you grew up with. And see how a new group formed to promote parks, has become a force in protecting, preserving and enriching the city's green space. This book was underwritten by the Grand Rapids Historical Commission. The text was produced by Commission members. Research material and images came from historical archives and Commission members.

Keep on the Grass: A Brief History of Grand Rapids Parks

Grand Rapids Historical Commission

The Story of Kent County International Airport by James VanVulpen. Published by the Grand Rapids Historical Commission.

On Wings of Progress

VanVulpen, James

Biographies & Memoirs

Getting to know Grand Rapids, Michigan.

A Grand Rapids sampler

Olson, Gordon L.

Grand Rapids A City Renewed - A History Since World War ll

Gordon L. Olson

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Books by Grand Rapids Historical Commission

See the best price to sell, buy or rent books by the Grand Rapids Historical Commission publisher. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Keep on the Grass: A Brief History of Grand Rapids Parks

On Wings of Progress

A Grand Rapids sampler

Grand Rapids A City Renewed - A History Since World War ll