Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids

Name: Rosa Parks Circle
Address: 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

#13 among attractions in Grand Rapids

Park, Relax in park, Music venue

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Facts and practical information

Rosa Parks Circle is a plaza located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. During the warmer months it is a multipurpose facility, acting as a venue for events like concerts or dances put on by the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society. In the winter the Circle is converted to an ice rink. Below the ice there are 166 fiber optic lights designed to represent the sky of Michigan as it appeared at midnight, January 1, 2000. ()

Elevation: 610 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°57'58"N, 85°40'19"W

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101 Monroe Center St NWDowntown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids 49503 United States

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Day trips

Rosa Parks Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Public Museum.

~480 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern art museum, notable for its sleek, contemporary architecture, offers visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse...
~1660 ftNW
Interactive exhibits on president's life
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is the presidential museum and burial place of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States, and his wife Betty Ford.
~1350 ftS
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
7 min walk • Van Andel Arena is a 12,000 plus seat multi-purpose arena, situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The arena attracted over five million patrons in its first 5 years, 1995-2001.
~1270 ftW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Office
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
7 min walk • The Grand Rapids Public Museum, located on the bank of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is among the oldest history museums in the United States. It was founded in 1854 as the "Grand Rapids Lyceum of Natural History".
~1220 ftN
Monuments and statues
La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids
6 min walk • La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
~1410 ftE
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
7 min walk • Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was for a time unique in the United States as being large, religiously liberal and non-denominational in a notably conservative city.
~1530 ftSE
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
8 min walk • The Kent County Civil War Monument is an historic landmark in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The monument is in a small triangular downtown park, bounded by Division Avenue and Monroe Avenue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
~1040 ftN
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
6 min walk • DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2004 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
11 min walk • The St. Cecilia Music Center, built in 1894 as the St. Cecilia Society Building, is a performance space located at 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
~1700 ftNE
Park
Crescent Park, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • 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.
0.4 miS
42°57'36"N • 85°40'27"W
The Intersection, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rosa Parks Circle?

Nearby attractions include McKay Tower, Grand Rapids (1 min walk), Rood Building, Grand Rapids (1 min walk), Ledyard Block Historic District, Grand Rapids (2 min walk), Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids (3 min walk).

How to get to Rosa Parks Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rosa Parks Circle:

Bus

Monroe/Louis • Lines: 90 (3 min walk)
DeVos Place • Lines: 90 (6 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (19 min walk)