Visit John Ball Park
Popular places to visit
John Ball Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at John Ball Zoo during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Take a holographic tour of Ford’s White House and see a piece of the Berlin Wall in this tribute to the 38th president in the town where he was raised.
Van Andel Museum Center
Marvel at the sheer size and scope of the diverse collection and let your kids ride on the carousel on the river in one of the region’s oldest history museums.
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Let your kids run wild at the sand pits and tree house while you inspect the sculptures and floral displays in this park’s various gardens.
Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
The sleek design of the modernist building reflects the gorgeous contemporary artworks within. Learn how to make art fun in the workshops and camps.
Things to do
Sushi Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in John Ball Park
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Room was clean. Paid breakfast was essentially a continental breakfast, but that’s a minor gripe considering you can just not order it.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
The people at the front desk, at the bar. Pool with hot tob! Amazing
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
For the price it was what you would expect. Staff was nice, and hotel was less than 10 min from downtown.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
No complaints
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room and nice staff. Only complaints are that the pictutes showed a hot tub in the pool area but there is no hot tub. Also the AC in the room was extremely loud to the point i couldn't sleep.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great hotel - new and modern
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around John Ball Park
Roosevelt Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.
Heartside
Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.
Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Medical Mile
You'll enjoy the churches and shopping in Medical Mile. You might want to make time for a stop at Heritage Hill Historic District or La Grande Vitesse.
West Grand
While there might not be top attractions in West Grand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Museum Center.
