PARKS & RECREATION
CONCERTS AND MOVIES IN THE PARK LINEUPS
Parks and Recreation invites community members to its annual Concerts and Movies in the Park series presented by the Brouwers Agency, Auto-Owners Insurance, Floor & Decor and Friends of the EGR Library.
On six select Monday evenings in June and July, the Concert in the Park series will feature a variety of musical genres from 7-8:30 p.m. at John Collins Park. This year’s lineup is:
Movies in the Park will take place on four Friday evenings at John Collins Park, with each film beginning at sundown. This year’s movie lineup is:
- June 9 – "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile"
- July 7 – “DC League of Super-Pets”
- July 21 – “Top Gun: Maverick”
- Aug. 11 – “Shazam (2019)”
In the event of inclement weather, the events may be canceled and not rescheduled. Updates will be provided on the Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets and arrive early to secure a spot. Barbeques, grilling, open fires or alcohol are not allowed in the park and dogs must be leashed.
For more information, visit eastgr.org/concerts and eastgr.org/movies.
WATER SAFETY RESOURCES
As you enjoy open water, beaches and pools this summer, be sure to review these water safety tips from the American Red Cross to ensure a safe and fun season.
The City also offers various swim lessons for all ages. Details and registration are here.
REEDS LAKE RUN REMINDER
The annual Reeds Lake Run starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 24.
Get all the details here.
PUBLIC SAFETY
REMINDER TO LOCK UP
If you plan to travel out of town for Memorial Day weekend, be sure you lock up your home, any outbuildings and remaining vehicles.
Public Safety also is reminding residents about setting a daily routine to secure their belongings. Learn more about the #9PMRoutine here.
FINANCE & CITY ADMINISTRATION
HOLIDAY HOURS
City offices will be closed Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. Public Safety will continue to provide 24-hour operations and support to the community.
NEXT CITY COMMISSION MEETING: JUNE 5
The next City Commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 5 at the Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE.
Community members can also watch the meeting live via the City’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3koI057.
PUBLIC WORKS
BRETON ROAD CLOSURE
Breton Road between Burton and Boston streets will be closed the week of June 5 for utility work. Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can use Boston Street, Plymouth Road and Burton Street as a detour route. Local access to businesses on Breton from Burton will be maintained.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SREET CLOSURE
Martin Luther King Jr. Street between Fuller and Plymouth avenues will be closed June 6-8 for DTE Energy utility work. The detour route will be Fuller Avenue, Hall Street and Plymouth Road. Local access for area residents will be maintained.
AVOID BLOWING GRASS CLIPPINGS IN STREET
Public Works reminds residents and lawn service providers to avoid blowing grass clippings into the street because the clippings introduce large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus into our waterways, making them perfect homes for algae blooms. Algae blooms denigrate the environment by consuming most of the oxygen in the water, which negatively impacts plants and wildlife.
Instead of blowing clippings into the street, sweep the curb line and deposit grass clippings in your yard waste container or bags for yard waste and compost pickup.
TREES AND SHRUBS: TRIMMING REMINDER
A reminder City code prohibits trees and shrubs from obstructing public ways and clear vision areas. With spring here and more community members out walking, running and playing, residents are asked to make sure their trees and shrubs aren’t blocking sidewalks.
The required height for clearance over a sidewalk is 10 feet. For a corner lot at the intersection of two streets, plants cannot exceed 30 inches in height at the 20-foot-by-20-foot triangular area formed at the corner. Properly maintaining trees and shrubs adjacent to sidewalks and streets helps keep pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers safe.
TALL GRASS
City code allows for a maximum height limit of grass at 5 inches.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
View the latest construction updates from Public Works here.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
KENT COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
The Kent County Road Commission will start construction on Reeds Lake Boulevard from Hall Street to Manhattan Road in neighboring Grand Rapids Township June 5 with an estimated completion date of June 23. Reeds Lake Boulevard will only be open to local traffic during construction.
View more information here.
FARM TO FORK MARKET
Enjoy fresh produce, flowers and food at the inaugural Farm to Fork Market 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays beginning June 8 through Sept. 28 at 723 Rosewood Street SE.
For more information and updates, visit the Facebook page.
EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
EGRSF is bringing the Kona Ice truck and fun kids activities to East Grand Rapids Middle School 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about all the ways EGRSF benefits the schools.
KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY: EAST GRAND RAPIDS BRANCH
Summer Wonder returns to the KDL East Grand Rapids branch with a kickoff celebration 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 at 746 Lakeside Drive SE.
Additionally, the library will begin its summer hours Memorial Day weekend, closing on Sundays through Sept. 10.
GASLIGHT VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Save the date for Taste of East: Thursday, Aug. 17. Details coming soon.
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