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      <title>City of Grand Rapids Offering More Than 15 Free Outdoor Fitness Classes This Summer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking to get active outdoors this summer? The City of Grand Rapids is offering a bunch of free outdoor fitness classes! <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-mich-free-fitness-classes-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:59:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Love being outside and want to help keep the community safe and welcoming? The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is hiring! <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-parks-and-recreation-is-hiring/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s awful to think about - you&apos;re out enjoying a local park and there are people out there lurking, breaking into cars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/car-break-ins-grand-rapids-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[You can watch the first Summer Blockbuster film on the water this month. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-town-hosting-jaws-viewing-on-the-lake-this-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>How Can Grand Rapids Dog Parks be Improved? The City Wants to Know</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do you (and your pup) love heading to the dog park? There are two City-owned dog parks in Grand Rapids - with more on the way! And the City is asking for your input. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-mi-dog-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:47:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking to get active outdoors this summer? The City of Grand Rapids is offering a bunch of free outdoor fitness classes! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-free-fitness-classes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Michigan’s Hidden Treasure: The State’s Tiniest State Park is Just 22 Acres</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A lot of parks around Grand Rapids have gotten some MAJOR upgrades recently. The latest playground renovation includes some really cool swings! <a href="https://wgrd.com/wyoming-lamar-park-playground-upgrade/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Upgrades at Grand Rapids’ Riverside Park, Including New Accessible Kayak Launch, Almost Complete</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:18:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A project that will make kayaking more accessible for people of all abilities is nearly completed at Riverside Park. <a href="https://wgrd.com/upgrades-at-grand-rapids-riverside-park-including-new-accessible-kayak-launch-almost-complete/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A project that will make kayaking more accessible for people of all abilities is nearly completed at Riverside Park. <a href="https://wgrd.com/upgrades-at-grand-rapids-riverside-park-including-new-accessible-kayak-launch-almost-complete/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These Grand Rapids City Parks Offer Free Sled Rental</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:30:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I've heard that sleds are SUPER hard to find right now... Well maybe this will help - the City of Grand Rapids is offering free sled rentals at select parks on the weekends! <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-grand-rapids-city-parks-offer-free-sled-rental/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&apos;ve heard that sleds are SUPER hard to find right now... Well maybe this will help - the City of Grand Rapids is offering free sled rentals at select parks on the weekends! <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-grand-rapids-city-parks-offer-free-sled-rental/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>More Than 40 Razor Blades Found at Two Michigan Parks</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 01:04:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after more than 40 razor blades were found placed around two popular neighborhood parks in Eaton Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-than-40-razor-blades-found-at-two-michigan-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Police are investigating after more than 40 razor blades were found placed around two popular neighborhood parks in Eaton Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-than-40-razor-blades-found-at-two-michigan-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 05:13:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The events include a basketball tournament and a back-to-school celebration. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-park-events-announced-in-g-r-to-encourage-community-safety/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The events include a basketball tournament and a back-to-school celebration. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-park-events-announced-in-g-r-to-encourage-community-safety/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids To Add More Programs And Park Ambassadors For Safety</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:35:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The programs are scheduled to start mid-July.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-to-add-more-programs-and-park-ambassadors-for-safety/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The programs are scheduled to start mid-July.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-to-add-more-programs-and-park-ambassadors-for-safety/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">The City of Grand Rapids/Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Doctor Prescribing Fresh Air, Sunshine to Patients</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-doctor-prescribing-fresh-air-sunshine-to-patients/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 14:35:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["Our brains are developed for sunshine and fresh air." <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-doctor-prescribing-fresh-air-sunshine-to-patients/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Our brains are developed for sunshine and fresh air.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-doctor-prescribing-fresh-air-sunshine-to-patients/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Exercise Equipment Coming to Two Grand Rapids Parks</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:09:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We'll soon have a new option for working out in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/exercise-equipment-coming-to-two-grand-rapids-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;ll soon have a new option for working out in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/exercise-equipment-coming-to-two-grand-rapids-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Norwell’s Outdoor Fitness Equipment in a Park in British Columbia via Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.</media:description>
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      <title>$4.1 Million Park, Sports Fields Coming to South Haven</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:22:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Plans are in the works for a 39-acre park with multiple sports fields on 14th Avenue in South Haven.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/4-1-million-park-sports-fields-coming-to-south-haven/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Plans are in the works for a 39-acre park with multiple sports fields on 14th Avenue in South Haven.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/4-1-million-park-sports-fields-coming-to-south-haven/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Holding Contest to Redesign Park Signs</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:44:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The City of Grand Rapids thinks our park signs could use an update, and they want YOU to design them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-holding-contest-to-redesign-park-signs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The City of Grand Rapids thinks our park signs could use an update, and they want YOU to design them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-holding-contest-to-redesign-park-signs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Permits Now Required at Ottawa Co. Parks for Photographers</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:06:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[No permit? No pics! <a href="https://wgrd.com/permits-now-required-at-ottawa-co-parks-for-photographers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[No permit? No pics! <a href="https://wgrd.com/permits-now-required-at-ottawa-co-parks-for-photographers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Sparta Sports Complex Could Receive $150,000; Ionia up for $74,300</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:43:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has recommended that Sparta receive $150,000 for improvements to the new Sparta Sports Complex.
The City of Ionia could receive $74,300 for improvements to Robinson Park. <a href="https://wgrd.com/sparta-sports-complex-could-receive-150000-ionia-up-for-74300/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources&nbsp;has recommended that Sparta receive $150,000 for improvements to the new Sparta Sports Complex.
The City of Ionia could receive $74,300 for improvements to Robinson Park. <a href="https://wgrd.com/sparta-sports-complex-could-receive-150000-ionia-up-for-74300/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Activity Pass Gets You into Parks and Attractions for Free</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:11:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Have library card, will travel.
If you belong to a Michigan library, you have access to the new Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program, which gets you into Michigan parks, museums, campgrounds and other attractions for free or at a discount. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-activity-pass-gets-you-into-parks-and-attractions-for-free/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have library card, will travel.
If you belong to a Michigan library, you have access to the new Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program, which gets you into Michigan parks, museums, campgrounds and other attractions for free or at a discount. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-activity-pass-gets-you-into-parks-and-attractions-for-free/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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