John Ball Park Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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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.
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in John Ball Park
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
The room was clean, and all the front desk staff that we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. I would most definitely stay here again while in the area.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Great service
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Excellent Property! Great Staff!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Staff was very helpful and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North
Room was very clean, the only thing is I left my shoes behind and when the housekeeping staff found them they threw them away!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
The staff were helpful, room was clean & comfortable & breakfast was nice. It would be helpful to have a few more drinking glasses or plastic cups for the bathroom.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around John Ball Park
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
