East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids is a city of 11,445 people in Kent County, Michigan.
Why visit East Grand Rapids
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 49 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Division Avenue–Plaster Creek Bridge (1914), Cornerstone University, Abram W. Pike House and Aldrich Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 75 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in East Grand Rapids
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Grand Rapids
East Grand Rapids is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,371.
From the Wikipedia article East Grand Rapids, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Division Avenue–Plaster Creek Bridge (1914)
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Cornerstone University
School · 2.4 mi
Private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Ramona Park
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Amusement park in Michigan, USA
Wealthy Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
Movie theater in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks32
Abram W. Pike House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aldrich Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
United States historic place
Aldrich Godfrey and White Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Commercial building located at 89-99 Monroe Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Auburn Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Eastern Avenue School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Public school building located at 758 Eastern Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Goodspeed Brothers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Commercial structure in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Savings Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Office building located at 60 Monroe Center, NW, in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Heartside Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Heritage Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Grand Rapids, Michigan
John W. Blodgett Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Keeler Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Kingsley Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Calvin Ecosystem Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
Ecosystem Preserve on land owned by Calvin University. Open to the public from dawn until dusk. Includes trails and ponds. Bikes, dogs,...
1750 East Beltline Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids
07:00-dusk
Crescent Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Park in Michigan, United States of America
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan
Hodenpyl Woods
Park · 0.8 mi
2430 Reeds Lake Boulevard Southeast, East Grand Rapids
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park · 1.7 mi
900 Fuller Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids
Remington Park
Park · 0.9 mi
2310 Reeds Lake Boulevard Southeast, East Grand Rapids
Waterfront Park
Park · 0.8 mi
2205 Reeds Lake Boulevard Southeast, East Grand Rapids
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
Chez Olga
Restaurant · Caribbean · 1.6 mi
1441 Wealthy Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Condado Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1874 Breton Avenue Southeast
Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su-Th 11:00-23:00
CoreLife Eatery
Restaurant · Organic · 1.3 mi
2461 Burton Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Mo-Su 11:00-20:30
El Cerrito Cocina Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
1400 Lake Drive Southeast
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Go Jo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli
Restaurant · Ethiopian · 1.5 mi
421 Norwood Avenue Southeast
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Ju Sushi and Lounge
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.8 mi
1144 East Paris Avenue Southeast
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
2480 Burton Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Yesterdog
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
1505 Wealthy Street Southeast
Su-Th 10:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00
Rose's
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
550 Lakeside Drive Southeast, East Grand Rapids
Su 11:00-21:00;Mo-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Terra Bagels
Bakery · 1.7 mi
1413 Lake Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa-Su 08:00-14:30
37 more on the map.
History
Originally part of Paris Township, East Grand Rapids was first settled in the early 1830s by the Reed Family from New York City, New York. Miss Sophia Reed and Miss Euphemia Davis opened a school in 1834 near Reeds Lake. This involved construction of some school houses. Another schoolhouse was constructed in 1835 near Reeds Lake in the Grand River Valley, with Francis Prescott as one of its teachers. Residents voted to establish the Village of East Grand Rapids in 1891. The village was incorporated into a home rule city in 1926 when the population was approximately 1,300.
East Grand Rapids saw tourism from the Grand Rapids area for its geography and facilities. Reeds Lake attracted visitors as early as the 1870s as a destination for day trips and summertime activities. Two bathing beaches were located on Reeds Lake. Manhattan Beach on the north shore was established in 1884 and Rose's Bathing Beach on the west shore was established in 1901. They hosted boat launches, a bathhouse, restaurants, and resorts. Four steamboats owned by the Poisson family operated excursion rides on the lake starting in 1882.
From the History section of East Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
First (Park) Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Third Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.7 mi
330 Lakeside Drive Northeast, Grand Rapids
Plymouth Heights Christian Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · 1.5 mi
1800 Plymouth Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
2535 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids
St. Paul the Apostle
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
2750 Burton Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School—Evergreen Campus
School · Protestant · 1.6 mi
Ottawa Hills Public Library
Library · 1.5 mi
1150 Giddings Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids
Healthcare5
Passport Health Grand Rapids Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1550 East Beltline Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids
Map of East Grand Rapids
204 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 2.7 in | 21.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 22.3 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.8 in | 17.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for E Grand Rapids (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kent County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Grand Rapids 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Kentwood 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Forest Hills 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Wyoming 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Northview 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Comstock Park 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Cutlerville 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Allendale 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Battle Creek 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lansing 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- East Grand Rapids, WMrapids, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Grand Rapids Middle School, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Common Tern, Reed's Lake, East Grand Rapids, MI, 10 May 2017 (34236948380), Caleb Putnam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grand Rapids Christian High, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingsley Building, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rood Building, User:Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaster Creek Bridge 2, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- StCeciliaSocietyBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LedyardBlockGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LadiesLiteraryClubGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AldrichBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keeler Building, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Third Reformed Church, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GoodspeedBrothersBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GrandRapidsSavingsBankBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eastern School, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willard Building, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPostOfficeGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heritage Hill 2, Kent county at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- MichiganTrustCompanyBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Boyhood Home - 1, SSTEFFEK, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Original Grand Rapids City Hall, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- HeartsideHistoricDistrictBGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AldrichGodfreyandWhiteBlockGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LoraineBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AbramWPikeHouseGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First(Park)CongregationalChurchGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MedicalArtsBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Joseph Seminary Grand Rapids postcard, unknown (postcard), Public domain
- Calvin Chapel and Hiemenga Hall, Rememberdefcow, CC0
- Augustus Paddock House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KentCountyCivilWarMonumentGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PeckBlockGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ramona Park Historical Marker - Reverse Side, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ramona Park Historical Marker, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eared Grebe, Reed's Lake, E. Grand Rapids, MI, 22 April 2011 (5645093950), Caleb Putnam, CC BY 2.0
- A sheet cake, Steven Depolo from Grand Rapids, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Breton Village Shopping Center, Grand Rapids, United States (Unsplash), Brenna Hogan brennahogan, CC0
- John W. Blodgett Estate -1, SSTEFFEK, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calvin aerial, Michael Shade, CC0
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