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BBQ & Beautify
bbq & beautify
BBQ & Beautify is a summer event series that is hosted in the evening encouraging neighbors to come together and help spruce up their community park. One of the projects that will be available is tree pruning. The beautification project is followed by a free community BBQ and yard games hosted by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. BBQ provided by Jonny B’z.
bbq & beautify schedule
The 2019 series is presented by Bethany Christian Services. This year we are partnering with All Of The Above Hip Hop Academy (AOTA) and their teen offshoot LPUGR (Love Peace Unity Grand Rapids). AOTA provides Hip Hop mentoring programs throughout Michigan and hosts various community events focused on socially responsible engagement through Hip Hop culture. AOTA and LPUGR are supporting the GRSummerProject and the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks with this year’s series theme of “BEATS, BBQ & BEAUTIFY.”
All ages are welcome and we’ll provide the tools and training for each project. Don’t worry if you need to leave early or arrive late, we’ll welcome you when you arrive. All events are hosted on Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
Take advantage of the soccer field and baseball diamond after the park beautification!
Enjoy the new universally-accessible playground and picnic area after the park beautification!
These improvements were made possible thanks to the voter-passed 2013 Parks Millage. Learn more about past, current, and upcoming park projects here.
Enjoy the playground and splash pad after the park beautification!
The Campau Connection is sponsoring our very first community-led BBQ & Beautify. The Campau Connection is a group of community partners that work collaboratively to provide resources and support the students and families in the Campau Commons area.
This event is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, Grandesigns, Fifth Third Bank, River City Scholars and Delaware Manor and Heights.
We will be partnering with the City of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Department to collect feedback on park improvements for this park. Please join us and provide your input for park enhancements.
volunteer
Did you know that you can earn rewards for volunteering? By volunteering at a BBQ & Beautify event, you can earn points that are redeemable for discounts and products at local businesses. These rewards are available to both City residents and non-City residents alike. Start earning rewards today by signing up at mygrcitypoints.com!
sponsorships
Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you would like to know more about being a sponsor please contact dia@friendsofgrparks.org for details.