It’s finally starting to feel like summer here in West Michigan, and many families are eager to jump into a pool for relief from the heat. Grand Rapids plans to open its city pools on Friday, June 6.

Did you know one of the largest urban parks is located in western Michigan? Spread across 1,400 acres, the park technically occupies land in four cities: Grand Rapids, Walker, Grandville and Wyoming.

Dollywood’s Splash Country ... Raging River Rapids,” notes 10BEST about the 700-foot-long ride. It is Dollywood’s, and Tennessee’s, highest showing in the 2025 water park awards.