Are you looking for awesome views? Nature? Picture perfect moments? In Grand Rapids? Yes. There is a place in Grand Rapids with all that. It is called Lookout Park (also called Belknap Hill), and it boasts a 160 foot bluff with cool homes surrounding it.
The view of Grand Rapids is just spectacular. What a great place to watch fireworks! I bet it would be an amazing show.
Bring your dog for a walk. Better yet, go for a romantic walk with your sweetheart. Many people have become engaged at the park. There are a few picnic benches to eat, read or just enjoy the view. The sunset views are amazing. Even the birds like the view.
It has an abandoned set of stairs that once led to Division Avenue. You can stand at the top of the stairs and belt out a view lines of "Stairway to Heaven" or "Highway to Hell" if you are so inspired.
Cool mosaic on the stairs
Fun Facts about the area around Lookout Park from mlive.com:
Namesake: The area is named for Civil War Capt. Charles E. Belknap, a well-known former mayor, congressman, businessman, fireman and historian.
X Marks the Spot: In 1970, a massive earthwork sculpture created by artist Robert Morris, the Grand Rapids Project X, was cut into the hill’s north side below the reservoir.
Green Space: The neighborhood boast several city parks, including Belknap Park, Coit Park, Mary Waters Park and Lookout Park, which has long been popular with lovebirds because of the view.
Map of Lookout Park
www.mlive.com
Another awesome entry!
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