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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Gerald R. Ford Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gerald R. Ford Museum during your travels in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Van Andel Museum Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Van Andel Museum Center during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is just one of the places to see in Grand Rapids, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Grand Rapids Art Museum during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in John Ball Park
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
The staff were all friendly and it was a nice atmosphere. Just a decent amount of traffic noise due to the freeway and possibly from the main road. Also conveniently located close to downtown.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
We we unaware that the place was under construction, so bar and breakfast area were closed. Not sure if they were in the process of putting up or dismantling a water slide, but they could've done a better job keeping the area cleaner. One of our rooms bathroom fan would NOT shut off. When we reported ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
My hotel room was clean and very comfortable. Parking was very accessible and the location of the hotel was easy for me to get to John Ball Zoo and Frederick Meijer Park.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Easy Check-in, staff was friendly, and the breakfast was outstanding!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
Front desk people was great. Room was clean, breakfast was ok, not the bestest but it was breakfast. A/C controller on wall was messed up and unit was loud. All in all I would probably stay here again. Thank you!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
It was so difficult to find a drinking fountain to refill my water bottle. Multiple workers sent me on a bit of a wild goose hunt trying to find one.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around John Ball Park
Black Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Black Hills and surrounding area, you can visit John Ball Zoo and Downtown Market.
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.
Roosevelt Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.
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.
