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Manhattan Park amenities draw heavy use; city monitors pickleball rentals and splash pad programming
Summary
East Grand Rapids officials reported high pavilion and playground use at Manhattan Park, rising pavilion rental demand and regular pickleball court reservations. Staff said noise has not been a community concern since installation of sound barriers and discussed possible fall uses for the splash pad.
Manhattan Park’s new amenities have generated heavy and steady use since the park’s grand opening, East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation staff told the commission on Aug. 25.
The commission heard that pavilion rentals have increased substantially compared with previous years and that park programming and attendance have remained high except on rainy days. "The pavilion usage has just been really, through the roof," a Parks and Recreation staff member said.
City staff said pavilion demand now approaches about double previous rental levels, prompting purchases of extra picnic tables and plans to…
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