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John Ball Park

Zoo

4.6(3736 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 9 PM
John Ball Park

About

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at John Ball Park:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    John Ball Park Ballroom, 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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    Phone
    (616) 336-4300
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    Hours
    Monday:7 AM–9 PM
    Tuesday:7 AM–9 PM
    Wednesday:7 AM–9 PM
    Thursday:7 AM–9 PM
    Friday:7 AM–9 PM
    Saturday:7 AM–9 PM
    Sunday:7 AM–6 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Petting zoo: Has petting zoo

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Playground: Has playground

Nearby

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