FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS AND SCULPTURE PARK

July, August, September 2018

The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and encompasses 158 beautifully landscaped acres. The 4 most popular areas to visit are the Japanese Garden, the Sculpture Park, the Children’s Garden, and da Vinci’s Horse. A leisurely stroll along well-marked pathways brings you to any and all of the park’s areas, and even with a full parking lot, there is no real sense of being in a crowd.

Why Frederick Meijer? For those of you that do not know, Meijer Stores, founded in Grand Rapids, were the first true big-box one stop shop for all things a family might need – think Target or Super Walmart in the here and now. We can’t say enough about how the Meijer family has given back to their community; the gardens and sculpture park is only one example of their thoughtfulness and largesse.

In 1990, Fred and Lena Meijer were asked for their support by the West Michigan Horticultural Society to embrace the concept of a major cultural attraction centering around horticulture and sculpture, and in April 1995 the Gardens and Sculpture Park opened. The original vision has turned into a top cultural destination in the Midwest, and is known internationally for the quality of the art and gardens.

Here’s a sampling from our outstanding day. Enjoy…