City of Big Rapids Parks & Recreation

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

We are seeking three new members to serve on our Parks & Recreation Board.

The City of Big Rapids is seeking three community-minded residents to serve on the Parks & Recreation Board.

This is a great opportunity to share your ideas, experience, and passion for our parks, programs, and public spaces while helping shape recreation opportunities in our community.

Interested in serving? Please complete an Interest Indicator: https://bit.ly/interestindicator2026
& submit it:
📧 By email: [email protected]
📬 By mail or in person to:

City of Big Rapids
City Clerk’s Office
226 N. Michigan Ave.
Big Rapids, MI 49307

Help make a difference in the places and programs that bring our community together!

05/06/2026

🌊☀️ Pool season is back, Big Rapids! ☀️🌊

The Charles E. Fairman Community Pool officially opens for the season on June 8th, just in time to kick off summer the right way.

Here’s what to know for opening week:
🏊 Swim Lesson Registration: June 8–12 | 1:00 PM – 8:45 PM
🌅 Evening Open Swim: June 8–12 | 5:00 PM – 8:45 PM

Whether you're signing your kids up for lessons, joining in on our other activities, or simply looking to cool off after a long day, we’ve got you covered. Grab your sunscreen, bring your friends, and we’ll see you at the pool! 💦

04/09/2026

The Big Rapids Parks & Recreation Board will be hosting a meeting tonight at City Hall.

Below is what is on the agenda.

You can watch from home via our YouTube channel link to the LIVE meeting. https://www.youtube.com/live/uE_DVhIYLNo?si=We2CVgUO7OrQ7pVC

03/30/2026

The sun is out and it's spring break. The kids are having FUN outside!

03/19/2026

We absolutely love our parks, and it’s fantastic to see that so many others do too! We’re especially proud to share that earlier this month, Hemlock Park was recognized with an award for Park Design at the MParks Conference. Below is the award and our submission video!

03/19/2026

Here are the latest spring programs being extended till April & May.

More information to come on Summer recreation opportunities!

02/18/2026

The Big Rapids Farmers' Market is gearing up for another amazing season! If you are interested in becoming a vendor with the market, check out their market application!

We hope to see you at the market this season! 😄🍓💚

Have you missed us.... 🤭😊 because we missed you!

We are back and ready to get things started for the 2026 market season! First things first.... WE NEED VENDORS!

Help us grow our market and become rooted in the community experience! Put in your application today with the link below!

The link to the application is also available in our bio, or on our website at cityofbr.org under the Community tab!

https://cityofbr.seamlessdocs.com/f/2026marketapp

01/23/2026

Our Winter Ventures programming for January 24th at Big Rapids Community Library has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather.

01/12/2026

2026 Winter Ventures continues this Saturday at the Big Rapids DPS Building with Be-A-Firefighter!

Click the link to sign up your child! https://seam.ly/vA3WTm3V