No matter what your age, there’s something undeniably magical about an airport runway. Even if you’ve watched planes depart and land hundreds of time, the excitement never seems to wear off. Have you ever wished you could spend all afternoon simply observing the hustle and bustle of a busy airport? Well, look no further: there’s one lovely park here in Michigan where you can do just that.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport is located at 5500 44th St SE in Grand Rapids.
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Perhaps you’ve made your way through this awesome airport while catching a flight — but did you know that there’s a delightful park right on airport grounds?
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If you're interested in aviation, the GRR Airport Viewing Park is an absolute must-visit. Prepare to get up close and personal with all sorts of incredible planes.
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Visitors to the Airport Viewing Park will find green space for picnicking, along with tables, a covered gathering area, and plenty of parking spots. Of course, admission to this park is 100% free.
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Dine on a packed lunch and marvel at the powerful beauty of airplanes as they depart and land on the GRR runway. This is one family outing you surely won’t forget.
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Kiddos and grown-ups alike will be impressed by the views from this park. You can even tune your radio to 1650 AM to listen in on air traffic controllers.
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With over 300 planes landing and departing from the airport each and every day, it’s nearly impossible to visit this park without catching some incredible views.
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Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, a curious child, or simply a local looking for a unique way to spend the afternoon, the GRR Airport Viewing Park is sure to impress.
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The viewing park itself sits at 4910 Kraft Ave SE in Grand Rapids. For more information about this awesome spot, click here. Have you watched planes depart and land from this one-of-a-kind park? Share your stories and photos in the comment section below!

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