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Grand Rapids, MI

John Ball Park

John Ball Park in Grand Rapids is listed as a sledding spot by Reddit r/grandrapids thread, Jan. 27, 2022. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.

Hidden gem · Mentioned by locals

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Details and source

StatusHidden gem · Mentioned by locals Named by locals in a public thread, dated in the source line. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.
AddressGrand Rapids, MI
Notes from sourceNamed by locals in a Reddit thread. Park sledding rules not stated by source.
Local noteNot stated by source
Check conditionsCheck current conditions on the source page
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SourceReddit r/grandrapids thread, Jan. 27, 2022
Checked2026-10-30
Map pin42.96117, -85.70325 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at John Ball Park?

Reddit r/grandrapids thread, Jan. 27, 2022 names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the park or city's own list as of 2026-10-30. Look for posted signs before you sled.

Does John Ball Park have lights for night sledding?

Lights are not stated by the source. Plan on daylight.

Where is John Ball Park?

Grand Rapids, MI. It's one of 12 hills on our Grand Rapids list.

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