Ken-O-Sha Park Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
Visit Ken-O-Sha Park
Popular places to visit
John Ball Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at John Ball Zoo during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Let your kids run wild at the sand pits and tree house while you inspect the sculptures and floral displays in this park’s various gardens.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
The sleek design of the modernist building reflects the gorgeous contemporary artworks within. Learn how to make art fun in the workshops and camps.
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Take a holographic tour of Ford’s White House and see a piece of the Berlin Wall in this tribute to the 38th president in the town where he was raised.
Steelcase Furniture Headquarters
After visiting Steelcase Furniture Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Ken-O-Sha Park
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Great people at check in. Room was clean and spacious, near lots of restaurants and they had a 24 hour shuttle to the airport!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Very nice staff, clean rooms, great breakfast, totally recommend!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean, spacious, and great location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was spacious and comfortable. We stayed for one night but it was like a mini apt.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Staff was great! Room could have used a bit more attention.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ken-O-Sha Park
Kentwood
Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.
Garfield Park
Garfield Park might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Grand Rapids
Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.
East Beltline
While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve and Centerpointe Mall.
Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Roosevelt Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.
