Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park

5.0
  • 4910 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, United States

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5.0 Out of 5.0
  • Ahlam Soliman
    Dec 11,2025

    Since we moved to Michigan, this is the place to go to entertain as a family. A cheap way to picnic watching planes taking off and landing. The place is usually clean. The restroom is decent. Today, we encountered a situation that sparked me writing this review. Our son shot the soccer ball high that it crossed the fence to the prohibited area. I called the airport communication center and within five minutes, a police officer came and gave us the ball back. That was really appreciated. They responded to our request promptly. This place is safe as well. We see security car driving around constantly.

  • Ahlam Soliman
    Dec 11,2025

    Since we moved to Michigan, this is the place to go to entertain as a family. A cheap way to picnic watching planes taking off and landing. The place is usually clean. The restroom is decent. Today, we encountered a situation that sparked me writing this review. Our son shot the soccer ball high that it crossed the fence to the prohibited area. I called the airport communication center and within five minutes, a police officer came and gave us the ball back. That was really appreciated. They responded to our request promptly. This place is safe as well. We see security car driving around constantly.

  • Ahlam Soliman
    Dec 11,2025

    Since we moved to Michigan, this is the place to go to entertain as a family. A cheap way to picnic watching planes taking off and landing. The place is usually clean. The restroom is decent. Today, we encountered a situation that sparked me writing this review. Our son shot the soccer ball high that it crossed the fence to the prohibited area. I called the airport communication center and within five minutes, a police officer came and gave us the ball back. That was really appreciated. They responded to our request promptly. This place is safe as well. We see security car driving around constantly.

  • Ahlam Soliman
    Dec 11,2025

    Since we moved to Michigan, this is the place to go to entertain as a family. A cheap way to picnic watching planes taking off and landing. The place is usually clean. The restroom is decent. Today, we encountered a situation that sparked me writing this review. Our son shot the soccer ball high that it crossed the fence to the prohibited area. I called the airport communication center and within five minutes, a police officer came and gave us the ball back. That was really appreciated. They responded to our request promptly. This place is safe as well. We see security car driving around constantly.

  • Frank Schmidt
    Dec 11,2025

    G8 experience and got some G8 shots Runway whispers on the breeze, Engines cough and birds take flight. Tiny specs of steel and ease, Aircraft taxi in the light. Fence-line watchers, necks craned high, Pointing fingers, counting tails. Beneath the vast and endless sky, Where the jet-stream leaves its trails. A metal bird begins its sprint, The ground a blur, a sudden rise. A momentary, roaring stint, Then silence, far beyond the eyes. The gate of worlds, where journeys start, A hum of purpose, always near. The viewer's quiet, beating heart, Holds wonder, mixed with distant cheer.

  • Frank Schmidt
    Dec 11,2025

    G8 experience and got some G8 shots Runway whispers on the breeze, Engines cough and birds take flight. Tiny specs of steel and ease, Aircraft taxi in the light. Fence-line watchers, necks craned high, Pointing fingers, counting tails. Beneath the vast and endless sky, Where the jet-stream leaves its trails. A metal bird begins its sprint, The ground a blur, a sudden rise. A momentary, roaring stint, Then silence, far beyond the eyes. The gate of worlds, where journeys start, A hum of purpose, always near. The viewer's quiet, beating heart, Holds wonder, mixed with distant cheer.

  • Frank Schmidt
    Dec 11,2025

    G8 experience and got some G8 shots Runway whispers on the breeze, Engines cough and birds take flight. Tiny specs of steel and ease, Aircraft taxi in the light. Fence-line watchers, necks craned high, Pointing fingers, counting tails. Beneath the vast and endless sky, Where the jet-stream leaves its trails. A metal bird begins its sprint, The ground a blur, a sudden rise. A momentary, roaring stint, Then silence, far beyond the eyes. The gate of worlds, where journeys start, A hum of purpose, always near. The viewer's quiet, beating heart, Holds wonder, mixed with distant cheer.

  • Frank Schmidt
    Dec 11,2025

    G8 experience and got some G8 shots Runway whispers on the breeze, Engines cough and birds take flight. Tiny specs of steel and ease, Aircraft taxi in the light. Fence-line watchers, necks craned high, Pointing fingers, counting tails. Beneath the vast and endless sky, Where the jet-stream leaves its trails. A metal bird begins its sprint, The ground a blur, a sudden rise. A momentary, roaring stint, Then silence, far beyond the eyes. The gate of worlds, where journeys start, A hum of purpose, always near. The viewer's quiet, beating heart, Holds wonder, mixed with distant cheer.

  • Frank Schmidt
    Dec 11,2025

    G8 experience and got some G8 shots Runway whispers on the breeze, Engines cough and birds take flight. Tiny specs of steel and ease, Aircraft taxi in the light. Fence-line watchers, necks craned high, Pointing fingers, counting tails. Beneath the vast and endless sky, Where the jet-stream leaves its trails. A metal bird begins its sprint, The ground a blur, a sudden rise. A momentary, roaring stint, Then silence, far beyond the eyes. The gate of worlds, where journeys start, A hum of purpose, always near. The viewer's quiet, beating heart, Holds wonder, mixed with distant cheer.

  • Alyssa Price
    Dec 11,2025

    Lots of picnic tables, benches, trash cans, and a pavilion with bathrooms. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Amazing view of airport and runway. Grass is very well kept so great for picnics. Only complaint is that they close at dusk. Once the sun is close to the horizon then the security kicks everyone out before the sunset is fully over. At least wish we could stay for the whole sunset.

  • Alyssa Price
    Dec 11,2025

    Lots of picnic tables, benches, trash cans, and a pavilion with bathrooms. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Amazing view of airport and runway. Grass is very well kept so great for picnics. Only complaint is that they close at dusk. Once the sun is close to the horizon then the security kicks everyone out before the sunset is fully over. At least wish we could stay for the whole sunset.

  • Alyssa Price
    Dec 11,2025

    Lots of picnic tables, benches, trash cans, and a pavilion with bathrooms. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Amazing view of airport and runway. Grass is very well kept so great for picnics. Only complaint is that they close at dusk. Once the sun is close to the horizon then the security kicks everyone out before the sunset is fully over. At least wish we could stay for the whole sunset.

  • Alyssa Price
    Dec 11,2025

    Lots of picnic tables, benches, trash cans, and a pavilion with bathrooms. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Amazing view of airport and runway. Grass is very well kept so great for picnics. Only complaint is that they close at dusk. Once the sun is close to the horizon then the security kicks everyone out before the sunset is fully over. At least wish we could stay for the whole sunset.

  • Alyssa Price
    Dec 11,2025

    Lots of picnic tables, benches, trash cans, and a pavilion with bathrooms. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Amazing view of airport and runway. Grass is very well kept so great for picnics. Only complaint is that they close at dusk. Once the sun is close to the horizon then the security kicks everyone out before the sunset is fully over. At least wish we could stay for the whole sunset.

  • David Bouwkamp
    Dec 11,2025

    I never get tired of watching planes take off and land. Flight is amazing! Great place to do that and enjoy a cup of coffee or have lunch. The last time I went on a Thursday afternoon in July there were three food trucks there.

  • David Bouwkamp
    Dec 11,2025

    I never get tired of watching planes take off and land. Flight is amazing! Great place to do that and enjoy a cup of coffee or have lunch. The last time I went on a Thursday afternoon in July there were three food trucks there.

  • David Bouwkamp
    Dec 11,2025

    I never get tired of watching planes take off and land. Flight is amazing! Great place to do that and enjoy a cup of coffee or have lunch. The last time I went on a Thursday afternoon in July there were three food trucks there.

  • David Bouwkamp
    Dec 11,2025

    I never get tired of watching planes take off and land. Flight is amazing! Great place to do that and enjoy a cup of coffee or have lunch. The last time I went on a Thursday afternoon in July there were three food trucks there.

  • David Bouwkamp
    Dec 11,2025

    I never get tired of watching planes take off and land. Flight is amazing! Great place to do that and enjoy a cup of coffee or have lunch. The last time I went on a Thursday afternoon in July there were three food trucks there.

  • Carol Corona
    Dec 11,2025

    Spacious, nice large picnic tables, clean, restrooms available, handicap parking and very close view of runway 08/26 with decent view of runway 17/35. Tower broadcasts on AM radio (or of course use scanner or phone liveATC app and flight radar 24). Awesome spot for a picnic while plane spotting.

  • Carol Corona
    Dec 11,2025

    Spacious, nice large picnic tables, clean, restrooms available, handicap parking and very close view of runway 08/26 with decent view of runway 17/35. Tower broadcasts on AM radio (or of course use scanner or phone liveATC app and flight radar 24). Awesome spot for a picnic while plane spotting.

  • Carol Corona
    Dec 11,2025

    Spacious, nice large picnic tables, clean, restrooms available, handicap parking and very close view of runway 08/26 with decent view of runway 17/35. Tower broadcasts on AM radio (or of course use scanner or phone liveATC app and flight radar 24). Awesome spot for a picnic while plane spotting.

  • Carol Corona
    Dec 11,2025

    Spacious, nice large picnic tables, clean, restrooms available, handicap parking and very close view of runway 08/26 with decent view of runway 17/35. Tower broadcasts on AM radio (or of course use scanner or phone liveATC app and flight radar 24). Awesome spot for a picnic while plane spotting.

  • Carol Corona
    Dec 11,2025

    Spacious, nice large picnic tables, clean, restrooms available, handicap parking and very close view of runway 08/26 with decent view of runway 17/35. Tower broadcasts on AM radio (or of course use scanner or phone liveATC app and flight radar 24). Awesome spot for a picnic while plane spotting.

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