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Frederick Meijer Gardens Planning 7.6 Million Major Renovation

A massive renovation project is planned for Frederick Meijers Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of The Most

Visited Sites in Michigan. Last year, over half  a million people toured this West Michigan cultural attraction

in  Grand Rapids. The Gardens are planning on spending 7.6 million dollars on additions and renovations.

                          dragon sculpture meijer gardens grand rapids mi

 

Right now the Frederick Meijer Gardens and Scupture Park consists of 132 acres, 11 enclosed structures,

20 distinct gardens, and an outdoor sculpture garden with nearly 200 pieces of artwork. 

 The new  environmental control system in the Conservatory roof will not only result in energy savings

but improved plant growth. The Conservatory has to stay at tropical temperatures no matter what the

climate is like outside. New solar curtains, that open and close on demand or preset conditions will help

the Conservatory caretakers respond to wind and sunlight on the structure's windows to help control

temperature.

                                                           

                                              

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    Also planned are a permanent Tram Stop, more

convenient restrooms, and many inner office and

storage spaces. Work will also commence on the main entry with

enclosure of the outdoor canopy, boardwalk repair, a LEED certified

roof,  security improvements, gift shop  and cafe expansions.

 

 

 

 

 

If you haven't visited this marvelous attraction, you should plan a visit, you won't be disappointed.

You can visit my other blogs on Frederick Meijer Gardens if you can't get here to see it soon.

 

The Conservatory

The Sculpture Park

The Children's Garden

The Butterfly Exhibit

 

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Comments

and it's also a great, intimate concert venue.  Truly a Grand Rapids treasure.
Posted by Karen Webster...Grand Rapids, MI Realtor (5 Star Real Estate, Grand Rapids MI) over 2 years ago
This should be exciting to see - hope they get it done this year.
Posted by Bonnie & Terry Westbrook Grand Rapids MI Real Estate (Westbrook Realty) over 2 years ago

Karen: It is a treasure we love to take our grand Child there.

 

Bonnie: It is a great  place and it looks like it is getting better.

Posted by Terry Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate (Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner) over 2 years ago

Terry, what GREAT local information for your readers! Also wonderful for the potential buyers to your area.

Pepper

 

Posted by Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC over 2 years ago
Teri, We think it is pretty special and like to promote our area. Thanks for stopping by hope you can visit us in the summer and enjoy the gardens.
Posted by Terry Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate (Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner) over 2 years ago

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