Rosa Parks Circle

This plaza is located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. It features an ice skating rink that serves as a public seating/concert space in the warmer months. Designed in 1999 by internationally-acclaimed artist Maya Lin, “Ecliptic” is an exceptional work of placemaking art that firmly anchors the park in its local context, highlighting Grand Rapids’ connection to the Grand River, legacy of creative excellence, and successful public-private partnerships such as that with the Frey Foundation that made the project possible.