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BNA board meetings at 6:00pm
This survey measures the public safety opinions of the community including items like city resource allocation and trust in local law enforcement. Takes only 2-3 minutes of your time to add your voice and concerns on both a local and national level. Select MORE to continue.
Through October 3rd
The new city website connects you to everything you need. 24 hrs., 7 days a week.
At a Glance
Residents can get all upcoming local events and activities here.
Grand Rapids
Board Meeting Dates
The international art competition held annually is back for its 16th iteration. This year is one of its biggest with 1300+ artists, displaying more than 1000 art installations across 150 venues. Nearly 1 million visitors experience ArtPrize each year and 2026 will be no exception.
The new MLK Park Community Lodge offers GR residents fall activities for all ages during the entire year. Visit the online registration to make a free account and start enjoying both free and low-cost programs.
Activities All Year
The Lives BNA Impacts
Resources
Whether you just moved to the Furniture City or have been a long-standing resident, there's always something new happening in the city. One of the best ways to manage all the fun events is through the city's outstanding website. For the latest and greatest, click on the MORE button.
Lock It or Lose It is an initiative that seeks to encourage residents to take precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft. The goal of the program is to reduce vehicular burglaries by creating awareness of the need to properly secure vehicles.
Take the Community
ArtPrize 2026 Returns
Online Map Details
Coming August 22
The Grand Rapids crime mapping program provides public access to crime information for the past 90 days. The data is collected from reports made by officers of the Grand Rapids Police Department. The map shows approximate locations and the preliminary information on a crime.
Consider Serving on
City of GR is hosting its fifth annual Expungement Fair on Saturday, August 22 at the new MLK Community Center (900 Fuller Ave SE). The FREE event takes place 10:30 AM to 4 PM. If you need a second chance, choose the MORE button to pre-register to help clear eligible convictions.
“I never realized what a need there was for a neighborhood association until it became difficult for me to maintain my yard in the last several years.
BNA's annual neighborhood volunteers came and not only raked, trimmed bushes and cut grass in both the back and front, but they also helped with a few chores in the house as well.
BNA's genuine concern about the neighborhood and residents is awesome."
Kay T,
Baxter Street resident
Initiative to Reduce
“I had a nuisance issue with my next door neighbor and tried to resolve it by talking to them. After several attempts asking them to stop without any change, I contacted the BNA to help.
The association very quickly responded to my complaint and resolved it in a manner that didn't cause any negative feelings between me and my neighbor.
If it wasn't for BNA's assistance I don't know what I would have done to fix the issue."
Robert K.
Thomas Street resident
BNA's next board meeting will be conducted on Mon., October 5 at 6 PM. ALL 2026 meeting dates, times and locations are also available to view online by selecting the MORE button. For any additional information you may call 616.821.3740.
Expungement Fair
One distinguished way to have your voice heard on important issues within the Baxter area and city is to step into the role of a board director. Get involved and engaged on another level. Download the PDF documents to get details and apply.
Local Crime Incidents
the Board of Directors
Safety Survey Today
at MLK Center
Local Car Thefts