Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-17
REST MAY BE FOUND
in a Quiet Drive, or in the Nu-
merous Resorts
WITH WHICH WE ARE FAVORED
The Opening Of Pleasure Places and the
CITY Psxxs Is al Hand-Scne Of
the AttTactions-

Resorts 10 the east Of US, resorts TO
the north OF Us, parks 10 toe west OF
rs, and pleasant drive to the south of
us. surround Grand Rapids with tie
fsclliues for summer sports and enjoy
ment OF the most pleasing character.
1hese popular resorts maintained their
reputation during last season, and they
were patronized by . throax or pleas
IRE seekers day after day VINO sought
Llt of recreation from the engaging
duties OF business Already the thor
Ougbfares ana avenues leading out OF
toe city are lined with carriages on
Sunday, and the many improvements
that are being Inangurated IN the su-
burbs lend 10 the scene an influence
that begets pride within the hearts OF
those who are so fortunate as TO be
able To drive through those localities.
These thoroughfares fork OIL. from the
heart OF the city IN every direction,
and their surfaces are level, hard and
nicely grayeled with the best road
material. Prominent among these
pleasant drives are the Plalnteld, the
Walker, the North PARK and the South
through some OF the pretuest scenery
In spring aud summer that can be
found in KenI county. The country
90 Ihe west and south is level tract
with improved farms to the highest de-
gree. Inc parks and resorts are also
receiving much attention for the sum
ner patronage, and tho lndica-
ions are that the sources from
which 20 derive genuine comfort
nd pleasure will be greatly enhanced.
he summer-like days Last week stirred
10 the managers OF the resorts to ac-
ivity, and improvements were begun
hat will ultimately result IN their be-
ng placed among the foremost in this
par OF Michigan.
Amosg the Parks
This summer John Bail park on the
west side will be popular resort. A
large sum OF money Was expended last
season on improvements which will be
developed this year sufficiently to be
highly appreciated. A green house
containing a large number of plants
Of pretty foliage mas been added 10 the
attractions. The house is surrounded
with beautiful shrubbery which will be
t especial interest. Alderman Turner
sAs taken considerable interest IN max
ing this resort attractive, and last fall
se had cottage of tasty design built
Of small Ioles on the knoll near the
Triangle in the woods. collection OF
animals has been placed IN the park.
There are eight coons, three deer. a
solony OF squirrels, eagles, owls, hawks,
rows. etc. The means for reaching
Mis- resor, this summer will be much
petter than last season. The street
railway company has begun the ex-
ension OF the shawmat avenue line
Ind IL will be known as the Ball park
bne. 1t Is expected that the road will
pe completed about the middle OF May.
The street cars will take passengers TO
within 500 feet OF the entrance of the
park. Tue groves and wilds surround
ng this expansive resort. forty acres,
wiIl afford one a good opportunity to
hhold sweet communion with nature
and natures laws"
North Park Attractions.
That popular resort. North Park.
will De opened agsIu this season with
many added attractions. The place
snloyed n generous patronage from the
public last year, and 1t succeeded ad-
nIirabiy in maintaining IT'S reputation
ssa resort with most pleasing features.
The pavilion nae been repainted, and
the grounds have been placed in first
class ami attractive condition. the lit
tie grove at the south adds much to the
pleassntness of the surroundings for
picnic parties. New row boats have
been added 10 the number had last
year. and the old stock has been re-
painted and eleansed. Besides these,
steamers will play the rlver for excur-
sons Mausger Russell has secured
many attractions for the season. Prof.
Bartholomew, the great balloonist, has
been engaged to give series of ascen-
sons. Besides this interesting feature.
there will be many exciting contests in
held and scquatic sports. and at fire.
quent intervals dancing parties will be
gwen. A fine baad will furnish music
every afternoon and evening. The an
ina! park has been enlarged, and valu-
able additions to the geological collec-
ton have been made. The means of
access Ia this famous resort are
ample. The North Park railway and .
splendid thoroughfsre lead direct to
the park. The season will open in
about ten days.
Reeds Lake Prospects
Then, on the east is that beautiful
t1eeb OF water, fstSI fake. hlOGDu
which has sprung up numerous pleas
urs stfordpg resorts. The shady
Troves aud pavilions have been long
known for their sttrsctIveness. The
steamers on the lake are OF the best de-
signs and Captain Poisson will add q
new and larger one this seasen. The
means Of reaching this resort Will be
greatly enlarged this summer. Two
street car lines aud the D., l.. n ~.
railway will afford facilities for reach
ing this point unsurpassed by any re-
sort ~ this county. The attractions
will. as heretofore, be of the very best.
Especial attention will be given to
maintaining coed order and to making
sne surroundings attractive TO the most
fsstldIogs. The groves will be cleaned
up. new walks made, and new fences
balt The bathing grounds will be i'm
proved and perhaps new one added
lust north Of The Owsshtsnoug club
boat house. Everything points TO an
Increased patronage and facilities Tor
entertaining this year.
The hesauful little parks IN the city
are also receiving attention. Fountain
park vii sUon have ia fountain in
active operation. This fsvoriss little
breathing place 10 beginning 10
lake on - carpet OF green
and its appearance - quite sug-
restlv. Of approaching summer. Cres-
cent park vii soon be the rendezvous
~ lovers and those seeking . quiet rest
tftar fay OF labor. The elevation of
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