Lush greenspace in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids is a popular venue for outdoor events, festivals, picnics and more. The open grassy area and paved walking trail offer stunning views of the city. Situated on the west bank of the Grand River, in front of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Ah-Nab-Awen Park is the site of what was once an indigenous village. Ah-Nab-Awen means “resting place” in the Anishinaabemowin language and several small hills in the park commemorate the burial mounds that once stood here. Numerous art pieces and interpretive markers tell the tale of the land’s past and present. Kids love to climb on Lorie’s Button, a bright-red, pop art-style sculpture.