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Venue

Riverside Park

  • Riverside Park is located at 2001 Monroe Avenue NE, in the heart of Grand Rapids.

  • This 100-acre park is the largest in the Grand Rapids parks system and has been host to many community festivals and events.

  • Encompassing nearly one mile of Grand River frontage with an accessible boat launch, the park has been the host site for the Masters Nationals Regatta twice.

  • Classified as a large urban park designed to meet community-based recreational needs and preservation of unique landscapes and open space.

    • Modern restrooms and picnic pavilions

    • Both bike and walking paths along the river

    • Lagoons for fishing and nature study

    • Boat launching ramps,

    • Ball diamonds, 18-hole disc golf course, playgrounds,  and athletic fields.​

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Directions & Parking

DIRECTIONS

  • I-96 West to US 131 North to Ann Street exit (east) to Monroe Avenue North; take to Riverside Park (Boat Launch 2 entrance).

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PARKING

  • Athletes must park in North Baseball parking lot, accessed off North Monroe.

  • Spectator parking is available in the Monroe parking lot off the entry road.  Additional limited parking is available at the North end of the access road.

  • Team supply trailers and busses ​parking is reserved along Guild Street the day of the event. 

    • All boat trailers will be parked in the designated staging parking lot. 

    • One support trailer will be allowed to park within the Regatta area, placed by Regatta staff.  

    • The Racecourse WILL NOT be open to rowing for any crew prior to the event.

  • The access road between parking areas, east of the staging area and headquarters must be kept clear for emergency use.  No parking or loading will be allowed.  Bring a cart to transport your supplies.

  • There is no area for buses to turn around. If you are arriving on a bus, please contact the Race Director so they can direct you to the best location to drop off your athletes.

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Vendors

  • Food:​

    • Multiple food trucks will provide onsite food and drink options

  • Merchandise:

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