Venue
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Riverside Park
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Riverside Park is located at 2001 Monroe Avenue NE, in the heart of Grand Rapids.
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This 100-acre park is the largest in the Grand Rapids parks system and has been host to many community festivals and events.
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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.
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Classified as a large urban park designed to meet community-based recreational needs and preservation of unique landscapes and open space.
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Modern restrooms and picnic pavilions
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Both bike and walking paths along the river
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Lagoons for fishing and nature study
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Boat launching ramps,
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Ball diamonds, 18-hole disc golf course, playgrounds, and athletic fields.​
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Directions & Parking
DIRECTIONS
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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
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Athletes must park in North Baseball parking lot, accessed off North Monroe.
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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.
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Team supply trailers and busses ​parking is reserved along Guild Street the day of the event.
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All boat trailers will be parked in the designated staging parking lot.
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One support trailer will be allowed to park within the Regatta area, placed by Regatta staff.
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The Racecourse WILL NOT be open to rowing for any crew prior to the event.
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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.
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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
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Food:​
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Multiple food trucks will provide onsite food and drink options
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Merchandise:
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GRI event apparel
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Rubini Jewelry (crew themed jewelry)
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