Cotty Hatch

Grand Rapids, Michigan Realtor

Walker Area Guide

Walker, Michigan began life in 1837 with eight families and my how it’s grown! Now with over 22,000 people, it’s become a lively place of families, with a great combination of business and social activities. Although the origins of Walker’s name may never be known, thanks to a fire in the 1800’s that destroyed the town records, the residents are proud to call Walker home and invite you to join them!

Attractions & Activities

John Ball Zoo Society
Owned and operated by the County of Kent, the John Ball Zoological Society is a non profit corporation and serves as a private support organization for the John Ball Zoo. Offering a membership program, a great gift shop and snacks, they invite you to visit the zoo and enjoy all the great things it has to offer. To learn more visit: John Ball Zoo

Ice and Fitness Center
Fun and family and fitness waits for you a this state of the art facility that opened in 1998. Designed specifically for area groups, families and organizations, come check out everything from the fitness center to the pro shop and bring your friends! To learn more, visit: Ice and Fitness Center

Parks

Millennium Park
Come enjoy a unique park, where 1,500 acres of land has been reclaimed for public recreation. With rolling terrain and extensive wetlands along with a six acre beach and splashpad, Millennium Park is a great place to spend the day or camp out for the weekend! For more information, visit: Millennium Park

Events

Walker Festival
Come join the family fun at our community festival! Food, fun, walk for a cause, free admission and a great car show are only some of the things that are available to you, so bring the family and your fun and have a blast! To learn more, visit: Walker Festival


Halloween Open House
Every year, the fire stations scare up the fun for Walker with three open houses at each of their locations. Don’t miss the fun and take the tour! For more information, visit: Halloween Open House