Cascade Township Revamps Tassell Park | Grand Rapids News

Cascade Township is pouring $10 million into a major park transformation at Tassell Park, turning it into a vibrant, walkable oasis along the Thornapple River. Expect a brand-new boardwalk, a rentable pavilion, and a groundbreaking pedestrian tunnel under Cascade Road — all designed to boost safety, beauty, and community use. Construction kicks off soon with demolition of old buildings and parking lot reconfigurations, while key upgrades like the under-road walkway will roll out in 2027. Two former auto body shop sites — Tuffy and Verburg’s — are being repurposed into connected public spaces, easing congestion at the busy intersection. A new gateway plaza with water feature and playground will welcome visitors from the Tuffy site, while the riverfront gets a fresh pavilion and fishing-friendly boardwalk. Funded by the Downtown Development Authority, this overhaul aims to make Tassell Park the heart of a more livable, active downtown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b85e66ba8abed810