Grand Rapids / West Michigan
Kent County, Michigan
County seat: Grand Rapids
Kent County is West Michigan's population and employment center, anchored by Grand Rapids and its furniture, manufacturing and health care economy.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Grand Rapids
- Wyoming
- Kentwood
- Walker
- Grandville
- East Grand Rapids
- Rockford
- Lowell
- Cedar Springs
- Sparta
- Ada
- Cascade Township
- Byron Center
- Caledonia
- Comstock Park
6 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
- John Ball Zoo
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Parks & Recreation
- Millennium Park
- Grand Ravines
- Riverside Park
- Aman Park
Transportation
US-131 runs north through Grand Rapids, with I-96, I-196 and the M-6 bypass serving the metro and Gerald R. Ford International Airport to the east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grand Rapids in Kent County?
Yes. Grand Rapids is the Kent County seat and the largest city in West Michigan.
Is East Grand Rapids a separate city?
Yes. East Grand Rapids is its own municipality, bordered by Grand Rapids but governed separately.