Reeds Lake Boat Ramp Location?

[djkimmel]

Never been there before - where is the boat ramp located on Reeds Lake in Grand Rapids?

[Dan]

Hey DK,
It's just down the road a few miles from Krispy Kremes and around the corner and down the road from Hooters. You might not make it there, but the address is approximately 550 Lakeside Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. That's the address for Rose's which is an upscale eatery right on the lake. The ramp is within spittin distance of that restaurant. Parking can be a real pain. There is only street parking or parking lots that you would have to walk to. Others may know just what the best place to park is.

[Waterfoul]

If you get there early a.m. you can usually get a spot in the street.  Otherwise there is a parking ramp directly west (behind the condos) that you can park in and then walk back to the ramp.

[djkimmel]

Guess I didn't ask enough questions. Does it cost to launch and  if so, how do you pay? Does it cost to park? Does the ramp have a dock and is it a decent ramp as far as depth and length?

I see there are some tournaments there so I'm surprised the parking situation is a little odd? Is there actual trailer parking spots or do you just park wherever on the road or in the parking ramp? Thanks.

Dan... I notice you always know were all the restaurants are...??

[Dan]

No fee, parking is just street parking off the East Grand Rapids "downtown" area . It's just beyond their high school football field. I believe they do have a dock and the ramp is cement and many launch there. A Ralph Lauren Polo shirt is required. I forgot to mention that the ramp is a short walk from Jersey Junction a pretty darn good ice cream shop, homemade frozen chocolate bananas.