East Grand Rapids is exploring parking solutions as upcoming high school construction threatens to reduce available spaces in the community.
Construction at East Grand Rapids High School is set to begin in June 2026. City Manager Shea Charles confirmed that during construction, 139 parking spots will be temporarily eliminated, and when complete, the campus will have a permanent net loss of 71 spaces.
“It’s a widely known observation that parking is a challenge in East Grand Rapids,” said David Decker, a neighbor who has been following the parking discussions.
Three-Story Parking Deck
The city and school district are working on potential solutions, including a temporary gravel lot with approximately 150 spaces during construction and a proposed three-story public parking deck on the Bagley Street lot near the high school…