Fish Ladder
What the experts agree on
This quirky concrete structure doubles as functional fish passage and public art installation. Best visited in early fall to watch steelhead, coho, and salmon navigate upstream in this uniquely Grand Rapids blend of nature and design.
“An angular maze of concrete in Grand Rapids acts both as public art and as a staircase for fish traveling upstream. ”
– Atlas Obscura
"Come early fall, pull up a spot at the fish ladder to watch steelhead, coho and salmon swim their way up stream. " Full review