Creston Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood association · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Founded 1979
Creston Neighborhood Association serves 3 Grand Rapids neighborhoods: Creston, North End and North Park. This page covers the organisation. For prices, schools and walk times, use the neighborhood pages above.
Contact
- www.crestongr.com
- mkruis@crestongr.com
- 616-454-7900
- 205 Carrier St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Nonprofit status
501(c)(3) nonprofit, recognised by the IRS in 1979.
- Registered as
- CRESTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
- EIN
- 38-2247669
- Reported revenue
- $196,134
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations data, checked August 5, 2026.
About
Long-running north-side association (roots to 1906) serving Creston and its business district.
About the area it serves
Plainfield Avenue runs through the neighborhood like the spine of something still very much alive—a commercial corridor lined with restaurants, shops, and the kind of local businesses that actually know your name. This is [Grand Rapids](/neighborhoods/grand-rapids-city)'s largest neighborhood, stretching north along the Grand River with nearly 30,000 residents, and it wears its history plainly: Victorian cottages and American Foursquare homes from the late 1800s sit comfortably next to newer restorations where character woodwork and hardwood floors matter. Riverside Park anchors the eastern edge, over 100 acres with nearly a mile of river frontage and the kind of space that makes the neighborhood feel less urban and more like living inside a community that actually has room to breathe. About three miles from downtown with easy freeway access, the area draws first-time buyers and investors, young families and people who've been here for decades—all drawn by the same thing: a neighborhood that's actively becoming something without pretending to be something else. The North Quarter Mural Tour threads 20+ large-scale pieces through the streets, and December brings Lights on Creston with trolley rides and the Crestkindlmarkt. This is the neighborhood that works because it's too real to perform.
What this association covers
The association describes its area as: Creston.
Meetings and membership
Meetings
No general membership meeting is published. The Land Use Committee usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at 205 Carrier St NE and on Google Meet; the Living Green Committee usually meets the second Tuesday at 6:30pm. The annual meeting, where members elect the board, is held each October.
Membership
Annual membership: $30 individual or household, $50 non-profits, churches and schools, $100 businesses, $1 for residents and small businesses in the organisation's Opportunity Area.
What the association runs
Creston Farmers MarketWeekly, June to September
The organisation's own seasonal farmers market.
Community Clean Up DayMay
An annual neighborhood-wide cleanup.
Creston Night OutAugust
The neighborhood's National Night Out event.
Dumpster DaySeptember
An annual bulk-waste drop-off day.
Annual MeetingOctober
Members elect board members to three-year terms.
Lights on CrestonDecember
The organisation's winter lighting event.
Who runs it
- Sarah Snider — President
- Monica Risch — Vice President
- Hunter Hubers — Treasurer
- Kate Elburn — Secretary
- Alex Karatkiewicz — Executive Director
Officers as published by the association. Boards turn over — check the association’s own site for the current roster.
Official links
Frequently asked about Creston Neighborhood Association
- What area does Creston Neighborhood Association cover?
- Creston Neighborhood Association serves 3 Grand Rapids neighborhoods: Creston, North End and North Park.
- How do I contact Creston Neighborhood Association?
- You can reach Creston Neighborhood Association via its website at www.crestongr.com, email at mkruis@crestongr.com and phone on 616-454-7900. Its mailing address is 205 Carrier St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
- Is Creston Neighborhood Association a registered nonprofit?
- Yes. IRS records list it as a 501(c)(3) organisation under the name CRESTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, EIN 38-2247669, recognised in 1979.
- Do I have to pay to join Creston Neighborhood Association?
- Annual membership: $30 individual or household, $50 non-profits, churches and schools, $100 businesses, $1 for residents and small businesses in the organisation's Opportunity Area.
- When does Creston Neighborhood Association meet?
- No general membership meeting is published. The Land Use Committee usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at 205 Carrier St NE and on Google Meet; the Living Green Committee usually meets the second Tuesday at 6:30pm. The annual meeting, where members elect the board, is held each October.
- Who runs Creston Neighborhood Association?
- Sarah Snider (President), Monica Risch (Vice President), Hunter Hubers (Treasurer), Kate Elburn (Secretary) and Alex Karatkiewicz (Executive Director), as published by the association.
Buying or selling in this area? See the Creston neighborhood page for current listings and market data.