FACILITY
GRAFA’s fencing Salle is one of the best fencing spatialized facilities in the Midwest.
Attention: GRAFA is expanding and is currently completing the major renovation of our facility. Stay tuned; the photos are coming soon
Our Salle is located in the Monroe North district of Grand Rapids,
one of the city’s most safe & vibrant downtown areas, is northwest of Michigan Hill, spanning north to Leonard, & from the River east to Division St.
GRAFA’s fencing
salle features:
6000 sq. ft. of space
24 ft. high ceilings
9 FIE aluminum-alloy fencing strips
4 additional fencing training strips
The rest of our facility’s area is covered with specially designed athletic floor
Automated removal of fencing hardware (creating space for basketball & volleyball events)
Professionally designed lighting for athletic events
Restroom
Locker rooms w/ individual lockers
Ample parking
Free guest Wi-Fi
Equipment store
Professional armory for equipment repair
Phase 1 Renovations Complete!
Coming Soon!
Phase 2 (of 4)
HOW TO FIND GRAFA
Grand Rapids Fencing Academy is conveniently located in downtown Grand Rapids at:
1345 Monroe NW
Suite 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Hours
Monday–Thursday
6pm–9:30pm
Friday
6pm-9pm
(for private lessons + adults league)
Step-By-Step
Directions
From the East
(Lansing, Detroit, Bay City)
Take I-96 WEST to Grand Rapids.
Take I-196 WEST toward DOWNTOWN GR. RAPIDS/HOLLAND (3.45 mi.)
Take Exit 77A to Cadillac (US-131) (0.6 mi.)
Take Exit 87 – LEONARD ST.
Continue on SCRIBNER AVE., NW (0.1 mi.)
Turn RIGHT onto LEONARD ST., NW (0.34 mi.)
Turn Left onto MONROE AVE., NW (0.2 mi.)
Turn Left at 1345 Monroe, there will be a sign for “Cooper’s Landing”
GRAFA is on the NORTH end of the large “Cooper’s Landing” multi-use building (see facility map)
Parking is in the back.
Main Door entrance is on the NORTH side of the building.
From the South
(Kalamazoo)
Take US-131 N toward GR RAPIDS.
Take Exit 87 – LEONARD ST.
Continue on SCRIBNER AVE., NW (0.1 mi.)
Turn RIGHT onto LEONARD ST., NW (0.34 mi.)
Turn Left onto MONROE AVE., NW (0.2 mi.)
Turn Left at 1345 MONROE, there will be a sign for “Cooper’s Landing”
GRAFA is on the NORTH end of the large “Cooper’s Landing” multi-use building (see facility map)
Parking is in the back.
Main Door entrance is on the NORTH side of the building.
From the West
(Chicago, St. Joseph, South Haven, South Bend)
Take I-196 EAST to Grand Rapids.
Take Exit 77A to Cadillac (US-131) (0.6 mi.)
Take Exit 87 – LEONARD ST.
Continue on SCRIBNER AVE., NW (0.1 mi.)
Turn RIGHT onto LEONARD ST., NW (0.34 mi.)
Turn Left onto MONROE AVE., NW (0.2 mi.)
Turn Left at 1345 Monroe, there will be a sign for “Cooper’s Landing”
GRAFA is on the NORTH end of the large “Cooper’s Landing” multi-use building (see facility map)
Parking is in the back.
Main Door entrance is on the NORTH side of the building.
From the North
(Traverse City, Marquette)
Take US-131 S toward GR RAPIDS.
Take Exit 87 – LEONARD ST.
Continue on SCRIBNER AVE., NW (0.1 mi.)
Turn RIGHT onto LEONARD ST., NW (0.34 mi.)
Turn Left onto MONROE AVE., NW (0.2 mi.)
Turn Left at 1345 MONROE, there will be a sign for “Cooper’s Landing”
GRAFA is on the NORTH end of the large “Cooper’s Landing” multi-use building (see facility map)
Parking is in the back.
Main Door entrance is on the NORTH side of the building.
Contact us for more info.!
Attending a tournament, or interested in renting our athletic facility for your club or event? Reach out and one of our staff will get back to you with details.