Coming soon: Tree House at Grand Ravines This summer, the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission plans to commence work to add another jewel to the crown of one its most scenic and beloved parks – Grand Ravines in Georgetown Township, just south of the Grand...
Travel the scenic backroads of Ottawa County, you will notice one common denominator: farming. Whether it's corn fields, fruit orchards, or livestock, you can easily see local agriculture at work. With nearly 9,500 employed in ag-related businesses and $506 million...
Scientists, officials, community stakeholders tapped for new Ottawa County Groundwater Board WEST OLIVE — Momentum is crucial to any project. When a 2018 study by Michigan State University revealed declines in the quality and quantity of Ottawa County’s deep bedrock...
Additional COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. cases identified in Ottawa County The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified the Ottawa County Department of Public Health (OCDPH) that the MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories identified the COVID-19 variant...
The Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission purchased a 5.5-acre parcel on Black River Court directly adjacent to Holland Township’s Hawthorn Pond Park as well as to other Macatawa Greenway property that connects along the Macatawa River to 96th Avenue. The...
Riverside Park BioBlitz - Grand River Greenway On June 12 (time TBD), Ottawa County Parks will be hosting its first-ever BioBlitz at Riverside Park (from pre-dawn to dusk). This event will bring local scientists and conservation organizations together to work with...
Spokes Fighting Strokes Grand River Greenway Event July 25, 2021 (time TBD) at Connor Bayou Rain date July 27 Join us for a social ride and a dose of inspiration! We’ll hear from Dan Zimmerman and how he’s changing lives across the nation, local stroke survivors can...
Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission welcomes new member, Kate Harmon Kate Harmon has lived in Ottawa County for over fifteen years while working at Grand Valley State University. Currently serving as the Director of Recreation and Wellness, Harmon’s role...
Observing a Snowy owl in the wild is a truly thrilling experience, but we must remember to keep our excitement in check and use caution when viewing and photographing this animal. As human stewards of these majestic owls, we are responsible to respect them by putting...