Update: October 14, 2026 The 185-acre Bend Area expansion (1600 Fillmore St., Jenison, MI 49428) officially opened to the public on October 14. A designated parking area and trail signage are now available at the site. The expansion brings the park to 606 acres, adds...
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board has recommended a total of $800,000 in funding for two Ottawa County Parks projects: $400,000 for improvements at Rosy Mound Natural Area and $400,000 for the Bass River Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail. The...
Enhancing Access, Ecology, and Experience In 2024, Ottawa County Parks began a transformative effort at Ottawa Sands, focusing on improving public access and restoring vital natural habitats. These initiatives are part of an $8 million investment to implement the...
Ottawa County, MI — The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission is proud to announce that Ottawa Sands County Park has received a 2025 National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) Award in the Conservation category. This national honor...
Bayou Segment Grand River Greenway A major milestone has been reached in West Michigan’s regional trail system with the completion of the Bayou segment of the Idema Explorers Trail in Robinson Township. This segment officially completes the long-anticipated Grand...
The Michigan Recreation and Park Association (mParks), an organization dedicated to the advancement of public spaces, recreation and natural resources, announced that the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) was awarded a 2025 Park Design award for...
Grand River Greenway - Idema Explorers Trail Updates The Grand River Greenway spans 9,000 acres of public land from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven. At the heart of the greenway is the Idema Explorers Trail, a planned 36-mile route that follows the river, linking the two...
The current work to create wetlands at Ottawa Sands grows not only out of the Ottawa Sands Master Plan but also the 2021 Grand River Coastal Corridor Assessment. Audubon Great Lakes, commissioned by Ottawa County Parks, formulated a comprehensive conservation analysis...
Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Approves Agreement to Provide $715,000 in Funding for Bass River Segment of Idema Explorers Trail On March 12, 2024, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement that would provide $715,000 in funding from the...
Jenison Mill Segment Dedication September 27, 2023 - 3:00 pm Parking at 7663 River Ave, Georgetown Twp, MI 49428 Join Ottawa County Parks to celebrate the completion of the Jenison Mill Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail connecting Ottawa and Kent County marked by...