Update: August 26, 2026 Join us as we celebrate the addition of nearly 185 acres to the Bend Area and learn how you can help shape its future during the upcoming master planning process. The expansion brings the park to 606 acres, adds more than 2.5 miles of lake...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Grand Ravines Treehouse Overlook The Ottawa County Parks Foundation received a private donation to fund the final design, engineering, and construction of the "Treehouse" covered overlook deck at Grand Ravines County Park. As a result, construction began in the...
Celebrate the American Hiking Society’s #NationalTrailsDay with Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Millions of people have found physical, mental, and emotional restoration on trails and in quality green space during the pandemic. Let’s return the favor as a...
Fundraising for the Grand River Greenway The Grand River Greenway Campaign was a fundraising effort launched in 2017 with a goal of financing key land acquisitions along the 36.5-mile Idema Explorers Trail. The Campaign recently achieved its fund-raising goal of $7.2...