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Feature Story plaster-creek-meadows Rapid Growth

Plaster Creek Family Park receives mParks award: GRPS students contributed to design

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorSaturday, January 23, 2021
Feature Story The Felt Mansion is offering self-guided holiday tours. Rapid Growth

Things to do in December: ’Tis the season for lights, gifts, and Santa

By Sally LaukitisTuesday, December 1, 2020
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Making parks and green spaces easier to access for Detroiters

By Nargis RahmanThursday, November 12, 2020
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Parks for all: How Michigan communities are making their outdoor spaces safe and accessible

By Jeff BurtkaMonday, November 9, 2020
Feature Story Hawthorn Pond Natural Area is located in Holland Township. (Photo by Mike Lozon) Rapid Growth

What to do in November? 7 activities to enjoy along the Lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisSaturday, October 31, 2020
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Making Michigan’s outdoors accessible to all

By Brian AllnuttFriday, September 18, 2020
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Travel by water trail

By Patrick DunnThursday, July 23, 2020
Feature Story Birdhouse by Richard App Rapid Growth

When a birdhouse becomes a work of art: Friends of GR Parks fundraiser supports local green spaces

By Adam Bird, Managing Photographer and Tommy Allen, PublisherThursday, May 28, 2020
Feature Story FTparks Rapid Growth

Take a hike: Ten favorite West Michigan trails to explore this season

By Stephanie Doublestein, updated by Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorMonday, May 25, 2020
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Detroit's riverfront leads the way in changing Michiganders’ connection with urban recreation

By Kate RoffMonday, May 4, 2020
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How Michigan turned $1 billion in oil and gas revenue into conservation

By Patrick DunnWednesday, April 29, 2020
Feature Story Rules for park visitors are always spelled out on display boards. But the coronavirus crisis necessitated the creation of additional regulations. Rapid Growth

COVID-19 etiquette for park visits

By Mike LozonFriday, April 3, 2020
Feature Story The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Department recommends visits to parks that regularly experience lower attendance, such as Connor Bayou. Rapid Growth

How to practice safe distancing while enjoying Ottawa County Parks

By Mike LozonFriday, April 3, 2020
Feature Story A renovation is planned for Tanglefoot Park Rapid Growth

Spring Lake park renovation to create community hub

By Shandra MartinezThursday, March 12, 2020
Feature Story tactical art Rapid Growth

The community members behind GR's tactical urban art: Temporary, permanent, and gentrifying artworks

By Marjorie SteeleThursday, August 22, 2019
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