Trails and Greenways

Rules for park visitors are always spelled out on display boards. But the coronavirus crisis necessitated the creation of additional regulations.

COVID-19 etiquette for park visits

By Mike LozonFriday, April 03, 2020

The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Department recommends visits to parks that regularly experience lower attendance, such as Connor Bayou.

How to practice safe distancing while enjoying Ottawa County Parks

By Mike LozonFriday, April 03, 2020

A renovation is planned for Tanglefoot Park

Spring Lake park renovation to create community hub

By Shandra MartinezThursday, March 12, 2020

whitmer list

Michigan to join Confluence of States bolstering outdoor recreation industry

By Courtney SouleThursday, September 19, 2019

waters trail

Designating the Grand River Water Trail: Improving water quality, recreation, and local economies

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 13, 2019

Tom Bulten

UIX: Grand Rapids’ first Bicycle Action Plan reflects the future of urban transportation

By Matthew Russell, UIX EditorThursday, June 13, 2019

Innovation News

$410,000 Thrive Outside grant supports outdoor recreation

By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News EditorThursday, June 06, 2019

Calder

Seeking a quintessentially Grand Rapids summer? Check out these 9 events

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, June 06, 2019

Development News

New watercraft launch at Riverside Park confirms City's commitment to equity and access

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, February 28, 2019

snow list

Snow Machines Inc. provides snow all across the globe

By Harsha NahataThursday, February 14, 2019

Kids

West Michigan invites you outside: 5 #puremichigan ways to celebrate spring

By Rapid Growth MediaThursday, May 03, 2018

OttawaParks

Ottawa County Parks paves way for 35-mile pathway from lakeshore to Grand Rapids

By Marla R. MillerThursday, February 01, 2018

Ann Conklin, Chief Operating Officer of mParks

Grand Rapids, meet mParks: Major Michigan conference set in home sweet home

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, December 15, 2016

ftwmtrails

Six reasons to brave West Michigan's trails this winter

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, November 17, 2016

FTopenroad

Building a future with two wheels: Nonprofit seeks to change children's lives with bikes

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, October 20, 2016

WMTkelly

Let's get down to the river: GR Forward's trail initiative plans promising pathways

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, September 22, 2016

FTbiketrail

Bike on, Holland: Lakeshore trail network provides a safe & scenic haven for cyclists

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, August 18, 2016

FTbike

Life on two wheels: How Grand Rapids is transforming itself into a bicycle-friendly city

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, August 04, 2016

Trails

Why I run: Renewal, recovery & redemption

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, July 21, 2016

FTtrails

Beer, art & nature: Must-see destinations along West Michigan's trails

By Lauren Fay CarlsonThursday, June 23, 2016

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