Grand River Greenway Campaign Reaches Goal.
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 achieved its fundraising goal of $7.2 million in 2021, which is critical in leveraging public funding as part of the $41 million Grand River Greenway project. The Grand River Greenway project will ultimately establish a public land corridor connecting Grand Haven to the border with Kent County. Read the full press release.
Grand River Greenway Campaign Committee
Monica Verplank, Co-Chair
Samantha Verplank, Co-Chair
Myron Aldrink
Dr. Barb Brown
Wendy Creason
Tina Dee
Andy DeVries
Thomas Haas
Tom Jackoboice
Mark Schmidt
Timothy Stoepker
Al Vanderberg
Jason Shamblin, Parks Director
This project would not have been possible without the support of many. The Idema Explorers Trail is managed by the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission and supported by many organizations, including:
