Bend Area Expansion
Following the purchase of 87 acres of land to expand the Bend Area Open Space in Georgetown Township earlier this year, the acquisition of an adjacent 62 acres of former gravel mining land was completed in …
Ottawa County mourns the loss of Peter Secchia
The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission and Ottawa County Parks Foundation mourn the loss of former US Ambassador Peter Secchia, who was a long-term supporter and also a dedicated …
Get to know the Grand River Greenway
Whether you hike it, bike it, paddle it, or boat it the Grand River Greenway (and Idema Explorers Trail) have a lot to offer. Check out this video co-created with …
Bend Area Trail Connection
Construction continues on the Idema Explorers Trail in Jenison! This section of trail connects a trail segment constructed last year to the Bend Area Open Space! Funding for this segment …
Finding New Parks
The Idema Explorers Trail isn’t yet complete, but can still lead you to new places. As we move closer to the goal of connecting Grand Rapids to Grand Haven, we …
Riparian Buffer Restoration at Eastmanville Farm
Our forests face a number of threats. Over the past two decades, Emerald ash borer destroyed nearly all of the ash trees in Michigan. As stewards and land managers of …
Bend Area Expansion
The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Ottawa County Parks Foundation reached an important milestone toward completing the Bend Area and expanding the Grand River Greenway An agreement …
Partnerships Grow Benefits
Martin Harris has something extra to look forward to when he bikes the Idema Explorers Trail this spring. Harris was part of a team of Herman Miller employees who this …
2019 In Review
Fundraising In 2019, the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission and staff worked closely with the Ottawa County Parks Foundation and Grand River Greenway Campaign Committee to close the gap …
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommends $300,000 for Grand River Greenway
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) board recommended $300,000 in development funds to be allocated to Ottawa County Parks & Recreation for development and construction of a 1-mile segment of …