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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …