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 …
Herman Miller Cares supports the Grand River Greenway
The Ottawa County Parks Foundation and Herman Miller Cares have partnered to further improve the ecological value of land within the Grand River Greenway and construct a key segment of …
Connecting GVSU to Grand Ravines
Celebrating a special event Partners gathered on October 23, 2019 on Grand Valley State University’s campus to celebrate the completion of the Versluis GVSU Campus Segment of the Idema Explorers …
Versluis GVSU Campus Segment Ribbon Cutting
Please join us to celebrate the completion of the Versluis GVSU Campus Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail. While this segment is only one-mile in length, it provides a crucial …
Trail Exploration
Get out there an explore! More trail coming soon!
Now open – Stearns Creek Park
Stearns Creek opened to the public at a dedication ceremony on June 27, 2019. Learn more about park trails here. Agreements were reached with three landowners to sell 118 acres …
231 River Run Registration
Enjoy a 4-mile or 10K run on the Idema Explorers Trail. Proceed support… the Idema Explorers Trail and other local trails! Register now for the 231 River Run on October …
Cottonwood Drive Construction
One point we emphasize about the Idema Explorers Trail is that it is much more than a typical multi-use pathway or non-motorized transportation route. It also will be a 35-mile …