Ottawa County Parks mourns the loss of Bea Idema
The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission and Ottawa County Parks Foundation mourn the loss of Bea Idema, who was a long-time supporter of the county parks system. Bea leaves …
Trail Updates
2021-2022 Updates Significant progress continues on the Idema Explorers Trail with a flurry of activity planned for next year. Fourteen miles of the 36.5-mile route have been completed, and we …
Grand River Greenway Campaign Reaches Goal
Fundraising for the Grand River Greenway 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 …
360-view of Grand River in Ottawa County
Over the summer, the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW) contracted with Terrain360 to map the Grand River. These maps will provide a 360 degree view of the Grand …
Bend Area Celebration
Join us on June 11, 2021 from 2-4 pm to celebrate the acquisition of 149 acres of land at Bend Area Open Space in Jenison. This property is undeveloped now, …
2021 National Trails Day
Celebrate the American Hiking Society’s #NationalTrailsDay with us! Millions of people have found physical, mental, and emotional restoration on trails and in quality green space during the pandemic. Let’s return …
Riverside Park BioBlitz
Riverside Park BioBlitz – Grand River Greenway On June 12, Ottawa County Parks will be hosting its first-ever BioBlitz at Riverside Park (from pre-dawn to dusk). This event will bring …
Spokes Fighting Strokes
Spokes Fighting Strokes Grand River Greenway Event July 25, 2021, 1-3 pm at Connor Bayou (Rain date July 27) Join us for a dose of inspiration and a trike ride! …
Coming soon: Tree House at Grand Ravines
This summer, the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission plans to commence work to add another jewel to the crown of one its most scenic and beloved parks – Grand Ravines …
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 …