Collaboration Items
Sample Resolution
Ottawa County Grand River Resolution (with Annotations)
Proposed Vision and Goals
Public Investment in the Grand River
Greenway Acquisition History Series
Greenway Studies and Plans
The Grand River Greenway was first proposed in 1989 and has been studied and under development since that time. This page provides access to this studies and plans over that time. Eventually, links to key documents from Greenway partners will added as well. Learn more about the vision and history of the Greenway with this story map.
- Ottawa County Area
- 1985 – Land Use Survey of the Grand River
- 1995 – Grand River Greenway Study
- 1998 – Natural and Cultural Features Inventory of the Grand River Corridor
- 2000 – Bend in the River Master Plan
- 2010 – Bend in the River Master Plan Update
- 2012 – Grand River Greenway Promotional Booklet with Preliminary Concepts
- 2016 – Lake Michigan Trail Towns Water Trail Study
- 2016 – Grand River Water Trail Assessment and Improvement Plan
- 2021 – Ottawa Sands Master Plan
- 2021 – Grand River Identity Study
- 2021 – Grand River Coastal Corridor Assessment and Recommendations
- Kent County Area
Reference Projects
Nationally, there has been a trend by communities to pursue transformative recreational projects. In some communities, these projects have had significant positive economic and community impacts. This list is meant to provide a guide to some example projects.