Spokes Fighting Strokes
Join us for a dose of inspiration and a trike ride! Dan Zimmerman will share how he’s changing lives across the nation with recumbent trikes. Followed by our speakers, local …
Art for the Parks
Join us Aug 15 when LVAC pops up at the Grand Ravines North county park for an outdoor sale of art in a wide range of media by regional member …
June 2021 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – June 2021 Newsletter Bend Space Open Area Trail Preview Celebrating the Continued Expansion of a Grand Plan by Anita Yoder The Bend Area Celebration on …
Bend Area Open Space Scavenger Hunt
1. Stand at the current end of the Idema Explorers Trail. When the trail is completed to the west, to what “Grand” city will it extend? 3. As you continue …
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 …
Bend Area Open Space Dedication
Join us Friday, June 11 from 2 to 4 PM to celebrate the expansion of the Grand River Greenway.
Riverside 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 …
May 2021 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – May 2021 Newsletter Volunteering in the Parks by Pete Esser It’s probably no surprise to you that there is a lot of community support for …
April 2021 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – April 2021 Newsletter Five Years of Supporting Ottawa County Parks This year marks the FIVE-YEAR anniversary of the Ottawa County Parks Foundation! FIVE years ago, …
March 2021 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – March 2021 Newsletter Foxy Farmer: Vollmer Family History at Stearns Creek by Marjie Viveen In 1894, two potato farmers on Prince Edward Island quietly began …
February 2021 Newsletter
True Love is Alive and Well in Ottawa County Parks!
Outdoor venues have been a growing trend for proposals and weddings, and Ottawa County Parks have provided the backdrop
for many memorable moments.
January 2021 Newsletter
During these unusual times, I am especially grateful for our Ottawa County Parks and the vision and work of the Foundation which directly funds and supports the parks and their programs.
As we begin 2021, I wish you all, the joy of nature woven into your lives.
December 2020 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – December Newsletter Healing and hope on the trail Spending time outdoors and in nature has important physical and mental health benefits, but for avid-outdoor enthusiast …
Park it at Home
We went virtual for our event to support the outdoor spaces in Ottawa County! Facebook page. Thank you to our Sponsors! Gold Level Friend Level GEI Consultants …
Explore Where You Belong
Join Ottawa County and ‘Explore Where You Belong’! This year, we are doing something a little different in place of the 231 River Run. We’ll be offering a virtual, convenient, …
Take The Park History Quiz!
What do lions, fox, skunks, “The First Lady of Mackinac Island”, and a United States President have to do with Ottawa County Parks? Take our Park History Quiz and find …
Partnerships Grow Benefits for Parks & Employees
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 …
$300,000 recommended for Grand River Greenway
Did you know… in 2019 the Ottawa County Parks Foundation contributed over $180,000 to the Grand River Greenway? The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) board recommended $300,000 in development funds …
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 …