Piece Together Parks!
Join us Saturday, March 26 from 12 to 3:30 PM for a bird-themed jigsaw puzzle contest, compete with other teams, win prizes, and learn about birds. Funds raised from this …
Breakfast/Lunch at the Park – Event Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors! Thanks to their support, 100% of the proceeds from the events went to support our mission! We raised over $50,000 for Ottawa County Parks. Crane …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fall into Nature Family Fun Day
The Ottawa County Parks Foundation invites you to discover fall with us at the Ottawa County Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing on Sunday, September 15 from 3 to 5 PM. …