Grand Explorers’ Trail Race
The 1st Annual Grand Explorers’ Trail Race June 24, 2023 – 8 AM Run through two beautiful Ottawa County Parks in one race! #2Parks1Race What can we say? This trail …
$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 …
Breakfast at the Park – Event Sponsors
Thank you to… Gold Leadership Sponsor Dickson Wright Leadership Sponsor & Adopt-a-Park Company Tyson Foods Community Sponsors Baird Barber Ford of Holland Prein&Newhof Tim & Jane Stoepker Community Sponsors & …
Public Observatory at Hemlock Crossing
The Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA) is raising funds for West Michigan’s first public observatory! The $65,000 observatory is planned for Hemlock Crossing County Park, near the Nature Education Center. …
Spring Fundraiser
The Ottawa County Parks Foundation is hosting two fundraising events this spring: Breakfast at the Park at Grand Ravines on May 17 (this event is full) Breakfast at the Park …
$50,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation
Progress continues to be made on fundraising for the Grand River Greenway and the Idema Explorers Trail with a $50,000 gift from the Consumers Energy Foundation. “‘Leaving it better than …
Become a Sponsor
Our spring breakfast events are coming up! Support the Parks Foundation by becoming a table host or event sponsor. Sponsors help cover the cost of necessary fundraising events and outreach. …
Now announcing the Idema Explorers Trail!
The Ottawa Parks Foundation is pleased to announce a landmark $2 million gift from the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation for the development of the Grand River Greenway. The Ottawa …
Frey & Wege Foundation Grant Awards
Ottawa County Parks Foundation’s effort to complete its Grand River Greenway Campaign is gaining significant traction with two recent gifts from regional foundations. The Grand River Greenway Campaign is the culmination of …
Wouldn’t it be great…
For nearly 30 years, Ottawa County has been growing a county park system which is becoming one of the finest in Michigan. Our parks benefit from an excellent staff, a …
Moss House
The Ottawa County Parks Foundation will be assisting the Parks Commission in the purchase a historical home at the end of September. The Moss House is on a parcel of …
Grand Ravines Suspension Bridge
On September 14, the Ottawa County Parks Foundation hosted a small fundraiser at Grand Ravines. Guests in attendance were able to take a first look at the newly completed suspension …
The Poor Farm: A Documentary DVD
Interested in purchasing The Poor Farm: A Documentary Contact us: (616) 738-4810 parksfoundation@miottawa.org DVDs are also for sale at the Ottawa County Parks Nature Education Center, located in Hemlock Crossing County …
Parks Foundation Endowment Fund
The Parks Foundation has established an Endowment Fund with the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. An initial investment of $5,000 was made to establish the fund and the Foundation Board …
$125,000 Grant Award from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Board recently announced seven second-round grant awards totaling $285,000 to support the northern Ottawa County community, including a $125,000 to the Ottawa County Parks …
Breakfast at the Beach
The Ottawa County Parks Foundation hosted its first fundraising event last Thursday! We are proud to say we raised nearly $35,000. While there are many thanks to go around, we want …