I spotted a bald eagle hiking along the Grand River while enjoying the Grand Ravines the other day!…read more This is a large park that has a dog park on the south side that is fenced in and well utilized. If hiking, the path has a paved loop, but you will need to cross a suspension bridge. There are also off the beaten trails that take you into the ravines and over 100+ stairs down to the river bed. It looks like they've connected Grand River Park to Grand Ravines and Ottawa county will eventually connect all the parks to make a path all the way to Lake Michigan. That is very exciting! You can easily run or walk whatever you're training for here, and the varied topography of woods, fields, ravines, and rivers makes for a scenic and interesting time. Enjoy!

I LOVE this park. Safe and well kept trail. I love seeing dogs and strollers and so many people out…read moreusing the park. It feels like I'm in the forest when I go here. I sometimes walk and run here and it's always so relaxing being in the woods near the river. There are also benches for taking breaks along the path. Parking is easy and there is plenty of it. There is a building at the start of the trail and you can rent it out for events - I might do that sometime! Love love love going here

I love this park! Lots of options for different age groups. Two things: wish there was some sort of…read morefence more so around the water area so little kiddos can't make there way over to the parking lot! Wish the splash pad would stay open longer (closes Labor Day weekend)! We still get some pretty nice, hot days in September.

Rosewood Park is the bomb. The splash pad isn't the biggest but it is enough to keep you cool…read more There is area to have a picnic with installed grills and shade ( gotta love the shade) and the play ground equipment is well maintained and entertaining too. They have a small snack bar for drinks and ice cream which is nice. The thing I love is the Frisbee golf course. This isn't terribly far from my house so it is nice to have a different park to play at now. The tees are open and not high par but still a nice toss. Well done Jenison parks and recreation!!

Hagar Park is a great old growth forest with trails, old and "new" playground. Many shelters…read moreavailable for rent and picnic tables everywhere for a fun/ low key get together. I love biking or walking through the trails. I love how this park backs up to a neighborhood and feels quiet yet is still residential. There is a huge wooden play ground that overlooks a grass and rock replica of the USA complete with hills representing mountain ranges. You can walk the perimeter of it for a close up view, but the best vantage point is from the top of the hill. Many things to play on and do at Hagar Park. Pack yourself a picnic and enjoy the facilities during these warmer summer months.

We have a family reunion here most summers, reserving Maples Shelter. It is a gazebo styled covered…read morepicnic area with a concrete floor. There are several picnic tables, AC power outlets to plug in crock-pots, etc., and a counter to lay out food to serve. There is a drinking fountain just outside the shelter. Parking is close and the adjacent grassy area is great for yard games. It is also reasonably close to the massive wooden play structure and modern restrooms.

I love walking at Millennium Park. I have been exercising here for many years. There are miles and…read moremiles of paths to explore. I enjoy mixing up my different routes to go different distances. There are several small lakes, one of which has a beach and other activities such as paddle boats. There are two different entrances to the park, which helps spread visitors out on really busy days like weekends. On the Secchia Meadows side, there is a nice pavillon where my friends had their wedding. I highly recommend Millennium Park for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors, spotting creatures such as deer, turtles, muskrats, eagles, and more.

Very cool place to walk and hang out. Great views of the lake. We had a nice morning there as a…read morefamily with small and teenage children.

Such a special park. A pavilion to escape the sun, a splash pad with bathrooms for the kids, and a…read moreGORGEOUS walking path around a pond. It's very well-kept and lovely.

Nice playground, fenced in splash pad, walking trail around a lake, plenty of parking, and clean…read morebathrooms. Dogs are allowed, but not in the splash pad area. We will be back.

Very nice, calming afternoon trail to walk. Has a couple options for trail routes, all around one…read moremile long. Big steep hills and rooty paths some spots. Fun, and nice park.

Everyone is flocking to the more well-known parks during the government mandated stay at home…read moreorder, as we can still leave our homes to go outside and hike, exercise, bike, walk, etc. However, it's not always easy to maintain social distance at a packed park! The City of Grand Rapids is recommending you try another park if the parking lot is half full or more in order to safely social distance. My boyfriend and I checked out Aman Park the other night right before sunset as the park closes at sundown. There are a few separate parking areas leading into the park, but the one closest to the yellow gate is the closest to the trailhead. There are several different loops, but we chose the shortest one as we didn't want to be wandering around in an unknown area after dark. The whole area is wooded and I felt very secluded in nature, which was nice. We only saw one other family walking around the trails while we were there, making social distancing easy. The terrain was pretty flat and easy for me to walk. The trails are marked which makes it nice to navigate. I would highly recommend checking out this park if you'd like to be in nature while maintaining social distance.

Beautiful setting and plenty of picnic tables. Wonderful shade and a nice path down the road to get…read moresome steps in. Clean bathrooms, what more could you want from a park.

This place is very beautiful and is a nice place to go spend time outside by yourself, with family,…read moreand or with friends.

Small park, the pond is more of a duck pond than a fishing pond but there are fish in it. Disc golf…read morecourse...sand volleyballa and picnic area. Overall not a bad city park.

Hudsonville Nature Center ⁣ ⁣…read more76 BEAUTIFUL acres of woodlands, wetlands and prairies is tucked away is this neighborhood. It's absolutely gorgeous in the Fall. ⁣ ⁣ These hiking trails are well kept and well loved by the community. Along the trail are lookouts, bridges, and picnic areas. The nature center offers guided tours as well! ⁣

Jack O'lantern works is a family friendly seasonal event. Overall we had a great time and it gave…read moreus a good excuse to get some steps in and socialize with family in the process. The carvings are pretty amazing- at first we were super impressed because some of the first ones we seen were fresh and clearly hand carved. As the event went on we realized more and more that many were fake and many were likely carved by lasers. Is it worth the stop? Yes! Just make sure to bundle up because it was a chilly one! Taking one star away for lack of clarity and direction on arrival. Also, some members of our group felt like the advertisement was slightly off because they emphasized hand carved pumpkins and it was clear most weren't done by hand.

This was a fun experience! Perfect not-too-spooky fall activity for families, younger kiddos, or…read moreanyone who just wants to see some pumpkins. There was a lot to see, and it was a very pretty experience, but it was pretty commercialized- fake pumpkins, supposedly hand carved but not homemade looking (which isn't a bad thing necessarily). It was a little confusing when we first got there- we couldn't find the entrance- but once inside, it was self explanatory. It was a little busy and we had to wait in line once inside for the first couple areas, but it got a little more spread out as we went. I think we spent about $22 each on tickets, which might be pricey for some, so something to keep in mind. Overall, it was a fun time, and if you have the money to spend, it's worth it!