 map of Phase II (map from Ottawa County) |
compiled from various sources
The Idema Explorers Trail (IET) is part of the Grand River Greenway, a planned 85-mile, non-motorized, multi-use pathway that will connect public lands between Grand Haven in Ottawa County and Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan, following the Grand River Greenway. The trail is being constructed in phases along the south side of the Grand River. Once completed, it will link to Grand Rapids and the Kent County portion of the Grand River Greenway. Ottawa County will host 36.5 miles of the Greenway.
Phase I, a 3-mile segment from Riverside Park to the Max Bayou boat launch area, is scheduled to go out for bid in January, with construction anticipated to be complete by fall 2027.
The Idema Explorers Trail was named for the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation, which has provided significant funding for the project. Recently another $400,000 has come from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for Phase II. This phase includes construction of a 0.7-mile, 10-foot-wide, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail from the Max Bayou boat launch area to the Bass River Open Space – Walcott Site, a bridge over the Bass River, accessible fishing stations, a 0.5-mile natural-surface trail loop, and more. Phase II is located east of M-231 on the Grand River, beginning at Riverside Park.
“This segment is phase two of the 7.4-mile Bass River corridor, which will be built over several phases and has the potential to be one of the most scenic sections of the Idema Explorers Trail,” said Jason Shamblin, Parks Director. “It will connect five parks, feature extensive waterfront views, cross the Bass River, and be almost entirely separated from roadways.”
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