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Grand Rapids Outdoor Recreation

Grand Rapids is full of great places for an Outdoor Explorer no matter what season you visit. On Michigan's West Coast the lakeshore appeals to beach enthusiasts with dune rides and dune climbing as well as beach volleyball and swimming. Climb 279 steps to the top of Mt. Baldhead at Oval Beach. Or forgo the steps and climb the sand dune - it's even tougher! Fly kites on the shore in Grand Haven, or bike along paths in Holland.

Whatever your passion, the Grand Rapids area thrives with superior golf courses, pristine parks, and lakes, streams, and rivers. Considered one the "best" walking cities, Grand Rapids is also great for biking and hiking and was rated the sixth most popular fishing city in the U.S. by Field and Stream magazine (2006).

Get your heart pumping a little faster on one of our mountain biking trails - Outside Magazine named us the "Best Town for Mountain Biking" in 2010. Or enjoy a run or bike ride on a paved scenic trail. The Kent Trails system can be accessed just 1.5 miles from downtown.

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The Grand Outdoors

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Things To Do

Biking

Bike hundreds of miles of trails, in and out of the city.

Parks

Parks are plentiful in Grand Rapids from city parks to lakeside parks.

Fishing

Fish in the Grand River or in dozens of outlying rivers & lakes.

Boating & Paddling

Experience Grand Rapids on the water!

Lakes & Rivers

Enjoy the Pure Michigan Lake Effect at more than 50 lakes and four...

Beaches

Our world-class beaches are clean, clear and oh-so-close.

Golf

There are dozens of great courses within minutes of downtown.

Kent Trails

Take your bike, shoes etc. out for a walk on Kent Trails. Explore 15 miles...

The Insider's Experience: Recreation Edition

Grand Rapids becomes a fatbike-friendly community

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Experience GR Team
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Snowshoeing in the Grand Rapids Area: Explore a Winter Wonderland

Snowshoeing has been around for almost as long as civilizations have interacted with deep snow. Historians believe...

Matt Medendorp
February 3, 2021

Grand Rapids Running Groups That Will Help You Maintain Your Fitness Goals

Whether you’re trying to reach your New Year’s fitness goals, looking to adopt a new hobby, or simply looking to explore...

Matt Medendorp
January 18, 2021

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