Outdoor Recreation Programs

Explore our Outdoor Recreation program catalog. Our offerings vary in duration, ranging from 1.5 hours to 4 hours. Ready to get started? Fill out a program request form.

TITLE	DESCRIPTION	PARKS	SEASONS
Bicycle Trips	Cycle along the scenic Idema Explorers Trail between Connor Bayou and Riverside Park. Along the way, pedal over the M-231 bypass bridge for incredible views of the Grand River from the pedestrian trail. Participants must provide bicycles.	Connor Bayou, Riverside Park	Fall, Spring, Summer
Cross-Country Ski	Explore the winter beauty of Pigeon Creek Park via cross-country skis! Includes cross-country ski instruction for beginners. Skis are not included; rentals are available.	Pigeon Creek	Winter
Kayak Trips	Explore by kayak and experience the beauty of the Pigeon River waterway as it winds through Hemlock Crossing and Pine Bend Parks, or follow the shores of the Grand River at our newly developed Ottawa Sands County Park. Kayaks are included.	Hemlock Crossing, Ottawa Sands	Fall, Spring, Summer
Moonlight Night Hike	Experience your favorite parks in a whole new way and see what nocturnal creatures lurk there as you explore by moonlight!	Various	Fall, Winter, Summer
Michigan Mushrooms Walks & Talks	Learn how to find and properly ID wild mushrooms for edible and medicinal use. Can be offered indoors and outdoors with optional walks.	Various	Year-round
Rendezvous! Paddle a Voyageur Canoe	Paddle the Grand River in a 15 passenger Voyageur Canoe! You'll experience the value of teamwork, as well as a piece of the life of a voyageur. Along the way you'll learn about the vibrant fur trade that had a boom right here in Ottawa County.	Connor Bayou	Fall, Spring, Summer
Snowshoe	Explore the winter beauty of Ottawa County Parks via snowshoe! Includes snowshoe rental & instruction for beginners.	Hemlock Crossing, Various	Winter
Thru Hikes	Explore the entirety of a park as you are guided through one of the many Ottawa County Parks.	Various	Fall, Spring, Summer