The Macatawa River Greenway — a popular paved trail that winds through Holland and Zeeland, Michigan, connecting many parks — will expand, thanks to a recent land purchase by the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission. It recently bought a small but mighty 5.5-acre parcel on Black River Court. The property includes nearly 500 feet of river frontage and about 2.5 acres of floodplain, including some wooded area.
“Though not a large property, this parcel is a critical and exciting addition for the long-term Macatawa Greenway project,” says Kelly Rice, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission president. “It provides the final connection needed from Hawthorn Pond to 96th Avenue, making any future trail connection much more feasible.”
A group of partners, including Ottawa County Parks & Recreation, Holland Charter Township, ODC Network and other local municipalities, have been working for several decades to protect and connect land along the Macatawa River to create the Macatawa Greenway.
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