Cascade Township Park in Grand Rapids, MI

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Best Greater Grand Rapids Bike Trails for Families

When it comes to warm-weather things to do, going for a bike ride is a classic!

Whether you’re looking for an urban trail, mountain bike trails, or something in between, the options in greater Grand Rapids are almost endless. 

Use this list of the best West Michigan bike trails to help your family find a great place to pedal.

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West Michigan Bike Trails You’ll Love

Training wheels or not, if you have a way to transport bikes to a different location, you’ll have miles of Michigan to explore.

You can do an easy one or two mile ride on a paved path, or venture out for something longer or more challenging.

There are many Grand Rapids bike trails that hook up to other parks or scenic areas, and many include ice cream pitstops.

Our family loves biking the White Pines Trail at Comstock Park and riding to Rockford for dinner and then topping it off with ice cream at the end of the trip back in Comstock Park. Find this trip and other great family bike paths listed below.

PS – Bike trails are just one part of the expansive parks systems around Grand Rapids. If you don’t have your bike with you, you can still enjoy hiking trails, parks & playgrounds, and even splash pads.

Park Managed by Cascade Charter Township
Cascade Township Park Bike Trail
2865 Thornhills Ave SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546
Trail Length: 1 mile
Paved Walking Path
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Stroller Friendly? Yes, all or most areas
Dog-Friendly
Bike Ride Best For: Kids that can ride up hills

The one-mile loop on the outskirts of the park is paved.

Several hills are on the route, although there is a portion by the volleyball courts that is relatively flat.

Cascade Township Park Bike Path, Playground & Basketball Courts

More About Cascade Township Park

The Playground at Cascade Township Park
The playground is fairly new and has a cushiony rubber surface.

It has unique and uncommon toys like a saucer swing, a net climbing structure, a small sandbox, and of course large structures with plenty of crawling, climbing, and sliding opportunities.

The playground is fantastic for older kids down to toddlers. There is not a separate toddler area, but many structures are low to the ground and designed for parents to accompany playing toddlers.

Something Unique aout Cascade Township Park
Perfect for airplane-loving kids, this park is close to the airport and you just might catch glimpses of very low-flying planes!

Park Features

  • Accessible
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Baseball
  • Basketball Court
  • Baby Swings
  • Disc Golf
  • Dog Friendly
  • Dog Park
  • Free Admission
  • Good for Rollerblading
  • Grills
  • Paved Walking Path
  • Paved Bike Path
  • Pavilion
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Sandbox
  • Soccer Fields
  • Swings
  • Tennis Courts
  • Toddler Playground






musketwa trail is one of Grand Rapids Bike Trails
*image courtesy of musketawatrail.com

2 thoughts on “Cascade Township Park in Grand Rapids, MI”

  1. What a great list! I love riding bikes with my family and it will be fun to have some new destinations in mind. It is a bit of work right now because we have a tag-along plus a Burley and then our 2 adult bikes and 1 child bike to transport- that means we do a lot of neighborhood rides. Do you have any tips on how to get so much gear from point a to point b easily?

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