Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, MI

Park Managed by City of Grand Rapids
Riverside Park Bike Trail
2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI 49505
Paved Walking Path
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Stroller Friendly? Yes, all or most areas
Dog-Friendly
Bike Ride Best For: Roller blades, kids learning to ride, adults pushing jogging strollers

The paved path at Riverside Park follows the Grand River for a mile and includes an awesome iron bridge over the flowing water.

Mature shade trees soar overhead in many spots, making the ride enjoyable even on the hottest days.

There are plenty of opportunities to see all kinds of wildlife – maybe even an eagle or a friendly squirrel.

It’s a 3.7 mile out-and-back paved trail, open year round.

Riverside Park is prone to flooding so plan accordingly after a heavy rain.

Riverside Park Bike Trail

More About Riverside Park

The Playground at Riverside Park
There are multiple play areas in Riverside Park.

The modern equipment has ample opportunities for climbing, sliding and swinging.

The playground equipment has mulch ground covering.

Something Unique aout Riverside Park
You can often find food trucks in Riverside Park in the summer - especially on Food Truck Fridays.

Park Features

  • Baseball
  • Disc Golf
  • Dog Friendly
  • Fishing Pond
  • Free Admission
  • Good for Rollerblading
  • Grills
  • Lake or River
  • Paved Walking Path
  • Paved Bike Path
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • River Access for Boat Launch
  • Soccer Fields
  • Swings
  • Urban
  • WiFi