Project Location
201 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Scope
The overall vision for this trail segment is to build a new accessible riverfront trail between Fulton St and Wealthy St that enhances public access to the river, supports improved flood protection management, and adds new lighting, seating and native trees and plants. This segment will close a major gap in the regional nonmotorized trail system by linking Downtown Grand Rapids to the Oxford Trail, Millennium Park and the Grand River Greenway-building effort in Ottawa County.
Phase 1 (2025-2026)
- Adjacent to Acrisure Amphitheater, from US-131 to the railroad
Future Phases (TBD)
- Fulton St to US-131, including US-131 underpass
- Railroad to Wealthy St
Timeline
Construction Start: April 2025
Completion Goal: Fall 2026
Project Partners
Lead: City of Grand Rapids
Partners: Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI), Kent County, Grand Action 2.0, City-County Convention Arena Authority, private property owners
Design: VIRIDIS Design Group, Progressive Companies
Contractor: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.
Project Categories
Est. Project Budget
$19 million
Funding Sources
American Rescue Plan Act (Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and Michigan Department of Natural Resources; City of Grand Rapids), Kent County, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Project Resources
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Under Construction
Recently Completed
Recently Completed
Grand River Edges Trail, Blue Bridge to JW Marriott
Project Start: Summer 2024
Completion Goal: Spring 2025