Sep 22, 2023 – For immediate release
Press contact: Jessica VanGinhoven, (616) 786-4847

Jenison Mill Segment Dedication

September 27, 2023 - 3:00 pm

Parking at 7663 River Ave, Georgetown Twp, MI 49428

The Secchia Grand Connection Arch in honor of Peter Secchia marks the boundary between Ottawa and Kent County.

Join Ottawa County Parks to celebrate the completion of the Jenison Mill Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail connecting Ottawa and Kent County marked by the Secchia Gateway Arch. 

Comments begin at 3:30 pm (rain or shine).

Jason Shamblin, Director, Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

Linda McAffrey, Secretary, Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission

Anita Yoder, President, Ottawa County Parks Foundation

Charlie Secchia, Secchia Family

Tom Welch, Trustee, Bill and Bea Idema Foundation

Steve Maas, Mayor, City of Grandville

Jim Wierenga, Supervisor, Georgetown Township

Ben Swayze, Director, Kent County Parks

Jenison Mill Segment 

This 1-mile segment will be the final connection from a 2-mile existing segment of the Idema Explorers Trail in Georgetown Township to the existing trail system in Kent County. As a result, bike/pedestrian trail users in this area will be connected to 100-miles plus of trails in Kent County, including connections to Millennium Park, Kent Trails, downtown Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids riverfront, as well as several other trails. Additionally, users from Kent County will have access to Bend Area Park in Georgetown Township, which features over 4 miles of hiking trails with Grand River access.

Parking and Event Details

The walk from the parking area to the event location is approximately 0.5 miles (as highlighted below). Shuttles will be available for transportation if desired. 

Parking at 7663 River Ave, Georgetown Twp, MI 49428