Trails and Greenways

The City of Walker is geographically positioned to be hub of the west Michigan regional trails and greenways network. Plans are in the works to connect the White Pine Trail, the Musketawa Trail, and Kent Trails. Access to all of these trails will converge in Walker's City Central Park. The planned trails and greenways will serve both as a recreational outlet, and as an alternative transportation network. The trails will connect urban, suburban, and country areas to parks, schools, business districts, and other points of interests.

Existing Trails

City Central Park Trail System

The City Central Park Trail System is located in City Central Park. The trail system is approximately 1.25 miles long and has an asphalt surface. The trail links the numerous recreational facilities located within the park. The Fred Meijer Standale Trail will connect to this trail in the future. Parking for the City Central Park Trail System is located at the City Central Complex.

White Pine Trail

The White Pine Trail enters the city at the northeast and runs south to North Park St. From North Park St., the trail crosses the river on the North Park St. bridge and connects to the Riverside Park trail in the city of Grand Rapids. The trail surface is asphalt. Parking for White Pine trail access in the city of Walker is available at Lamoreaux Park, which is located at the intersection of West River Dr. and North Park St.

South Standale Trail

The South Standale trail begins at Harmon Park on Sunset Hills Ave and ends at Lake Michigan Drive. This trail is approximately 0.75 miles long and has an asphalt surface. The Fred Meijer Standale Trail will connect to this trail in the future. Parking for the South Standale Trail is available at Harmon Field, which is located on Sunset Hills Ave.

Proposed Trails

Fred Meijer Standale Trail

Construction Updates

The Fred Meijer Standale Trail will provide a north/south route through the City of Walker. This trail will expand upon the existing South Standale Trail, and ultimately connect City Central Park to Millennium Park and Kent Trails. Numerous parks, schools, and businesses will be linked by this trail.  Trail construction is scheduled to begin in April 12, 2010 with an estimated completion date of October 15, 2010.

Alignment Map
Construction Schedule

Fred Meijer 4 Mile Trail

The Fred Meijer 4 Mile Trail will provide an east/west route near the northern boundary of the city of Walker. The trail will run parallel to 4 Mile Rd and create a connection between the White Pine Trail, the Musketawa Trail, and the Fred Meijer Standale Trail.

Grandwalk Greenway

The Grandwalk Greenway will provide another east/west route through the cities of Walker and Grand Rapids. The trail will connect urban, suburban, and country areas, in addition to providing connections to the White Pine Trail, the Musketawa Trail, and the Fred Meijer Standale Trail.

Maps

Walker Trails
Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area Trails
Kent County and Downtown Grand Rapids Trail
West Michigan Trail Network

Involvement Opportunities

The City of Walker has partnered with the Friends of the Walker Highlands Trails and the West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition in the planning of trails and greenways within the city. If you are interested in getting involved in the planning process, please contact either of these organizations.