Trails
Trails and greenways serve as recreational outlets, alternative transportation networks, and environmental preservation corridors. They connect urban, suburban, and rural areas to parks, schools, business districts, and other points of interest.
The City of Walker is geographically positioned to access many of West Michigan's most popular regional trails and greenways. Access to the Fred Meijer Standale Trail, the Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail, the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, the Fred Meijer Millennium Trail Network, and Kent Trails is provided within the City. Additionally, the Musketawa Trail can be accessed just outside the City's limits. Efforts to link these and other regional trails into an interconnected network are on-going.
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
The Standale Trail provides a north/south route through the City. It runs from the Pioneer Trail to Millennium Park. The trail is approximately 6.5 miles long and has a paved surface, wood boardwalks, and a pedestrian tunnel under Lake Michigan Drive. The trail connects area neighborhoods to parks, schools, a library, the Walker Ice and Fitness Center, City Hall, and the downtown Standale Business District. Parking for the Standale Trail is available at City Central Park, Lincoln Lawns Park, and Harmon Field. The Standale Trail is maintained by the City of Walker.
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
The Pioneer Trail provides an east/west route through the City. The Pioneer Trail also connects the Musketawa Trail to the White Pine Trail. The Pioneer Trail is maintained by the Kent County Parks Department.
Fred Meijer Millennium Trail Network
The Millennium Trail Network is located within Millennium Park and provides approximately 18 miles of paved and natural surface trails that wind throughout the park. At the north end of the park, the trails connect to the Standale Trail. At the south end of the park, the trails connect to Kent Trails. The Millennium Trail Network is maintained by the Kent County Parks Department.
Fred Meijer White Pine Trail
The White Pine Trail runs approximately 92 miles from Grand Rapids to Cadillac. The trail enters the city at the northeast corner and runs south to North Park St. From North Park St., the trail crosses the Grand River on the North Park St. bridge and connects to Riverside Park in the City of Grand Rapids. 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. The White Pine Trail is maintained by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Friends of the White Pine Trail.
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Involvement Opportunities
The City of Walker has partnered with the West Michigan Trails to assist with the planning, funding, and maintenance of trails and greenways within the City. The local arm of this non-profit organization is the Friends of Walker Trails. You can contact them at the following email or follow them on Facebook.