Grand Rapids Outdoor Recreation
Grand Rapids is full of great places for an Outdoor Explorer no matter what season you visit. On Michigan's West Coast the lakeshore appeals to beach enthusiasts with dune rides and dune climbing as well as beach volleyball and swimming. Climb 279 steps to the top of Mt. Baldhead at Oval Beach. Or forgo the steps and climb the sand dune - it's even tougher! Fly kites on the shore in Grand Haven, or bike along paths in Holland.
Whatever your passion, the Grand Rapids area thrives with superior golf courses, pristine parks, and lakes, streams, and rivers. Considered one the "best" walking cities, Grand Rapids is also great for biking and hiking and was rated the sixth most popular fishing city in the U.S. by Field and Stream magazine (2006).
Get your heart pumping a little faster on one of our mountain biking trails - Outside Magazine named us the "Best Town for Mountain Biking" in 2010. Or enjoy a run or bike ride on a paved scenic trail. The Kent Trails system can be accessed just 1.5 miles from downtown.
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Shopping for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Alger Bikes
- 120 -28th St. S.W.
Beyond of Ada - by Bill & Paul's
- 551 Settlers Dr.
Big Lake Outfitters of Saugatuck
- 640 Water Street
Bill & Paul's Sporthaus
- 1200 E. Paris Ave. SE
Brenner's Bait and Auto
- 4765 W. River Dr. NE
Cabela's
- 3000 44th Street SW
Cannonsburg Ski Area
- 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE
Duluth Trading Co
- 3990 Rivertown Pkwy
Freewheeler Bike Shop
- 915 Leonard Street NW
Frisci Disc Golf Pro Shop
- 2323 Lee St SW
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company
- 597 Ada Drive
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - East Paris
- 1200 East Paris
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton
- 1311 Fulton St E
Mountain Warehouse
- 350 84th Street SW
Nomad Anglers
- 1600 East Beltine Ave. NE
Orvis
- 1954 Breton Road SE
Outdoorsmen Pro Shop
- 678 Baldwin St.
REI- Grand Rapids
- 3149 28th St. SE
Reynolds & Sons Sporting Goods
- 12 Monroe Center NE
Sierra Trading Post
- 3665 28th St. SE
Sparta Sport Shop
- 169 N. State St.
Switchback Gear Exchange
- 2166 Plainfield Ave. NE
The North Face
- 3159 28th Street SE
Village Bike & Fitness-North
- 5278 Plainfield Ave. NE
Village Bike & Fitness-South
- 5991 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
West Michigan Bike & Fitness-Grandville
- 4300 Chicago Dr. SW
Woosah
- 738 Wealthy St SE