Johnson Park Mountain Biking Trails
The West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) is excited to partner with the Kent County Parks Department and the Kent County Parks Foundation to bring our West Michigan community a professionally built mountain bike trail that takes full advantage of the hilly, forested terrain of Johnson Park! This is especially exciting for bikers on the southwest side of Grand Rapids, who have long lacked a local trail and have had their eyes on this park for years.
This trail is set to become a top destination for riders of all skill levels. From June-August of 2025, the WMMBA successfully raised over $50,000 to fund additional features like rock drops, rollers, dirt jumps and trailside progressive features. The complete trail project will include a mix of terrain for biking, hiking, trail running and adaptive cycling for those with physical limitations. Much of the inner loop will be four feet wide—ideal for beginners, families, and experienced riders alike.
The trail’s location along the Grand River Greenway means it will be accessible via the existing paved trail network, allowing people to ride in from all directions and connect to the larger Kent County trail system, which is only growing.
This fall, the WMMBA, in partnership with the Kent County Parks Foundation and Kent County Parks, identified an opportunity to expand the trail system from the original 6-mile plan to 8 miles. Adding an additional 2 miles will create a regionally significant destination trail system. This enhancement will attract mountain bikers, trail runners, and hikers from greater distances, fostering stronger community engagement and generating a meaningful economic impact for the local area.
Your financial support will help fund:
Trail Design and Concept Planning for the added 2 miles
Trail Construction materials like rock and soil amendments
Professional Trail Construction with Spectrum Trail Design prior to the Summer 2026 Grand Opening
Trail Maintenance to keep it safe and fun for years to come