Hello Endless Recreation

Whether you want to watch or play, West Michigan is a great place to be active. We are rated the 8th best golf region in the country, offer nine ski resorts within 200 miles, have several hundred miles of bike trails, 18 world-class beaches, hundreds of inland lakes and have the most outdoor sports activities ranked in the Top 50 in Lifestyle Market Profiles than any other region in the country.   

West Michigan is also home to minor league baseball and hockey teams, and holds the #3 spot for fun and recreation by the Places Rated Almanac.

Learn more about the endless sports, leisure and sports opportunities in each of our cities by visiting the links below:

News

Best Town for Mountain Biking
With 75+ miles of trails in eight locations within a 45 minutes drive, it's no wonder why Grand Rapids was recognized by Outside Magazine as one of the best mountain biking towns in the U.S. More... 

Hockey on Horseback

With a name that conjures up feelings of warmth and greenery, the Meadowview Farm in Lowell seems in hibernation, with snow piled high around its buildings now. But that image is deceptive: It's time to play polo!   More...

Putting the Rapids Back in the Grand
Chris Muller and Chip Richards are making waves with their single-minded devotion to the idea of a whitewater park in dowtown Grand Rapids. They say its within our grasp, if we all just get behind the concept and push.
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