What You Should Know More Skiing Opportunities at other Kent County parks and trails Skiing is allowed if we have 4 inches or Cross Country more of snow on the ground. We only groom trails and rent Skiing When conditions are right for skiing, our skis at Palmer Park, but the Kent hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. County parks shown below also offer scenic opportunities for skiing AT PALMER PARK There is a $2 trail fee per visit to help on ungroomed trails of varying cover the costs of grooming the trails, or difficulties. Note that our park skiers may purchase a season pass for $25. restrooms are unheated so We waive the trail fee if you rent our skis. they’re closed between November 1 and April 30 For current skiing conditions to prevent pipes from please call us at (616) 538-5050. freezing. At some parks, we open the gates and plow parking areas on Ski Rentals and Facilities weekdays but at others the gates are kept closed and lots are not maintained in the winter. The clubhouse at Kaufman Golf Course serves as Palmer Park’s hub for skiers. We rent skis and boots in all sizes for: Three 2-mile loops of groomed trails • $10 for adults • $8 for kids age 17 and younger, or Ski rentals at affordable rates • $30 for a family of up to five. Refreshments for sale and heated restrooms in the Clubhouse! We also offer light snacks and hot and cold beverages for sale.
After exploring our wintery 335 acre park, you’ll also appreciate returning to the cozy fire often burning in our fireplace and our heated restrooms!
Note that the clubhouse is accessed off Clyde Park Ave SW. The 52nd Street entrance to the Park is closed during the winter. 4807 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming MI 49509 Please see the map Specific details and maps for each For current skiing conditions please call (616) 538-5050 on the reverse side of these parks are online at: KentCountyParks.org • [email protected] for details. KentCountyParks.org/Skiing (616) 632-PARK (7275) /KentCountyParks 44t t The Ski Trail Network Palmer Park In the winter, Palmer Park and and Kaufman Kaufman Golf Course switch gears to become one of the best cross- olf Course country skiing sites in the Grand 2.2 miles 28th St SW Rapids area. Skiers will find three US 131 groomed loops of roughly two miles Grandville each, winding through wooded areas Wyoming Byron Center Ave SW Ave Center Byron SW Ave Park Clyde S Division Ave of the park and more open stretches 44th St SW Palmer Park and Kaufman through the golf course. The trails Golf Course offer flatter areas and hills and valleys 52nd St SW 54th St for a varied and scenic experience. Gezon Prkwy SW
North Loop 68th St SE Creekside Distance: 2.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate Park After an easy level start, this loop follows tree lines and the forest edge Division Ave S Division Ave Clyde Park Ave SW Ave Park Clyde Byron Center Ave SW Ave Center Byron Douglas for most of its route, with expansive views of hilly open fields. Walker Brewer Park Park
o ated si iles south o rand apids Central Loop ess ol Course ro Clyde ark e Distance: 2.0 miles Difficulty: Moderate or enter al er ark ro nd t This is the most wooded of our loops, exploring the core natural areas Palmer Park of Palmer Park. Starts with a gradual downhill slope. Recreation Area en May t roug cto er Entry for Picnic areas and shelters, Cross Restrooms, Playgrounds, Country South Loop Ball diamond C Skiing Distance: 1.8 miles Difficulty: Easy This loop offers a good mix of experiences with some wide open views and some wooded sections. Starts with a gradual downhill slope. 2.0 miles Clyde Park Ave Park Clyde
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$2 Trail Fee or $25 Season Pass. Ski rentals and snacks are also available at the Clubhouse.
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