Riverside Park paths
98Riverside Park paths: 1.3 miles of bike paths in and around Grand Rapids, MI. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 94% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 98 out of 100.
1.3 mi · 100% smooth surface · 94% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Riverside Park, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 100 feet away and a playground is about 500 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Riverside Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds, 5 restrooms and 12 parking lots
- Grotto Park (along the trail): 1 parking lot
Plus 2 playgrounds and 1 parking lot outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Riverside Park paths.
- White Pine Trail State Park · 7.4 mi · kid score 85
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- Kent Trails · 2.4 mi · kid score 100
- Kent Trails - Johnson Park Connector · 3.6 mi · kid score 100
- Oxford Street Trail · 2.2 mi · kid score 98
- Seward Avenue Bikeway · 0.6 mi · kid score 95
- Plaster Creek Trail · 3.5 mi · kid score 94
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