Riverwalk Trail

The Riverwalk Trail can be accessed at the entrance of Island Park, along Jaycee Park, Fitzgerald Memorial Field, and at the northeastern section of the Wide Walk.


The Riverwalk Trail spans over 2,280 feet along the south side of the Grand River and is fully ADA-accessible from Island Park, Jaycee Park, Fitzgerald Memorial Field, and the Wide Walk. The trail is mostly paved with some boardwalk sections. 

There are several places to fish along the Grand River while on the Riverwalk Trail like the Tyler Lee Murphy Memorial Fishing Dock with an informational sign noting native river fish, open seasonally. Anglers will find numerous spaces along the Riverwalk Trail to fish that are open year-round.

Beyond spectacular views of the Grand River, a stroll or jog along the Riverwalk Trail will provide views of the Rollercoaster and Fish artistic bike racks, "Caught in GL" interactive mural, "The Heart and Art of Grand Ledge" mural, the Sound Garden interactive musical instruments, the Mayor Sowle Butterfly Garden, and "All Things" sculpture located at the historic Opera House.

Tyler Lee Murphy Memorial Fishing Dock

A 144-square-foot, floating fishing dock was donated by family and friends of Grand Ledge native, Tyler Murphy, to celebrate Tyler's love of fishing in the Grand River and Grand Ledge parks. The new fishing dock is open seasonally from dawn to dusk. There is no charge to utilize the dock. A green canister installed on the dock is a receptacle for used fishing lines and hooks. 

Informational Fishing Sign

With six (6) hand-painted images, donated by Councilmember Tom Jancek, the sign helps visitors identify what type of fish they have caught along with a ruler to check the size. 

"Caught in GL"

A 10' tall, 16' wide vibrant mural depicts a mighty Steelhead Trout being pulled from the Grand River. Designed and painted by local artist, Art of Adrienne, the mural encourages visitors to get a photo while they "hold the fishing pole" and reel in their catch.


Park Amenities

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  3. 3 Mayor Thom Sowle Memorial Butterfly Garden along the Riverwalk Trail, in Jaycee Park (JPG)
  4. 4 Informational Fishing Sign (JPG)
  5. 5 Tyler Lee Murphy Memorial Fishing Dock (JPG)
  6. 6 "Caught in Grand Ledge" Interactive Mural, Art by Adrienne (JPG)
  7. 7 "Caught in Grand Ledge" Interactive Mural, Art by Adrienne (JPG)
  8. 8 Roller Coaster Bike Racks
  9. 9 "All Things" Sculpture, by Johnny Blue
  10. 10 "The Heart and Art of Grand Ledge" Mural, by Tony Hendrick
  11. 11 Bench along the Grand River, on the Riverwalk Trail
  12. 12 Fishing Dock on the Grand River, along the Riverwalk Trail
  13. 13 Riverwalk Trial heading towards Jaycee Park
  14. 14 Runner along the Riverwalk Trail
  15. 15 Fish Bike Rack along Riverwalk Trail in Jaycee Park

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