Aman Park
About
332-Acre Old-Growth Forest Park West of Grand Rapids
Aman Park preserves 332 acres of old-growth beech-maple forest west of Grand Rapids - one of the largest remnant old-growth woodlands in West Michigan. Famous for spring wildflower bloom carpets in April-May.
What Kids Can Do
Four miles of trails wind through cathedral-canopy forest where 200+ year-old beech and sugar maple trees tower overhead. Spring wildflowers (trillium, trout lily, wild geranium) carpet the forest floor April-May - peak wildflower hike weekends. Sand Creek crosses the property - kids hunt for salamanders and crayfish. Educational signs identify trees and ferns. Picnic tables at the trailhead [marked: spring wildflower season (mid-April to mid-May) brings crowds - go early morning or weekdays].
What's Included
Free day-use of all trails and picnic areas. Educational nature walks through GR Parks scheduled seasonally.
Experience
Plan 1-3 hours. Almost entirely outdoor on dirt trails - bring water, sun protection, sturdy shoes, bug spray spring-fall. Not stroller-friendly (uneven trails). About 7 miles west of downtown Grand Rapids on Lake Michigan Drive. Free on-site parking.