The Fred Meijer Flat River Trail is a 6.5 mile paved path, including bridges and boardwalks that connect 2 mountain bike trails and 5 major parks in the City of Greenville. A tunnel running under the M57 highway safely connects trail users to the rest of the path and includes a museum containing a time-line of Greenville’s history created by local artists. Another 3 miles can be added by circling Baldwin Lake, which features a public beach.
The Trail winds along the beautiful Flat River, connecting people with many natural resources, such as unique views of the Flat River, transitional forest, and wetlands. The trail provides convenient access to a variety of cultural opportunities, like Concerts in the Park and Community Center events, downtown shopping, historic sites, the Flat River Museum and Greenville Public School facilities.
Many have made it possible Funding for the trail came through grants from the Meijer Foundation, Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, Michigan Department of Transportation, the City of Greenville, and other private sources.