We visited the first time for our engagement photo session. Its a really busy spot for photographers, so be mindful of that when you go. Depending on how busy Robinettes is, you might have trouble finding a parking spot. The photographers we ran into during our session were really polite, though. Theyre definitely aware of how nice the site is. The park is stunning! The middle open area is really fun to stand in and look at all the fall colors. The trails are well-maintained, and the signs are informative. Dogs are allowed on leashes. Definitely good to know as well be back. :DPC: Vague Photography

Beautiful trails with access to sand dune area that my kids loved. Dog friendly. Also conveniently located next to Robinettes with donuts and cider!

Great place to get out and hike with the family. Its a great alternative to hiking at Provin Grounds which is probably not too safe for children.

Well maintained trails with a sand dune.. A must visit in the fall.

Nice walking and hiking trails. Not really for bicycles. The outer loop is just under a mile. There are a lot of trails that crisscross each other in the middle. Also, there is a decent sized open sand dune area around the middle. Lots of little wood forts have been built throughout the area. Fun place to take the kids.

A nice place, depending on day and season. Of your plan is to take photos its great. If you plan to have a picnic, probably not great due to the amount of people traffic taking photos.

Beautiful small park with wooded trails. Its a great place to cross country ski in the winter.

Tons of teepees and a hidden sand dune along the trails. Terrific park for the whole family! Trails can handle bikes but not easy with a stroller.

It was a little busy because there was a wedding taking place and that filled up the parking lot, but the trails are well maintained and there were enough of them that we managed to stay out of the way of the wedding. I plan on visiting again!

A wonderful hidden gem with many pine trees, trails woods and sand dunes to explore. Can be hilly at times. A wonderful family outing.

Provin Trails offers a great escape for a local walk or hike. They offer a variety of trails that is great for the family (although there is sand, so not ideal for strollers). Great experience with a pet.

Hike this trail with a Meetup group. Good hike for exercise did 5 rounds which is about 5 miles. Good conversation and good friends!

Great trails for walking, running, or picnics. A large Sandhill in the middle of the park. Trails are shorter and have a good amount elevation change. If your running, you may want to take several laps.

Proving Trails is an area hiking hidden treasure! Only 46 acres,

Awesome trails, easy to follow route and short enough to do multiple loops or stop when you need to.

This is a beautiful place to walk in the forest, and there is a hike up the sand dune towards the middle of the trail. The advanced trail is not very advanced, it is just a slightly longer walk with some uphill and downhills, still very pleasant. Love this place, it’s very peaceful and quiet. Right by Robinette’s!

Provin Trails Park is a picturesque park with sand dunes and an evergreen forest, a perfect spot for engagement or family photos.

Nice trails, well groomed, yet rustic. A nice little respite from local commotion. Trails were not challenging, but were very enjoyable to walk (or run on). Trail is well marked and the different routes are easy to follow and clearly marked on the map and on the route itself. Very peaceful and relaxing to enjoy some quiet time in a nature setting.

Really cool forest hiking. Lots of hammock spots. Nature is f$#&@ng great

Very clean and a friendly atmosphere. Dogs loved the adventure!

Tranquil trails with stunning views!!

We love hiking at Provin Trails. The elevation makes it a good challenge. The sand dune is great for sledding in the winter. Watch out for poison ivy.

Great for trails. However it is ALL sand! Not a good place to take small kids and definitely not strollers. This has nice distance hiking trails at different experience levels

Super peaceful and clean trail. Lots of cute doggos too

So many trails! Could literally explore for hours! Would not recommend using a stroller!

What an awesome place to go to get outside on a nice day. The longest loop is 9 miles but the shorter ones can be as small as 1. Its very popular, at least right now, so dont go there expecting to be completely isolated from other people but just a nice day to go for a nice walk and listen to the birds and maybe set up a hammock. Highly recommend.

Weve found this little hidden gem in Kent County. Dont let its small size fool you. There are several well marked trails, the outside perimeter being just under 2 miles however that 2 miles is packed with natural diversity. Woods, hills, descents, open areas, water, exposed root climbs, and even a small sand dune. We walk the perimeter and then reverse directions for another 2 miles. Changing direction adds to our miles and looks Luke a different trail. We tried out our ice cleats and trek poles (with ice tips) in preparation for the Ice Festival in Munising next week.

Not very difficult, but perfect for a crisp fall day.

Great place to have your family pictures

We absolutely loved taking our dog here. The trails make you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, yet it is right in Grand Rapids. The loop around the perimeter of the park is a great distance for a quick walk, or you can walk it multiple times or mix in some of the trails that cut across in order to increase your distance. There is a great mixture of hills and flat areas, and the trails are mostly very well-groomed and easy to navigate.

Wouldnt recommend a stroller but it is doable. Great trails for a nice nature walk.

Really awesome trail with many twists and turns. Too advanced for my toddler so we will be back in a few years. The teepees were fun to explore.

Beautiful hike with rugged hills, right in the middle of suburbia. Who needs an Up North get away??

Cute little park in GR. Feels like you are at saugatuck dunes state park. Did not see any dogs off leash however we did see a pile of dog poo on the trail. Overall nice little escape right in the city.IG:@muncheatrepeat

A fun place to hike, some sand dunes and lots of trails, just gets really busy and not a lot of parking.

Very clean, very hilly and sandy. But a nice quiet place generally.

Very cool place lots of different trails of varying difficulty.

You can have fun at these Trails no matter what season you are in. Very beautiful place

A great walk from hill to hill. The smell of the pines take you to a new world.

Beautiful hiking trails close to town.

Great place to hike & walk. Such a unique park. Nothing like we have in Ohio!

We love wandering around the trails here. Always find new things to explore

A great set of trails. There are a few steep hills.

Gorgeous, scenic, natural park. Peaceful and relaxing, yet easy to get to and convenient distancing from major roads.

Great little hiking spot only minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Nice trails and a great sand dune hill in the center. Also contains lots of little T-pees that are cool to check out.

Little too Busy Nowadays. Theres always an unexpected eye on You.

I wish the trails were more clearly marked but they are still great

If youre looking for a nice clean park with several options, this is a good choice!A great park for trail running, or just getting out into nature! Theres a .9 mile trail loop that follows the perimeter of the park. Almost in the middle, theres a decent-sized sand dune that has several entrance points to other trails.It would have been nice if the trails were better marked in a few places, but still a great experience!

Beautiful trails, amazing rows of pines--perfect for hammocks and hiking

We had our engagement pictures here and it was absolutely perfect. Its a great setting for any type of pictures, when we arrived there was a wedding party getting pictures and a group doing family pictures.

Awesome little park where you wouldnt expect it. Great place for a walk, to take the kids, or to hang a hammock. Hilly but a very well written path to follow.

Excellent rural escape close to an urban environment. The park is just remote enough to provide an immersive natural experience while still being close to all the modern comforts just down the road. The longest trail is 1.5 km (0.9 mi), and its an easy hike for most people. The trails are sand by the central dune, but the yellow trail is packed dirt, and goes around the dune. Port-a-potty is available off the parking lot, if needed. The park is open from sun up to sun down, and is open year-round. In the winter, the hiking trails are used for cross-country skiing.

Nice little getaway. Wonderful rich pine air. A mix of coniferous and deciduous forest intermingled with sand dunes — an interesting mix. Makes for flat and sloping trails, some steep but still quite walkable in gym shoes, not too slippery. Open underbrush makes for a spacious feel while walking even enveloped under tree canopy. Very nice, but I was done walking all the trails before I knew it!

Short or long trails. Pet-friendly (keep pet on leash! Pick up after pet!) Nice for sledding, skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking too.

9 miles three different routs, very nice place for a nature walk. Lots of pines and sand.

This place is a great for chilling out and finding your center.I really wish folks would take their dog poop out with them.

Great park. Went here for the 1st time tonight with a few friends. Great walk with a variety of paths that are clearly marked. Loved the scenery, took lots of pictures, and had a nice time. Beautiful area. Seems like everyone I met along the trails was friendly. Lots of people but not to crazy crowded, and loved that so many people had their dogs. The only downfall is that the parking area is a bit small...and it was hopping.Other than that no complaints. I would definitely recommend.

Great trail for hiking any time of the year. Pet friendly.

Beautiful trails. Great place to visit with the family.

Regularly busy, but for good reason! Lots of trails provide a great place to bring your dog and run.

Quiet, well-rounded trails that include pines, deeper woods, and a sandy dune in the center. Great for hammocking, picnics, and for hiking around. Dog friendly too! There is a portapotty if need be and a map of the main trails.

Great place to hike and get some fresh air

Love the variety of trails

What a hidden gem! So beautiful! Great place to hike and there is an amazing sledding hill!

Nice trail. Good place to take a nice walk/hike.

I love this park! So much so, in fact that I got married here last weekend. The woods are beautiful and the trails can be enjoyed year-round. Its a great spot for a hike and conveniently located in the middle of the city.

Provin Trails is a beautiful park hidden away from the busyness of everything but still super conveniently located. Theres trees, hills, trails, and plenty of room to meander about. It was easy to spread out away from many other people and enjoy a beautiful day in nature without having to travel very far. I highly recommend visiting!!

Usually always busy but even so 5 stars because other than the people and traffic noise its a beautiful location. Dunes & pine stands & well groomed trails.

Beautiful freeform forest to explore.

Perfect Trails & beautiful! Either novice or advanced from 12 minutes of Downtown Grand Rapids!

Nice trails.

This is our new favorite place to walk our dogs! I like it because all of the trails are connected by smaller trails, so if you like to wander this is a good place to go! Its small enough that you wont get lost (Id assume) but large enough where you could walk as much as you wanted. We go a few times a week and love itn

Nice trails, there was a fair amount of trash around the park which was sad to see. Lots of shelters built throughout the forest. Ample trail markers.

Many trails with different levels of difficulty. Lovely in all seasons. I sometimes get turned around but youll always find your way out.

Only got to see a portion of this park. But it was beautiful. Cant wait to actually walk around the whole trail.

Amazing place to take my dog for a walk with slightly difficult trails for him to walk on

Great place to go year-round...Kids love to hike the trails and explore new builds!

If nature is your thing year around family fun.

Nice little park, but not the best for XC Skiing. Hike, snowshoe, or hit the hill with a sled, youll have a good time.

Good area. Mother nature showed her pretty face especially early in morning. Only bummer is place has gotten very crowded. place is clean but please keep it that way. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF

Nice relaxing trails, paved walkways and scenic beauty. Pet friendly

This is a beautiful park with multiple trail options, and a sand dune smack dab in the middle. Some of the trails are hilly, even a little steep, but the tree root systems provide natural steps. The trails are all natural, dirt paths. For some reason, the trailhead marker says the trail is much longer than it is from what Ive seen...not sure what thats all about.

Love hiking this place!

I used to come here all the time with my dog before we moved. Really nice trails and just an overall good area to go for a walk.

Excellent place to get moving!

If youre looking for a peaceful place to walk in the woods, this is definitely it. Relaxing and picturesque.

This trail is makes for a peaceful walk in a very pretty forest. The hike will take you uphill and down. The only thing I dont like is that there isnt more land to this park!

Really nice, well kept trails. Bathrooom (porta-a-potty), trail maps, sandy soil with lots of conifer trees and other natural vegetation. Great place to hike or walk your dogs on the North side of Grand Rapids. My 3 pups and I loved it!

Absolutely gorgeous. Popular place for photo shoots. Wish it was a little less busy, kinda ruins the naturey-ness for me.

I loved this place. I wish there was more to it but it was still very beautiful. My dogs enjoyed every minute that we were there and so did I!

Love this park

Clean trails, nice set up for groups near major roads so it is easy to get to.

Gorgeous park and so easy to walk around! Such a great scenic view overlooking Michigans beauty.Photo by Brick Street Studio

One of my favorite parks in Grand Rapids!

In addition to the nice hiking trail our children really enjoy the large sand dune, for playing on and sledding on in the winter.

It cool for my first time

Really nice nature trail. Long or short trails with many hills for a good hike. Dirt path. Dog friendly (leashed). Fun for kids to explore.

Sweet memories

This trail is ridiculously not maintained....like bad. So much erosion and roots, do not bring a stroller. This trail should not be so bad. I have been on many trails all around the country and world while in the Army and this is one of the worst. Their needs to be better maintenance of the trail here.

Beautiful scenery, 4 or 5 different trails, not marked very well tho