Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
143 acres · 4 miles of trails
Across 143 acres in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Blandford Nature Center's outdoor trails welcome leashed dogs. Amenities cover shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs prohibited in buildings or syrup operations.
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- Park
- Blandford Nature Center
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.9836, -85.7339
- Size
- 143 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.3 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 920 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 143 acres of room
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Dog policy
143-acre nature center. Leashed dogs welcome on outdoor trails (NOT in buildings or maple-syrup operation).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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