Grosse Ile Greenways

The Township of Grosse Ile, Michigan, is a large island community located in the lower reaches of the Detroit River. It is a distinctive island of exceptional natural beauty with native forests, unparalleled riverfront views, and over 300 acres of preserved open space.

Grosse Ile's extraordinary quality of life and community pride has been enhanced through a dedicated program of preserving the island's natural charm and, in particular, expanding greenways. Since 1974, the voters of Grosse Ile have continued to authorize purchase of large tracts of land for open space as well as the construction of greenways. The island community has spent over $40,000 / year on greenways since 1994 and over $450,000 / year on preserving open space since 1997.

A system of greenways has been built and is being expanded that links open spaces and commercial areas via trailways, bike routes, and bridle paths. To date, approximately 8.6 miles of paved pathways, connecting to the river, open spaces, and commercial areas, have been built. An additional 2.5 miles are planned. The island's location, directly east of Trenton's Elizabeth Park, make it a natural link in the Detroit River's greenway system.

Present day greenways in
Grosse Ile Township

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