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About Connecting Community in Ada

The Connecting Community Campaign was created as a community fundraising effort for enhanced green space and recreational amenities in the heart of Ada Village. Another great addition to Ada and the community that has been built around it.

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The community started to focus on a new vision for the Thornapple River corridor that runs through the heart of Ada Township. There were a lot of individual projects that collectively provided a much larger vision for the community. Those projects included improving Leonard Field Park, safe crosswalks on Thornapple River Drive, trail connections throughout Ada Village, a safe way for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the bridge, repairs to the historic covered bridge, improvements to the land adjacent to Legacy Park, and safe access to the river from Legacy Park. These improvements will have the opportunity to come to life because of a generous donor contribution that allowed Ada Township to purchase the properties on River Street along the Thornapple River. This contribution brought a new vision into place for a beautiful new park with the covered bridge as a focus point.

Why Now, Why a Park?

“People say your neighbor is the closest family you have, we feel that way in Ada. The environment and how welcoming people have been, we interact just like family. It’s a big community that continues to grow.”

From a community member:

“As a business owner in Ada, I believe that a new park is not just about providing green space; it’s about nurturing the heart of our community. Parks bring people together, promote a healthy lifestyle, and create a sense of belonging. It will be a place for families, friends and neighbors to connect, relax and rejuvenate."

From a business owner:

"A community park is essential because it fosters a stronger, happier, and more prosperous community, which in turn supports local businesses."

From a business owner:

“The community is the foundation to success and a park like this highlights on the community focus here in Ada Village. This park will be a great addition.”