Muskegon, MI
Bike riders on trail near water with swing

Shoreline Trails and Greenways Plan

What is the Shoreline Trails and Greenways (STAG) Plan?
STAG is a plan to connect trails along the shoreline for people to walk, bike, or run. The project is about finding ways to connect trails that already exist and adding new paths to help people get to fun places like parks and the beach, as well as everyday places like stores and work. We need your help to show where you would like to walk, ride, or run in your neighborhood. Your ideas are important to help decide what the trails and paths will look like.

This project is complete! View the finalized plan under the supporting documents section below.

What are trails?
Trails – Off-street paved pathways that people use for non-motorized transportation and recreation. Trails connect people to places, including parks, employment centers, shopping districts, and natural features.

Why Now?
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the City of Muskegon, Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition, and Muskegon County have provided funding. Finishing the plan now will help us decide which trail connections are most important and will make it easier to get money for building the trails.

How Can I Help?

  1. Complete the SURVEY
  2. Come to one of the Community Open Houses to share your ideas (see the list below)
  3. Pick up a game to play with your friends where you can design future trails (Pick up at Muskegon County Visitors Center at 610 West Western., Muskegon)

Engagement Events:

Questions or ready to get in touch? Contact us:
West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission
316 Morris Avenue Suite #340 Muskegon, MI 49440
Contact: Phone: (231) 722-7878

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"All people need and deserve access to trail connections. Help us write the vision for community growth and generational impact!"
Latesha A. Lipscomb, JD
Latesha A. Lipscomb, JD
Urban Planner, Community Engagement Specialist

Project Timeline

Project Kickoff
January 2025
Focus Groups
March - May 2025
Engagement at Community Events
June - July 2025

Project Updates