Ada Township, Kent County, Michigan, USA

Ada Township lies east of Grand Rapids in central Kent County, where the Thornapple River joins the Grand River. Ada Village forms its historic and commercial center, while the Forest Hills area contains many of its residential neighborhoods. Riverfront parks, wooded hills and a network of trails give the township a landscape that blends suburban development with preserved open space. Ada Township had an estimated population of 14,769 in 2025, about 2.7% above the 2020 estimates base. Corporate offices led by Amway and Alticor complement professional services, retail, construction and businesses tied to the broader Grand Rapids economy.