Restrooms, water fountains, and vehicle gates at some City of Kalamazoo parks have closed for the fall and winter months and will reopen May 1 of next year. Parks will continue to be open year-round, daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Kalamazoo's city parks and pavilions are available to host your next graduation party, family get-together, or even wedding! Information on the most popular rental options is provided below, but you can always reach out to our team at kzooparks@kalamazoocity.org to discuss what other areas may be available.
Facilities are available in four-hour blocks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations should be made at least 14 days in advance. We may not be able to accommodate reservations made within 14 days of the requested date, and if we can a $20 Short Notice Fee will be applied.
This information is for private events. If you're looking to host a public community event, please see the Host a Special Event page.
Make sure you review our policies so you know what to expect when you reserve park space.
Review the list of available parks and facilities below to find one that would be a good match for your event. Some areas can accommodate larger groups, some have electricity, and some have other amenities.
You can also review the parks listing to find more information about what amenities a park has. You can search for the feature "Available to Rent" to see what parks have space that can be rented.
Parks Directory
Kzoo Parks accepts online reservations via Civic Rec (the same system used for program registration). Click the button below to go to Civic Rec and view available spaces. You will need to be signed in to submit a registration. If you are not already registered, follow the steps on Civic Rec to create an account.
Reserve Space Online in Civic Rec
After you select a location, date, and time, you can pay the applicable fee online to confirm your reservation.
The park space will be reserved for you during the date and time of your event, and signs will be posted to let others know. Have a great time!
Visit the Kzoo Parks office at Mayors' Riverfront Park (251 Mills Street) to make your reservation. Our team can also answer any questions you may have. If you plan to grill or have any bounce houses or tents, please let us know as there may be other requirements.
Payment is due at the time of reservation.
Our team is happy to answer questions and provide information, but at this time we are not able to make reservations by phone or online. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis and we are not able to hold or guarantee reservations until they are made in person at the Kzoo Parks office.