Winter Scavenger Hunt Returns to Kalamazoo's City Parks Published on February 09, 2026 Kzoo Parks will host a week-long Winter Scavenger Hunt from Wednesday, February 11 through Wednesday, February 18, inviting community members of all ages to explore Kalamazoo’s city parks while searching for hidden items. Tagged as: , News
Kalamazoo Growlers & City of Kalamazoo Announce Lease Extension Published on February 05, 2026 The Kalamazoo Growlers and the City of Kalamazoo have announced a 10-year lease extension at Homer Stryker Field, keeping baseball and community events at Mayor’s Riverfront Park through the 2038 season. This continued partnership supports championship baseball, community events, and a vibrant gathering place for the Kalamazoo area. Tagged as: , News
Portage Creek Restoration Complete at Milham Park Published on January 29, 2026 Restoration work is now complete on Portage Creek in Milham Park (607 E Kilgore Road), building on work to restore the creek back to its natural state that began in 2021 with the removal of the park’s dam. Tagged as: , News
Portage Creek Restoration Underway at Milham Park Published on December 22, 2025 Restoration work is now underway on Portage Creek in Milham Park (607 E Kilgore Road), continuing work to restore the creek back to its natural state that began in 2021 with the removal of the park’s dam. Tagged as: , News
Holiday Cheer in Bronson Park with Lights, Cocoa, and Letters to Santa Published on December 03, 2025 Kzoo Parks is welcoming the entire Kalamazoo community to Bronson Park on Thursday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. for “December to Remember,” a holiday event for Kalamazoo families. The event will offer a variety of free holiday activities for everyone to enjoy. Tagged as: , News
Community Invited to Celebrate at November 28 Tree Lighting Ceremony Published on November 20, 2025 The City of Kalamazoo will host its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 28 in Bronson Park (200 S. Rose St). Festivities are planned from 5 to 7 p.m., with the lighting of the park at approximately 6 p.m. Tagged as: , News
New Farmers' Market Space Set to Host Winter Markets & More Published on November 03, 2025 Construction will be completed this month on the new $6 million multipurpose building at the Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market, located at 1234 Bank Street. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the building will be held onsite on Monday, November 17 at 3 p.m. The ceremony will include a welcome from Kzoo Parks Director Patrick McVerry followed by remarks from City Manager Jim Ritsema and Mayor David Anderson. Tagged as: , News
Milham Park will Transform into a Halloween Forest on October 25 Published on October 15, 2025 Halloween Forest will return to Milham Park on Saturday, October 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Halloween Forest is a completely free trick-or-treating event for Kalamazoo families. This year’s event is sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union. Tagged as: , News
Gates, Restrooms, & Water Fountains Will Close for Season on Oct. 1 Published on September 30, 2025 Restrooms, water fountains, and vehicle gates at some City of Kalamazoo parks will close for the fall and winter months starting Wednesday, October 1 through May 1 of next year. Parks will continue to be open year-round, daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. Tagged as: , News
Crane Park Summer Cinema Movie Rescheduled for Friday, August 1 Published on July 29, 2025 Kzoo Parks will host its next Summer Cinema movie event on Friday, August 1 with a free showing of IF at Crane Park (2001 S Westnedge Ave). This event was rescheduled from Friday, July 25 due to the weather. Tagged as: , News