Gates, Restrooms, & Water Fountains Will Close for Season on Oct. 1 Published on September 29, 2026 Restrooms, water fountains, and vehicle gates at some City of Kalamazoo parks will close for the fall and winter months starting Thursday, 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
Families Invited to Paddling Event This Saturday at Woods Lake Park Published on July 09, 2026 Kzoo Parks and the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council will host Youth & Family Paddle 101 on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woods Lake Park (2900 Oakland Dr). This free event is open to families with children ages 7 and up and does not require any prior paddling experience. Tagged as: , News
Kzoo Parks Summer Cinema Event Series Starts Friday, June 26 Published on June 18, 2026 Kzoo Parks is bringing free outdoor movies to neighborhoods across Kalamazoo with the return of its Summer Cinema series. From June through August, community members are invited to gather in City parks for family-friendly movie nights featuring pre-show activities, local youth entrepreneurs, music, and big-screen entertainment. Tagged as: , News
Princeton Park Reopens with Nature-Themed Playground Published on June 14, 2026 Princeton Park is back open and ready for families and neighbors to enjoy! The updated playground features a nature-inspired design, including a treehouse style play structure and a mushroom themed table and stools. Tagged as: , News
NHL STREET™ Returns to Kalamazoo Published on June 05, 2026 Kalamazoo Wings and Kzoo Parks team up for third year, bringing NHL STREET™ to almost 200 summer campers with five free camps in Kalamazoo. Tagged as: , News
Lunchtime Live! Returns to Bronson Park on Friday, June 12 Published on June 04, 2026 Lunchtime Live! returns to Bronson Park on Friday, June 12, bringing live music, summertime games, and a variety of food trucks to downtown Kalamazoo throughout the summer. The free event series will take place Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through August 28. Lunchtime Live! is presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union. Tagged as: , News
Kik Pool to open for Season on June 3 Published on May 29, 2026 The Kik Pool located at Upjohn Park (1018 Walter Street) will open for the summer on Wednesday, June 3. The pool will be open daily for the season through Sunday, August 9, offering opportunities for residents of all ages to cool off, stay active, and enjoy summer. Tagged as: , News
Pump Track, & Kayak Launch, and More Coming Soon to Verburg Park Published on May 21, 2026 Construction is now underway on a major improvement project at Verburg Park (669 Gull Rd) that will bring several new recreational amenities to the community, including a bicycle pump track, swings, fitness equipment, pavilion, and kayak launch. Tagged as: , News
Community Invited to Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on May 16 Published on May 13, 2026 Kzoo Parks and the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo are bringing back their World Migratory Bird Day celebration on Saturday, May 16, with an expanded lineup of activities and experiences in the event’s second year. Tagged as: , News
Kalamazoo Parks Are Summer-Ready Published on May 11, 2026 Kalamazoo city parks are ready for another great summer season. Restrooms are open, water fountains have been turned on, and pickleball and tennis court nets are back up and ready for play. Tagged as: , News