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
Playground, Pump Track, & Kayak Launch 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, playground, 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
Bike Rodeo on May 13 will Help Kids Get Ready for Biking this Summer Published on May 07, 2026 Kzoo Parks and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) will host a free bike clinic on Wednesday, May 13 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market (1204 Bank St). Tagged as: , News
Bark in the Park Event to be Held on May 1 at Fairmount Dog Park Published on April 22, 2026 The Kalamazoo community is invited to a special dog-themed event at Fairmount Dog Park (1108 Prairie Ave) on Friday, May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Bark in the Park” is a free event that will feature pet adoptions, a live DJ, food trucks, local pet vendors, and a cutest pup competition. Tagged as: , News