Parks & Facilities

Crane Park

2001 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo 49008

Crane Park is a beautiful 10-acre garden park on Westnedge Hill that is a popular venue for outdoor weddings. Visitors can walk nearly 700 feet of pathways or meet friends for a picnic or game of tennis or pickleball.

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Southside Park

2156 Race Street, Kalamazoo 49001

Southside Park in the Edison neighborhood is perfect for small gatherings. A pavilion with two picnic tables and a grill offers a nice spot for a birthday party or afternoon cook out.

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Kik Pool

1018 Walter Street, Kalamazoo 49001

The Kik Pool is Kalamazoo’s destination for aquatic fun all summer long. The pool welcomes all community members for open swimming and also hosts a number of other activities such as aqua fitness, swimming lessons, lap swimming, and a swim meet.

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Spring Valley Park

2600 Mt Olivet Road, Kalamazoo 49004

At nearly 186 acres, Spring Valley Park is one of Kalamazoo’s largest city parks and one of the best places to admire the natural beauty of the area.

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Farrell Park

809 N Rose Street, Kalamazoo 49007

Farrell Park is a 1.5 acre park in the Northside neighborhood that offers a playground, pavilion, bathrooms, and paved path.

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Mayors' Riverfront Park

251 Mills Street, Kalamazoo 49048

Mayors’ Riverfront Park is a 64-acre recreation destination. It's located on the Kalamazoo River and connected to the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail, with plenty of amenities for everyone to enjoy.

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Announcement : Work will begin on Monday, August 17 at Mayors’ Riverfront Park for an EPA project to complete soil testing and add monitoring wells.

Starting on Monday, August 24 the boat launch and nearby parking area will be closed for about two weeks and a portion of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail from the boat launch back to the pedestrian bridge will be closed for about a month for this work.

Reed Street Park

1700 Portage Street, Kalamazoo 49001

Reed Street Park is conveniently located off Portage Street next to a grocery store and easy to access by car, bus, or on foot. You’ll find a variety of new amenities added during renovations in 2019.

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Davis Street Park

901 Davis Street, Kalamazoo 49008

Davis Street Park is a one-acre park located in the heart of the Vine neighborhood. It’s the perfect community gathering place attracting all ages to skate, play, or simply enjoy a shady seat under the picnic shelter.

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Upjohn Park

1000 Walter Street, Kalamazoo 49001

Upjohn Park spans 18 acres and is one of the busiest parks in Kalamazoo. It's connected to the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail and is home to Kik Pool, the only 50-meter outdoor swimming pool in the Kalamazoo area, among its many amenities.

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Woods Lake Park

2900 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo 49008

Woods Lake Park is in the heart of Kalamazoo, near the Oakland/Winchell and Oakwood Neighborhoods. The park is perfect for a fun summer outing, with a sandy beach, picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a playground.

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