Woods Lake Beach is closed until further notice due to the water quality. Recent water testing detected E. coli levels above the total body contact standard. The public is advised to avoid total body contact with the water at Woods Lake until further notice. Additional updates will be provided when the beach reopens.
Swim for Success provided by Kzoo Parks, in partnership with Kalamazoo College - strives to give children the opportunity to learn and grow in the pool. Teaching kids not only valuable swimming skills, but also keeping them safe and comfortable in and around the water. Swimming instruction taught by Kalamazoo College students. All abilities welcomed!
This program has an application process. Only those who apply and approved - will be able to register for the program.
We plan all of our programs to be as safe as possible and fun for everyone, but many activities have some unavoidable risk. We want to make sure parents and student athletes understand signs and symptoms of concussions before they participate.
Youth ages 5-14
$75 per family
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fall: Oct. 6 - Nov. 12
Cohort 1: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cohort 2: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
*No programming on days that Kalamazoo Public Schools is closed
Kalamazoo College Pool 1010 Academy Street
You first will need to apply for SFS. Then if you are approved you will receive an email to sign up.
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Program Assistance is also available through Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation to ensure programs are available and affordable to everyone. Learn more and apply