Parks & Facilities – Kzoo Parks

Parks & Facilities

Kzoo Parks is proud to maintain more than 30 parks and public spaces for community members and Kalamazoo visitors to enjoy. Each has unique charms and together they offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities for people of all ages. You can find a PDF parks map here. City parks are also available for rent to host parties, picnics, or other special events. If you are interested in hosting a special event at one of Kalamazoo’s city parks, you can learn more here.

Milham Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">774 E Kilgore Rd</span>

Milham Park
774 E Kilgore Rd

Milham Park
774 E Kilgore Rd

Beautiful Milham Park is a historic, 49-acre park located in the southwest part of the City. Portage Creek runs throug the park, crossed by three bridges and a network of natural paths that wind beneath hundreds of mature trees. Milham Park is a...

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail is free to use and has a paved-asphalt surface that is 10-feet wide. It’s a multi-purpose trail for non-motorized transportation and recreation. The trail connects downtown Kalamazoo to the Kalamazoo Nature...

Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market

Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market

Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market

The Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market connects our community with more than 100 local vendors, farmers, craftsman and other businesses every week. A wide variety of produce, products, and prepared food and drink are available, and the Market often...

Kik Pool <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">1018 Walter St</span>

Kik Pool
1018 Walter St

Kik Pool
1018 Walter St

Throughout the summer, the Kik Pool hosts aqua fitness, swimming lessons, lap swimming, open swimming, and a swim meet. The pool is also available to host your party or special event!

Youth Development Center <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">230 E Crosstown Parkway</span>

Youth Development Center
230 E Crosstown Parkway

Youth Development Center
230 E Crosstown Parkway

Kzoo Parks’ Youth Development Center hosts our after school program and is one of our Summer Kamp Kzoo sites.

Eastern Hills Golf Course <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">6075 East G Avenue</span>

Eastern Hills Golf Course
6075 East G Avenue

Eastern Hills Golf Course
6075 East G Avenue

Eastern Hills Golf Club is a well-maintained 27-hole layout northeast of Kalamazoo, on a 220 acre parcel at G Avenue and 27th Street . Facilities include a complete pro shop, full service bar, power golf cars and practice facilities. The course...

Milham Park Golf Course <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">4200 Lovers Lane</span>

Milham Park Golf Course
4200 Lovers Lane

Milham Park Golf Course
4200 Lovers Lane

Milham Park Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole, par 72 layout located on 130 acres adjacent to beautiful Milham Park on the southern edge of Kalamazoo. Facilities include a large award-winning pro shop, snack bar, power golf cars, and practice...

Red Arrow Golf Course <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">1041 King Highway</span>

Red Arrow Golf Course
1041 King Highway

Red Arrow Golf Course
1041 King Highway

As a one-mile walking course, Red Arrow provides low-cost, high-value golf as a community service. It plays quickly and offers a great variety of short-game skill practice. The par 29 riverside terrain is a pleasurable recreational opportunity...

Henderson Tot Lot <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">1601 Henderson Ct</span>

Henderson Tot Lot
1601 Henderson Ct

Henderson Tot Lot
1601 Henderson Ct

Henderson Tot Lot is a one acre community park in the West Main Hill neighborhood. With support from the Foundation for Excellence, the Henderson Tot Lot received park improvements in 2018 including new playgrounds for both 2-5 and 5-12 year...

Bronson Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">200 W South St</span>

Bronson Park
200 W South St

Bronson Park
200 W South St

Kalamazoo’s oldest park, named after city founder Titus Bronson, is a 3.5 acre home to fountains, sculptures and memorials. Bronson Park is also a popular location for many downtown events that include Lunchtime Live! every Friday, June through...

Versluis & Dickinson Softball Complex

Versluis & Dickinson Softball Complex

Versluis & Dickinson Softball Complex

Versluis & Dickinson Softball Complex is home to the City’s softball and teeball fields. The complex also has a playground, toilets, and drinking fountains.

South Westnedge Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">1101 South Westnedge Ave</span>

South Westnedge Park
1101 South Westnedge Ave

South Westnedge Park
1101 South Westnedge Ave

South Westnedge Park is a quiet community park with many park benches to rest on while under the cool canopy of trees. The brick lined paths crisscrossing through the park add a unique feel.

Verburg Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">729 E Patterson St</span>

Verburg Park
729 E Patterson St

Verburg Park
729 E Patterson St

Verburg Park is a great park for the outdoor recreationalist. With nearly 10 acres of area, Verburg has plenty of grassy open areas as well as a grill, swing set, and grass surface basketball court. Verburg is bordered by the Kalamazoo River and...

Fairmount Dog Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">1108 Prairie Ave</span>

Fairmount Dog Park
1108 Prairie Ave

Fairmount Dog Park
1108 Prairie Ave

This beautiful, 12 acre, quiet, pet-friendly dog park features a fenced area for dogs off-leash, a watering hole, and a separate small dog area. For their humans; benches, picnic tables and a small pavilion are provided. A “stoop and scoop”...

Rockwell Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">1106 Trimble Ave</span>

Rockwell Park
1106 Trimble Ave

Rockwell Park
1106 Trimble Ave

Rockwell Park is located in the northeast corner of the Eastside neighborhood and is home to many community events in the summer including National Night Out. Rockwell is five acres large and is split into two sections by Trimble Ave. With...

Frays Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">4400 Canterbury Ave</span>

Frays Park
4400 Canterbury Ave

Frays Park
4400 Canterbury Ave

Frays Park is an 11 acre community park that offers plenty of activities for the whole family. With support from the Foundation for Excellence, Frays received park improvements in 2018 that included the installation of new tennis and pickleball...

Mayors’ Riverfront Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">251 Mills St</span>

Mayors’ Riverfront Park
251 Mills St

Mayors’ Riverfront Park
251 Mills St

Mayors’ Riverfront Park is a 64 acre recreation destination bordered by the Kalamazoo River. If you’re looking to enjoy the great outdoors either by kayak, bike, or foot, then Mayors’ Riverfront Park is the place to be. Or if...

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park is located just North of Downtown in the Northside neighborhood. This one acre park has open grassy areas with bench lined walkways that meet in the center forming a circle around a Martin Luther King Jr...

Rose Park Veteran’s Memorial

Rose Park Veteran’s Memorial

Rose Park Veteran’s Memorial

Rose Park is a beautiful memorial dedicated to veterans at the East Gateway to the city. Rose Park is located on the Kalamazoo River and part of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail (KRVT) runs alongside the park. Since 1991, the park has been a...

Upjohn Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">1000 Walter St</span>

Upjohn Park
1000 Walter St

Upjohn Park
1000 Walter St

Upjohn Park spans 18 acres and is one of the busiest parks in Kalamazoo. Upjohn contains a “Boundless Playground”, a skatepark, multi-use field, basketball courts, tennis courts, grills, and a picnic shelter with tables. A section of the...

Southside Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">2156 Race St</span>

Southside Park
2156 Race St

Southside Park
2156 Race St

Southside Park, located in the Edison neighborhood, covers nearly 6 acres of area and is perfect for small gatherings. A pavilion with two picnic tables and a grill offer a nice spot for a birthday party or afternoon cook out. Not far from the...

Reed Street Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">1700 Portage St</span>

Reed Street Park
1700 Portage St

Reed Street Park
1700 Portage St

Reed Street Park is an easy walk or bus ride away. Located right off Portage St and next to a grocery store, this park is convenient for an afternoon visit. In this 1.5 acre park you’ll find a grill and a playground designed for 3-5 year olds.

Crane Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">2001 S Westnedge Ave</span>

Crane Park
2001 S Westnedge Ave

Crane Park
2001 S Westnedge Ave

Crane Park is a beautiful garden park that is host to many weddings throughout the summer. You can walk the near 700 feet of grass pathways though the various flowers, shrubs, and trees. Crane Park is currently closed due to park improvement...

Springmont Tot Lot <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">2416 Springmont Ave</span>

Springmont Tot Lot
2416 Springmont Ave

Springmont Tot Lot
2416 Springmont Ave

Springmont Tot Lot is a park dedicated to our littlest park enthusiasts. With many different structures to swing on, slide down, climb over, under and around there is plenty for children to experience and explore. Lunch dates are more convenient...

Davis Street Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">901 Davis St</span>

Davis Street Park
901 Davis St

Davis Street Park
901 Davis St

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. With support from the...

Sherwood Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">300 Wallace Ave</span>

Sherwood Park
300 Wallace Ave

Sherwood Park
300 Wallace Ave

Sherwood Park is a nice wooded community park to observe squirrels and birds moving atop the trees. Picnic tables located near the playground allow for a nice play date under the shade. The rolling hills and numerous trees make this little oasis...

LaCrone Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">535 W Patterson St</span>

LaCrone Park
535 W Patterson St

LaCrone Park
535 W Patterson St

Bordered by residential areas, LaCrone Park offers a hub of recreation in the Northside neighborhood. LaCrone spans an area of 5 acres and offers several ways to get active including a playground, tennis court, non-motorized trail, and basketball...

Spring Valley Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">2606 Mt Olivet Road</span>

Spring Valley Park
2606 Mt Olivet Road

Spring Valley Park
2606 Mt Olivet Road

At nearly 186 acres, Spring Valley Park is one of Kalamazoo’s largest city parks and one of the best places to admire wildlife and the natural beauty of the area. Walkers and runners will love the 3.2 miles of paved trails, and there are three...

Woods Lake Park <br><span style="font-size:16px; text-align:left">2718 Oakland Dr</span>

Woods Lake Park
2718 Oakland Dr

Woods Lake Park
2718 Oakland Dr

Woods Lake Park is situated on 6.47 acres 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 (with six picnic tables), restrooms, and a...

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