With options such as a splash pad, beaches, playgrounds, trails and more, we are lucky to be surrounded by so many parks. Thanks to the help of our KZOOkids.com readers, we have put together a list of some of our favorite parks in Kalamazoo and the surrounding cities. Check out our guide below to find the perfect one for your family – or make plans to visit them all!

(River Oaks Park)

GALESBURG

River Oaks Park | 9202 East Michigan Avenue (M-96), Galesburg, 49053

• 330 acres
• Splash pad (open Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Two pavilions
• Dog park
• Playground area
• Trails
• Fishing and boating ramp
• Softball diamonds
• Soccer complex with 20 fields
• Volleyball court

(Markin Glen Park)

KALAMAZOO

Markin Glen Park | 5300 North Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, 49004

• Camping
• 160 acres
• Trails
• Volleyball and tennis courts
• Swimming beach
• Fishing
• Five pavilions
• Baseball diamond
• Playgrounds
• Note: Admission to Markin Glen Park is $5 per vehicle

(Upjohn Park)

Upjohn Park | Corner of Lake and Walter Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

• 50 meter outdoor Kik swimming pool (open June to August)
• Soccer field
• Baseball diamond
• Basketball and tennis courts
• Pavilion
• Trails
• Skateboard park
• Grills and restrooms available to the public
• Playground

(Oshtemo Park)

OSHTEMO

Oshtemo Township Park | 7275 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, 49009

• Recently renovated
• Playground areas for younger and older children
• Pickleball court
• Two pavilions
• Tennis and basketball courts
• Wiffleball field
• 18 hole disc golf course
• Restrooms

(Kindleberger Park)

PARCHMENT

Kindleberger Park | 650 S Riverview Drive, Parchment, 49004

• 40 acres
• Baseball diamond complex with four fields
• Two softball diamonds
• Two playground areas
• Three pavilions
• Skating area
• Tennis courts
• Walking paths
• Gazebo
• Summer entertainment

(Sherwood Park)

PLAINWELL

Sherwood Park | 121 North Sherwood, Plainwell, 49080

• Basketball courts
• Tables and benches
• Playground area
• Volleyball courts
• Ice rink in the winter
• Veterans Memorial

(Celery Flats)

PORTAGE

Celery Flats | 7335 Garden Lane, Portage, 49002

• Playground area
• Gazebo and other buildings available for rent
• Trails
• Historical buildings
• Restrooms
• Amphitheater with summer entertainment

(Haverhill Park)

Haverhill Park | 6799 Hampton Street, Portage, 49024

• Playground area
• Basketball and tennis courts
• Trails
• Picnic tables
• Restrooms
• In-line hockey rink

(Lakeview Park)

Lakeview Park | 9345 Portage Road, Portage, MI 49002

• Located on Austin Lake
• Fishing is permitted off docks
• Two pavilions available for rent, accommodating 60 and 85 people
• Volleyball, tennis and basketball courts
• Baseball diamond
• Grills, restrooms and picnic tables
• Two playground areas, one with brand new equipment for ages 5-12
• Walking trails

(Oakland Drive Park)

Oakland Drive Park | 7650 Oakland Drive, Portage, 49024

• Tennis, basketball and volleyball courts
• Sledding hill
• Softball field
• Soccer field
• Trails
• Playground equipment
• Pavilion and restrooms available for public use

(Ramona Park)

Ramona Park | 8600 South Sprinkle Road, Portage, 49002

• Basketball, tennis and volleyball courts
• Soccer and football fields
• Baseball diamond
• Grills, restrooms, picnic tables
• Swimming at Romano Park Beach
• Three pavilions
• Fishing
• Please note: Admission from June 10-September 5 is $5 for Portage residents. Annual passes are available

(Richland Township Park) 

RICHLAND

Richland Township Park | 5189 N 32nd Street, Richland, 49083

• 48 acres
• Playground
• Walking paths
• Baseball and softball diamonds
• Pavilion
• Gazebo
• Soccer, rugby and lacrosse fields
• Volleyball and basketball courts
• Restrooms and grills available to the public