It was absolutely staggering to see how much more activity this particular park started to see when…read morethe pandemic hit. My partner and I have been long time year-round outdoor enthusiasts, but have noticed that historically in the winter months the hiking and biking paths are mostly only trafficked by people training for early season marathons. Not so these days. We met up with a friend this weekend for a socially distanced trudge through this snow. Much of the terrain here had been fairly well tramped down, but the smaller pads closer to the lake were almost entirely untrampled. My partner was relieved to have his snow pants on as parts of the path were knee deep in snow. We saw some cross-country skiers enjoying the paths as well. Keep in mind that the parking lots often fill up and there and there aren't really secondary parking options unless you wanted to park in the tech campus at WMU. also, the path doesn't wrap all the way around the lake, so if you try to circle around you will have to walk along Drake road for about an eighth of a mile. The speed limit is relatively high there and the spot you'll walk along is on the downward descent of a hill, so stay close to the guardrail and keep your eyes peeled for cars. The large open field adjacent to the hiking trails here is one of the best views of the sunset in the area, and you can catch a glimpse of the sunset across the pond as well.

Beautiful day for a walk with nature at Asylum Park. Even had a few deer friends with us.read more

I have been visiting Woods Lake for several years. I know the Lake is on the small side, but it is…read morecertainly safer than most lakes I have seen. The restrooms, drinking fountain, and picnic pavilion are definitely a plus. They were just recently updated. The water temperature of the lake feels like that if a bathtub. It is very warm. It is also clear enough for me to open my eyes underwater. I have taken my inflatable stand-up paddle board to Woods Lake several times. I know one brat said you'd get swimmer's itch, but I disagree. I never had any issues with water quality. I wear beach socks or water shoes to avoid directly touching anything with my bare feet, and I stay in the area just in front of the sandy shore. I know most of the sandy shore has been submerged, but that's what fucking happens with inland lakes!

We've been swimming here for years, so I was surprised to see I hadn't written a review yet!…read more This park has a sandy (with some gravel) beach, accessed via a hilly sidewalk from the handicap parking next to the newish picnic pavilion. Note: to get to the handicap parking, you don't park up top (and walk down those stairs, obviously!), but drive down a clearly marked accessible road down to the four handicap spaces nearer to the beach. You will still have to walk/wheel from those spots to the water. The water starts out really shallow (good for playing, if you have littles), and then goes deep pretty quickly. There is often a bunch of seaweed near to the shore, and, depending on the weather, the water can be murky. Persevere! STILL! It is a swimmable lake, and feels really good to get in the water, so close to home. There's a small playground area, a grassy area next to the sidewalks, and then, along the lakeshore, plenty of space for fishing.

Nothing beats a nice stroll in the park. No matter the season! The beautiful green now has a slap…read moreshot of other colors bringing the fall features to life! But as lovers of spring and summer. Green was our calling card for sure. Very beautiful park!

I stopped here for a bit to destress in the green. This is a very pretty park that has been set…read moreaside though it isn't completely isolated from the noises of the buses and trucks that pass by. Still, pretty, green, refreshing. Great walking and jogging and biking trails, picnic benches, covered areas, grills, fishing areas, permanent structures with restrooms. This park has everything. Over 200 acress and connected by a 3.5 mile trail. [Review 11230 overall, 1006 of 2019.]

A very interesting park surrounded by some of the most beautiful buildings in Kalamazoo. It's a…read moreplace to read a book or relax and enjoy the scenery or walk your dog. There's a few resident challenged people but they are not as bad as you might think,

Downtown Kalamazoo, Bronson Park is at the enter of the municipal district with the City Hall…read morebuilding across from one side and the Public Library across from another. Some excellent topiaries, beautifully mowed grass, trees, benches and even a bandshell that I am sure is popular. I enjoyed walking in the park and tried to stay away from the homeless folks who decided now was a time to have a fight to provide some entertainment. It ended just as I was ready to call 911. [Review 11219 overall, 995 of 2019.]

Great park! The playground has a bit for everyone from swings, to rock climbing to a mini play…read morestructure for younger kids. They also have a great cement track around the playground area that you can run, walk or ride bikes or scooters. Also, two covered areas with picnic tables to rent out for birthday party etc or enjoy an impromptu picnic. This is one of my kids favorites. Plus it never seems overly busy and there is plenty of parking.

We drive by here all the time and recently noticed the park play area looked completely new so we…read moremade an impromptu visit one very hot afternoon. Plenty of parking. The play equipment is new, interesting and different from other parks so my kids really liked trying it all out. They had a separate little kids area and an area that encouraged music making. There was a tall climbing structure my son loved. Restrooms are nearby and clean. Large area for soccer or baseball, as well as big fields for open play. Covered picnic area and gazebo. I think you can rent these areas out. I also saw a poster that they do summer movies there about once a month with free popcorn from Kalamazoo 10, just bring a chair. This park is close and convenient so I'm sure we'll stop back by.

I have watched this trail around 60 times in the past few months, and have no intention of…read morestopping. It's a small walk, but such a gem to discover. If you enjoy animals, especially birds, you see and hear more than in any other park.

Really well kept up trails! I saw a lot of wildlife. There is not parking near the entrance of the…read morepreserve, but I parked in Oakwood Plaza and walked over, it was under a half mile. There were benches sporadically for resting or birdwatching. If you stick to the main trail (it's a loop), it's just over a mile.

Fantastic trail that is mostly flat and a mix of crushed stone and paved. It had rained the day…read morebefore we rode and the crushed stone was still in great condition. We rode one-way from Kalamazoo to South Haven and logged 38 miles. We stopped for lunch in Gobles. Traffic on the trail was light on a weekday. The trail is mostly rural and wooded. The trail is well maintained, well marked, and in good condition. There are pit toilets every few miles. There is water along the trail and it's mostly old-fashioned hand-pumps, which is fun. There are a even a couple of camp sites along the trail, which looked nice enough with a picnic table and fire ring.

This is an easily walkable/bikeable sometimes-shaded, bucolic trail created as a "rail trail" on a…read moreformer railroad bed from the 1870's. It is all asphalt, flat, & winds alongside bodies of water, sometimes busy main roads and with lots of wildflowers growing alongside (also flies...so, bring bug spray). It is 33.5 miles long, has a campground, Kal Haven Outpost, on the South Haven end of it, as well as a water fountain, bike tools & rest rooms. There are covered bridges & overpasses to go under and through, nice views alongside & benches to rest on. We started on the trail midday and, interestingly enough, barricades, closing down the trail, were put up sometime during our walk. We are lucky that we got in our walk before this happened.

Lmy husband and I have loved coming here this last year to eat our lunch in the vehicle. The view…read moreis great, especially after spring when everything bloomed! Love looking at the architecture in the neighborhood too!

I finally got the chance to re-visit! I kind of love playing tennis here…read more There are only two courts, and both nets need some tightening, but I felt fancy regardless. Here I am, driving up a stone road, playing tennis in a court carved into a hill, in a tranquil part of town, all the while unbothered by anyone. I felt like I had my own little slice of Wimbledon. The sunset was gorgeous and the boulders lining the court and fading into the hill were a nice touch, too. With a little TLC top the courts themselves, this place could be perfect. The Park itself isn't that big, but it make for a great tennis spot or sunset picnic.

Surrounded by homes, this 5 acre park in the Northside neighborhood of Kalamazoo includes a large…read moreplayground, tennis court, biking and walking trail and basketball courts. Shared picnic areas, grills and permanent structures that have toilets, too. The park is named after William LaCrone, who was the Parks Superintendent in 1935. [Review 11215 overall, 991 of 2019.]