Of all the parks I experienced during the last weeks in Kalamazoo, Milham Park was my favorite. At…read more49 acres, it is one of the larger parks and it is bisected by Portage Creek. This means that there are three bridges over the creek and they're beyond lovely. Picnic tables and a pavilion (though it needs some sweeping) that has electricity and water fountains and a playground nearby. There are other playgrounds in the park, connected by walking trails. The bridge nearest the entry and parking lot on East Kilgore was my favorite. A paved path from the parking lot, through the pavilion and over the bridge means that this beauty is also available for folks who are mobility challenged. There is a second entrance at Milham Park Road with another bridge and from there, a view of the neighboring golf course. Love, love, love Milham Park. Well done, Kalamazoo. [Review 11245 overall, 1021 of 2019.]

What? No reviews? Are you KIDDING me? This was my go-to park in the Kalamazoo area for the longest…read moretime and I've been coming here for at least 20 years. I used to love climbing the big pines along the water's edge, all the way to the top, back when I was a young adventure-lover. I'm an old adventure-lover now and I weigh more, so it's been a long time since I've done that. There's plenty of space to walk around here along lots of little streams, there's a small but pretty dam, lots of picnic spots. Milham Park is about equidistant from my house and my husband's work so we meet up there for lunch pretty regularly and watch kids feed the birds. Please be aware of what is and isn't safe for birds to eat and do not bring them bread! There's lots of covered picnic areas and BBQ stations, so it would be a great spot for a work or family get-together, a nice playground area for kids. On my last visit a hula hooper was doing all sorts of awesome tricks and we had the best time watching her. It's kind of the bee's knees, actually.

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.

The beach there sucks, they have parts blocked off so there's very little area to swim and the…read morelifeguards will pull everyone get out of the water every 15 minutes

Hurray for a bit of good news amid an abysmal year. Tests came back for the beach staffers who were…read moreshowing potential Covid symptoms and they received the all-clear. It's freezing out today so the beach is a no-go right now, but it's wonderful to have the option available. They've got another beach campfire event, drive in movie, and drive in concert scheduled at the park this month as well. We appreciate their efforts to provide social but socially distanced events, although we hope they'll do a better job hiring local and/or talented bands for future summer concert series.

It really is such a shame that this park doesn't have a beach. We are super fortunate to live on…read moreone of the Portage lakes and have access all the time, but between West, Austin, and Long Lake's parks only Long Lake has a beach (at Ramona Park). Nonetheless, this park has incredible views and offers decent fishing opportunities off of two extended docks, one of which features a large covered gazebo with benches. The playground area here looks legit, and my partner and I always enjoy stopping for a break here when we do a 9-mile cycling route that basically wraps around Austin Lake plus an extra mile each way to access the route from where we live. As with Long Lake, the boat launch is at a completely separate location from the park. Unlike Ramona Park, there is no charge to park at Lakeside Park. We are super excited at the prospect of all the cycling routes in the Vicksburg and Portage area connecting soon. Work got underway on connecting the Vicksburg path into Portage early last year but was halted due to the pandemic. So happy to have a little bit of spring-like weather this week to get out and celebrate all the wonderful natural spaces in our community.

Thanks to our friends, we had a chance to see and enjoy this park…read more The park has great view to the lake with two decks on each side. We saw some folks fishing while we were there. There's also a small trail where you can exercise too. Don't worry, there are a couple of picnic areas for you and your family to bbq and enjoy the serenity of the beautiful lake. The parking lot has lights so when you leave the park at sunset, you won't be walking in the dark to your car.

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.]

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!

Nice area that is not too crowded. The playground is simple and for older kids…read more Gazebo and bathrooms very close

Has a great playground with sandbox, soccer field, pavilion, walking and bike paths. Fitness area…read morefor working out.

A pretty massive park for Texas Township, very beautiful. There are multiple fields for football,…read morelacrosse, or whatever else you would want to do. Along with these there are bathrooms a drinking fountain, a baseball field, and basketball courts. Surrounding the entire park is a pretty large pathway that i would say is anywhere from 0.5mi to 1mi long. Finally there is tons of parking space and a fee pull-up bars on the far left side of the park.

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.]

This free venue bring community. Local fund raising venders and neighbors enjoying lawn shows…read more Bring a chair and enjoy a show, two offered each night. Handicap parking available and carts to assist as needed. Restrooms close by. Beautiful place for the young and old.

We are so fortunate to live so close to this wonderful park!…read more It's a great place for the kids to play on the playgrounds, walk the dog, go sledding in the winter, enjoy the festival, plays and concerts in the summer.

Pavilions, baseball fields, basketball court and playground. Bathrooms during games open. Lots of…read moreparking. Great place to get into sports. Several fields to practice games in. Paved path for bikes, scooters or skating.

We love the Richland park. There is so much green space, it never really feels super busy. They…read morehave several baseball/softball fields, a football field, a basketball court, tons of parking and a sweet little playground. Coupled with several pavilions, this is a perfect spot for a family picnic or a gathering of friends. We've played kickball on the ball diamonds, ultimate frisbee on the big grassy area and hammocked in the trees. Just a great little park.