Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI

Places to go in Kalamazoo

19 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Al Sabo Land Preserve

Outdoors

Al Sabo Land Preserve

Large, scenic preserve featuring wooded areas, meadows & wetlands, plus trails for hiking & cycling.

6310 Texas Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Asylum Lake Preserve

Outdoors

Asylum Lake Preserve

274-acre park with a sizable lake, several hiking trails & wildlife like deer & waterfowl.

3836 S Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA

Bow in the Clouds Preserve

Outdoors

Bow in the Clouds Preserve

Sprawling nature conservation site with woods & wetlands, wildlife, walking paths & a boardwalk.

3401 Nazareth Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA

Bronson Park

Outdoors

Bronson Park

This tranquil green space with a fountain & statues features shade trees, benches & picnic tables.

200 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Flesher Field

Outdoors

Flesher Field

783C+GP2, 3664 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Fort Custer Recreation Area

Outdoors

Fort Custer Recreation Area

Ex-WWII training area now a vast park with camping on farmlike terrain plus biking & hiking trails.

5163 Fort Custer Dr, Augusta, MI 49012, USA

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

Outdoors

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

Horse, biking & hiking trails run 33 miles through small towns & historic spots in this small park.

4143 10th St N, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Outdoors

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Center with pine forest & prairie trails, plus nature-themed paintings & arboretum sculptures.

7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Kindleberger Park

Outdoors

Kindleberger Park

122 Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004, USA

Lakeview Park

Outdoors

Lakeview Park

9345 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002, USA

Markin Glen County Park

Outdoors

Markin Glen County Park

Former private estate with hiking trails, ball fields, a swimming lake & a 38-site campground.

5300 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49004, USA

Mayors Riverfront Park

Outdoors

Mayors Riverfront Park

Natural park offering walking & biking trails along the Kalamazoo River as well as a playground.

251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA

Milham Park

Outdoors

Milham Park

49-acre park featuring big shade trees, a creek & ballfields that's popular for picnics & events.

607 E Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA

Oshtemo Township Hall and Playground park

Outdoors

Oshtemo Township Hall and Playground park

7275 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Portage Creek Bicentennial Park

Outdoors

Portage Creek Bicentennial Park

200-acre linear park offering multi-use trails, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus fishing & benches.

910 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA

Portman Nature Preserve

Outdoors

Portman Nature Preserve

28779-27815 49th Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079, USA

Prairie View County Park

Outdoors

Prairie View County Park

210-acre lakeside park offering a swimming beach, dog park, covered picnic areas & athletic fields.

899 E U Ave, Vicksburg, MI 49097, USA

Spring Valley Park

Outdoors

Spring Valley Park

Large park with a lake offering picnic areas, trails & playgrounds plus soccer & softball fields.

2606 Mt Olivet Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004, USA

Woods Lake Park

Outdoors

Woods Lake Park

Serene lake bordered by wooded areas, featuring a small sandy beach for swimming & a playground.

2900 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA