Kzoo Parks

10/14/2026

The next session of After School Orchestra starts on Thursday, October 22 and includes grades 4 - 7! 🎶🎻 Join Ms. Alyssa to learn, play, and grow your orchestra skills.

Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation also offers program assistance to cover up to 100% of program cost for Kalamazoo city residents.

Learn more & sign up at www.kzooparks.org/AfterSchoolOrchestra

10/12/2026

The bike pump track at Verburg Park is nearly complete! We are waiting for concrete work to be finished before the track is ready for use.

For your safety please wait to use the track until this final work is complete. Thank you for your patience and cooperation, we’re excited to welcome you all to use this new amenity soon!

10/05/2026

Calling all gamers in grades 3 - 5! 🎮 ✨Our Elementary Esports League is back on October 15! Pick between Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros and compete every Thursday. The season ends with a tournament on November 14.

Sign up at www.kzooparks.org/ElementaryEsports

10/02/2026

There is still time to join us for FREE Zumba next Tuesday, and October 20th. Come out and dance, sweat, and have fun doing Zumba instructed by Coach Erica. Please bring a water bottle and a towel, and prepare to have fun!

10/01/2026

The countdown is on, only 24 days until Halloween Forest! 🍬 👻

Our event coordinators are working hard to get everything ready - including 150 bags of candy packed up and ready to go!

www.kzooparks.org/HalloweenForest

09/30/2026

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, park restrooms and water fountains will be winterized and closed for the season and some vehicle gates will be closed for the fall and winter months. Parks will continue to be open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Full details: https://www.kzooparks.org/News-articles/Gates-Restrooms-Water-Fountains-Will-Close-for-Season-on-Oct.-1

09/29/2026

Join us tomorrow to learn different ways to make your windows bird-safe! 🐦

• Wednesday, Sep. 30
• 6:30 p.m.
• Crosstown Center, 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy

Window collisions are a common hazard for birds, especially during spring and fall migration. Come learn about steps you can take to help protect birds around your home.

Sign up at www.kalamazoocity.org/BirdSafeWindows

The leaders of the workshop say there are simple steps you can take to help make sure birds don't hit the glass.

09/25/2026

Come dance, move, and have some fun!!! Join us for free Zumba classes October 6th and October 20th with Erica!!! Register now at https://www.kzooparks.org/Events/Kzoo-Parks-Events/Zumba-Class

09/23/2026

Happy Fall! Who’s ready for fall colors, pumpkins, costumes, and some spooky fun? 🎃🍂👻

Save the date for this year’s Halloween Forest in Milham Park - Saturday, October 24 from 2-4 p.m. Sponsored by LMCU. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!