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The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is in charge of 60 acres. Nature walks, snowshoeing, and hiking.
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Spring Valley Park is one of Kalamazoo's largest city parks, spanning almost 186 acres, and is a great spot to take in the local natural beauty and animals. There are three playgrounds for kids, and there are almost three miles of paved paths for runners and walkers. Spring Valley Park is home to several youth sports facilities, including tennis courts, a disc golf course, a baseball diamond, and a soccer field. In addition, there are a number of geocaches hidden throughout the park for guests to find.
The well-kept 27-hole Eastern Hills Golf Club is located on a 220-acre plot of land at the intersection of G Avenue and 27th Street, northeast of Kalamazoo. Practice areas, a full service bar, power golf cars, and a pro shop are among the amenities. There are three different nines on the course.
Morris Markin, the creator of the Kalamazoo-based Checker Motors firm, used to own Markin Glen County Park. The west side of Markin Glen opened as a County Park in 1994 after the County purchased the land from the City of Kalamazoo. Beautiful and distinctive natural features can be seen at Markin Glen. Hikers can enjoy a picturesque view of downtown Kalamazoo from the summit of one of the city's highest elevations. The park features a mature beech maple woodland and is also home to a great array of spring flowers. Near Kalamazoo's downtown, this modern campsite with 38 sites is easily accessible.
The Northwoods League affiliate Kalamazoo Growlers baseball team plays its home games at Homer Stryker Field in Mayors' Riverfront Park. A number of festivals are held at the field as well as community activities.
64 acres with a portion of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail and a border to the Kalamazoo River. Mayors' Riverfront Park was established in 2000 as a memorial to the mayors of Kalamazoo.
Red Arrow is a one-mile walking course that offers a wide range of short-game skill practice and plays swiftly. The par 29 riverside course is a delightful leisure option within a short distance from Kalamazoo's downtown. This flexible layout, which offers plenty of parking and the option to rent clubs on-site, challenges time-pressed, seasoned golfers while also catering to younger players and seniors.