Outdoor Recreation

Longform Merze Tate SWMi Journalism Collab Community Development

The Kalamazoo City parks that kids like the best – and least

By Andrew MinegarWednesday, May 21, 2025
Feature Story Ott Biological Preserve Arts and Culture

Public to get first look at Ott Biological preserve upgrades

Jane ParikhThursday, May 1, 2025
Longform Derek Jeter Kids and Education

Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr. dedicate $5M Kalamazoo Central H.S. ballfields

Al JonesThursday, November 16, 2023
Feature Story Canadiana Fest Arts and Culture

Kalamazoo's Canadiana Fest has more layers than poutine

Mark WedelThursday, September 28, 2023
Feature Story Trail Tales Healthy Communities

Trail Tales: Five underrated Southwest Michigan nature trails make the travel worthwhile

Sam KappThursday, June 29, 2023
Longform Pickleball Healthy Communities

Pickleball passion outpaces new courts in Kalamazoo County

Andy RobinsThursday, June 15, 2023
Feature Story Lillian Anderson Arboretum Sustainability

Trail Tales: Kalamazoo's Lillian Anderson Arboretum flourishes beneath Magnificent Pines

Sam KappThursday, April 20, 2023
Development News Lexington Park renovations Arts and Culture

Two Southwest Michigan parks awarded grants for big upgrades

Rosemary ParkerThursday, December 22, 2022
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek River Naturalization Community Development

A next step: $13 million grant carries river naturalization project forward in Battle Creek

Jane SimonsThursday, July 21, 2022
Longform Kal-Haven Trail Sustainability

Popular Kal-Haven Trail gets money for upgrades

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, July 20, 2022
Feature Story Porter Legacy Dunes Sustainability

Hiking trails at Porter Legacy Dunes Preserve take a step forward with $100,000 grant

Rosemary ParkerTuesday, June 21, 2022
Feature Story OTG KALAMAZOO SUMMER SWIM Community Development

Don't look now, but it's time to jump into summer at Kalamazoo parks

Al JonesThursday, May 26, 2022
Longform Battle Creek On The Ground Zoo Music Garden Arts and Culture

Music Garden to debut at Binder Park Zoo this week

Jane SimonsThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Oshtemo trail Transportation

Grant award jumpstarts new trail development in Oshtemo Township

Rosemary ParkerTuesday, May 3, 2022
Longform KalHaven Trail Healthy Communities

Spring means it's time to turn the bikes toward Lake Michigan for the Kal-Haven Trailblazer

Mark WedelWednesday, April 27, 2022
Feature Story Children’s Nature Playscape Kalamazoo Community Development

Children’s Nature Playscape construction begins in downtown Kalamazoo

Rosemary ParkerTuesday, November 23, 2021
Feature Story OTG Millwood Halloween Party Healthy Communities

Kalamazoo's Milwood Neighborhood gets ready for Fall fun

Al JonesTuesday, October 5, 2021
Longform Urban Rural Green spaces Sustainability

Idea exchange: Rural and urban folks work to create and preserve greenspaces

Mark WedelWednesday, September 29, 2021
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