Explore Our Parks

Cold Brook County Park

14467 East MN Avenue
Climax, MI 49034
269.746.4270

Cold Brook County Park was acquired by Kalamazoo County in 1962. A popular campground and beach, Cold Brook has 276 acres consisting primarily of water in the form of three lakes and unique wetlands.

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

A non-motorized, paved-asphalt trail that is free to use for a relaxing stroll, a journey into nature, an extensive workout or a safe bike route to work.

The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail is currently comprised of 22 miles of trail. When complete, the KRV Trail will provide surrounding communities (Kalamazoo, Galesburg, Augusta, Battle Creek and others) with easy access to local businesses, parks, and recreation areas such as  Battle Creek Linear Park , Ft. Custer Recreation Area, and more. Click HERE to view the map.

The trail is also a place for fun programming events! Click to HERE to learn more.

The KRV Trail is a current park project. You can give a gift HERE to support construction of this incredible community asset!

Markin Glen County Park

5300 North Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
269.381.7570

Markin Glen County Park features unique and beautiful natural features. From the top of one of the highest points in Kalamazoo, hikers can experience a scenic view of downtown. The park is also home to a wide variety of spring flowers and has a mature beech maple forest. The state-of-the-art campground was opened in 2004 and offers 38 sites conveniently located just north of downtown Kalamazoo.

Prairie View County Park

899 East U Avenue
Vicksburg, MI 49097
269.649.4737

Located on the shores of Gourdneck and Hogsett Lakes the park offers a premier swimming beach and a pristine natural setting. Prairie View has 5 picnic shelters that are a perfect setting for any gathering.

River Oaks County Park

9202 East Michigan Avenue (M-96)
Galesburg, MI 49053
269.484.1105

The park is named for the 100+ year old oak trees that stretch along the shore of Morrow Lake. River Oaks County Park features one of Southwest Michigan’s premier soccer facilities with 20 fields that regularly host youth leagues, adult leagues, and regional tournaments.

Scotts Mill County Park

8451 South 35th Street
Scotts, MI 49088

Scotts Mill County Park was acquired by the County in 1973 and was opened to the public in 1976 as Kalamazoo County’s official Bi-Centennial Project. Scotts Mill County Park offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time and experience a unique pieces of agricultural and natural history.

Woollam Nature Preserve

6278 Texas Drive
Texas Township, MI

The Arthur and Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve was acquired by the County in 2021 and recently opened to the public on August 17 (weekends only, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-dusk). The preserve will open 7 days a week in the Spring 2025.