This well-kept park in downtown Battle Creek is great for the parents who need to tucker their kids…read moreout with some running and playing. A very well manicured grass area with benches and a large playground area. My only complaint is that it is close to some moving traffic and a small fence would be nice so that your kids can't go right up to the edge of the road. [Review 11057 overall, 830 of 2019.]

Mill Race Park is an excellent park in the heart of Downtown Battle Creek, MI. Has a playground…read morewith a padded base. Offers a great Christmas light display during winter holiday season and movies in the park during the warm months. Check out the cool waterfall that is close by the park.

This park is closer to "wildlife preserve" than "playground." The property hasn't been graded or…read moreleveled or even cleared. It's excellent to see it in this native condition! There are some picnic tables near the playground, grilles, a nature walk and a rack for securing bicycles. Some street parking is available. [Review 11216 overall, 992 of 2019.]

With some hillside, Meachem Park is apparently known for its sledding. But in early June, the grass…read morewas mowed and the park was accessible with a decent play structure, some basketball courts and lots of open space. There is also a grill and a walking path. It is located in a residential neighborhood. And to the lady who wondered why I was taking pictures of the park, here you go. [Review 11184 overall, 959 of 2019.]

A very interesting park surrounded by some of the most beautiful buildings in Kalamazoo. It's a…read moreplace to read a book or relax and enjoy the scenery or walk your dog. There's a few resident challenged people but they are not as bad as you might think,

Downtown Kalamazoo, Bronson Park is at the enter of the municipal district with the City Hall…read morebuilding across from one side and the Public Library across from another. Some excellent topiaries, beautifully mowed grass, trees, benches and even a bandshell that I am sure is popular. I enjoyed walking in the park and tried to stay away from the homeless folks who decided now was a time to have a fight to provide some entertainment. It ended just as I was ready to call 911. [Review 11219 overall, 995 of 2019.]

Nice area that is not too crowded. The playground is simple and for older kids…read more Gazebo and bathrooms very close

This small park features a baseball diamond, playground and walking path. As well, a playground…read morewith benches, picnic area and picnic tables. Large grassy area with lots of open space. Some street parking. [Review 11050 overall, 823 of 2019.]

Overall, Climb Kalamazoo is a fantastic climbing gym. There are a ton of types of routes and all…read moresorts of technical climbs to challenge a climber in a variety of ways. The gear for sale and for rent is really convenient, and the online waiver process is a snap. The only thing holding the stars back to 5 is that a couple of the staff have been pretty grumpy when the gym is busy. Most of the staff have been great, but it would be nice for all staff to make guests feel welcomed joyfully.

History is marked by the greats who climbed mountains. Whether we are religious or not, we can…read morewatch Charlton Heston climb a mountain in The Ten Commandments. We can watch those with physical limitations, over come them through the tenacity of clever problem solving skills when climbing mountains. Even Reba McEntire used it as a symbol of overcoming great odds. In 2020, I sought to make this destination I frequented regularly. This was early in the year, before everything shut down and mountains were too dangerous again. However, I'll always have the good times forged climbing multicolored stones. This has been a place of enlightenment, of humbling, and a rebirth of capabilities. This enormous location, is an endless playground. There are all the challenges that excite nearly every kind of climber. Nearly any age can participate. Then the cherry on top, of a mountain of cream, is that the trainers/leaders are eager to encourage excitement in first time climbers. That is what separates this location from others, the kindness and willingness to teach others to be a good belay. It's clear that they want to spread the excitement over such a transformative hobby. It was so affective, I married the last person I took there on our first official date. It was a Covid wedding in 2021, but that only added to the excitement of climbing this mountain, we call marriage. Thank you for this location and its people.

This very large park includes three miles of walking trails that loop so you can get a different…read morebunch of scenery coming and going. Some of the trails go parallel to the Kettle Lakes. The website indicates that they're great for walking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. The first part of the red trail I walked was unimproved. Definitely not handicapped accessible but that's the charm. It's quiet and it's peaceful and it's a great opportunity to get some nature. The entrance on Helmer Road has a parking lot. [Review 11148 overall, 922 of 2019.]

This is a perfect place for a quiet walk in nature. Somehow manages to be peaceful and tranquil…read moreright in the city, just a few minutes from home. The only problem is that parts of the trails are frequently flooded, so you either have to detour or look for the little collateral trails that go around and bypass flooded/muddy areas. I like that with the different loops of trails connecting you can either get in a quick walk, like under a mile, or wander around the trails a little more and get several miles in. I usually either jog or walk here, I've seen bike tracks in the mud but I haven't been able to find info on whether biking there is actually permitted and I haven't tried it yet. One of my favorite places to walk around here!