Kalamazoo County Parks and Expo Center

Reservations for 2021 camping & picnic shelters will begin on Jan 4 at 9am. Reservations will only be taken by phone or curbside at the Parks Office. 

Effective immediately the Parks Department Office will be open for in person business by appointment only. Please call 269-383-8778 Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm to schedule an appointment if you require an in person transaction. Face masks are required for in-person visitors to the office.

Parks staff is available by phone or email Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. Annual passes can be purchased by phone and questions about our facilities can be answered by phone or email. 

The Kalamazoo County Expo Center is Closed for events until further notice. Please check our event calendar for the most up-to-date information.

The Kalamazoo County Parks are open! All individuals must adhere to social distancing measures including remaining at least six feet from people outside the individual’s household. 

Campgrounds, picnic shelters, and beaches are closed for the winter. Walking trails, boat ramps, shoreline fishing, playgrounds, disc golf, and bike trails are accessible for park visitors. Some areas of the parks are closed to vehicle traffic but are accessible on foot. Park users are also asked to carry in-carry out any litter.  

Park users must follow social distancing guidelines as follows:

• Go out only if you’re feeling healthy.
• Individuals must maintain a minimum of 6 feet between themselves and people of other households.
• Bring and use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
• When driving, keep windows slightly open to provide air flow. Do not drive with people who don’t live in your household.
• If the parking lot is full when attempting to visit a park, leave and choose a different nearby location.