Parks & Recreation Department

Kalamazoo Wiffle League is an adult league open to all wiffle ball enthusiasts. Games are played at Flesher Field and Oshtemo Township Park on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.

Soccer Shots

Step Up Kids Run Club

Yoga in the Park

All seniors are welcome, no advance registration required. 

Oshtemo Community Center

6407 Parkview Ave

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Hand and Foot Games (not general card games)
Enjoy a fun, social card game similar to Canasta where players manage two sets of cards, the “hand” and the “foot,” working with teammates to make melds and score points. All ages and all abilities are welcome. No experience needed, it’s easy to learn and we are willing to teach!

• When: Tuesdays, noon to 3 p.m. (no drop-ins, must play the entire 3 hours)
• Admission: Free

Chair Yoga
A gentle form of yoga ideal for those who prefer not to get up and down from the floor. Participants use a chair for support while doing simple movements, breathing, and relaxation exercises to improve mental focus, balance, strength, flexibility, and relaxation.

• When: Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m.
• Admission: $5 (paid to instructor). Additional donations welcome.

Adult Mat Yoga

Beginner to intermediate Tantric Hatha Yoga designed to reduce stress, support overall well-being, and improve mental focus, balance, strength, flexibility, and relaxation.

• When: Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Admission: $5 (paid to instructor). Additional donations welcome.

Planning a community event or large private gathering? Flesher Field and Oshtemo Township Park can be reserved for events of all sizes.

  

Special Event Applications and private events with over 100 people require Parks Committee review.

Pavilions at both parks, plus the gazebo and garden at Flesher Field, are available for rentals. For details, pricing, and availability, please see the Rental Venues section of our website.

Questions? Contact the Parks Department at parks@oshtemo.org or (269) 216-5233.

  

Volunteer with the Oshtemo Friends of the Parks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing our parks.

Monthly opportunities include service projects, special events, and volunteer activities. "Friends" remove invasive plants from trails, organize community events such as the Music in the Park concert series, lead guided hikes, and more. Our volunteer base is small but growing, and new volunteers are always welcome.

Learn more about Friends of the Parks and sign up!

Upcoming Dates for Volunteer Sessions:

Details are as follows:

• What do I need to know? No experience is necessary, and volunteers will be trained to identify target species.
• What to wear: Wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and work/gardening gloves.
• What to bring: Loppers or pruning shears if you have them. If not, just bring yourself!
• What about the weather? We will work in light rain, will cancel if the rain is heavy.
• Need volunteer hours? If you/your students need volunteer credits, we are happy to sign volunteer forms.

Questions: Contact Vanessa Street, Oshtemo Township Parks Director, at vstreet@oshtemo.org or (269) 216-5233

Volunteer your time.

Oshtemo Township’s Parks and Maintenance Departments manage the parks with volunteer support from the Friends of the Parks and the Oshtemo Historical Society. The Parks Committee, an advisory subcommittee of the Township Board, guides park planning, management, and budgeting. It includes two Township Board members and two public members appointed by the Board. The Committee typically meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 pm. Residents are welcome to attend. For details and meeting locations, contact the Parks Department.

Support our parks by purchasing a dedication plaque for a memorial bench at Township Park, Flesher Field, or Grange Hall Park. This is a meaningful way to celebrate a special occasion or honor the memory of a loved one. Your tax-deductible contribution of $1,500 will provide a lasting benefit to our community’s parks.

For more information, please contact Vanessa Street at vstreet@oshtemo.org.

These partner sites are independently owned and managed and are not affiliated with the Oshtemo Parks Department.

Wolf Tree Nature Trails
A 70-acre nature preserve at 4th Street and KL Avenue, owned and operated by the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. The site features wooded, rolling hills, walking paths, and a small parking area, and opened to the public in 2016.
More information: http://swmlc.org/project/wolf-tree-nature-trails/

Lillian Anderson Arboretum
A 140-acre arboretum adjacent to Oshtemo Township Park, owned and operated by Kalamazoo College. It serves as a research and recreation resource for the college and community. Low-impact activities such as hiking, nature study, and cross-country skiing are permitted.
More information: https://reason.kzoo.edu/arboretum/visit_the_arb/

Kal-Haven Trail State Park & Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
The eastern trailhead of the 35-mile Kal-Haven Trail State Park is located on 10th Street, north of H Avenue, in Oshtemo Township. Amenities include parking, restrooms, water, and a picnic shelter.
The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail also terminates at this trailhead, connecting Oshtemo to downtown Kalamazoo and beyond.

GO! Green Oshtemo

Five-Year Parks Plan 2024-2028(PDF, 14MB)

Volunteer Projects Application(PDF, 219KB)

Township Parks Natural Features Inventory Report – December 2010(PDF, 8MB)