Comstock Township Parks and Recreation

Comstock Township Parks and Recreation Cooper Park is named after the famous Author James Fenimore Cooper. He was a relative of Horace Comstock and visited this area.

Comstock Township public parks originated in 1936 with the appointment of a Park Commission.Merrill Park was the first public park opened in 1939, and was named after Thomas Merrill. in 1964, the current bridge at Cooper Park was installed. This is the unofficial trademark of Comstock Township. On August 28, 1996 President Bill Clinton gave a speech at Merrill Park. In the summer of 1999, General

Motors donated 16.5 acres to Comstock to use as Green Meadow Park. In 2011 Comstock Township Parks and Recreation received a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant for Robert Morris Park improvements. In 2016, a second DNR grant was awarded for improvements at Merrill Park. Stay tuned for updates on Merrill Park improvements in 2018! This is only a short list of the wonderful history of Comstock Township Parks & Recreation. For more information, please visit the Parks Department.

09/14/2026

Today, Sept 14 at Merrill Park! 🐝

Last chance to sign up your team for 2026 Fall Adult Softball! Deadline: August 3 🥎Our 8-week season runs August 10 - Oc...
07/31/2026

Last chance to sign up your team for 2026 Fall Adult Softball! Deadline: August 3 🥎

Our 8-week season runs August 10 - October 5, 2026 @ Wenke Softball Complex. Game times are 6:15pm, 7:30pm, and 8:45 pm. Leagues available include:
- Coed: Mondays; Thursdays (w/Single or Double-Header options)
- Men's: Wednesdays (w/Single or Double-Header options)

See all league nights & details on our website: https://tinyurl.com/bdfda5kt

Last chance to sign up for Dino Dig! 🦖If you’ve got a little one ages 2 to 8 years old who loves dinosaurs, this hands-o...
07/22/2026

Last chance to sign up for Dino Dig! 🦖

If you’ve got a little one ages 2 to 8 years old who loves dinosaurs, this hands-on activity is a great way to spend a morning at the park.

Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 with sessions at 9:30 AM and 11 AM. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child (includes snack + craft activity).

More info & sign-up form on our website: https://tinyurl.com/6jk8yf6x

07/20/2026

The Comstock Township Farmers Market is open today from 3 to 6 PM at Merrill Park! Come see what our local growers & makers brought this week and say hello.

Merrill Park is located at 5817 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.

Comstock Avenue is under construction this summer. If you’d normally come from Sprinkle Road, you’ll need to follow the posted detour: Sprinkle Road → Bus. 94 → River Street 🔶🚧

Sign your team up for 2026 Fall Adult Softball by August 3rd! 🍂Get more info & register: https://tinyurl.com/bdfda5kt🥎 M...
07/20/2026

Sign your team up for 2026 Fall Adult Softball by August 3rd! 🍂

Get more info & register: https://tinyurl.com/bdfda5kt
🥎 Monday Co-ed, Wednesday Men's, and Thursday Co-ed
📅 8-week season, August 10 – October 5, 2026 at the Wenke Softball Complex inside River Oaks County Park

It's almost time for Dino Dig! 🦖If you’ve got a little one ages 2 to 8 years old who loves dinosaurs, this hands-on acti...
07/18/2026

It's almost time for Dino Dig! 🦖

If you’ve got a little one ages 2 to 8 years old who loves dinosaurs, this hands-on activity is a great way to spend a morning at the park.

Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 with sessions at 9:30 AM and 11 AM. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child (includes snack + craft activity).

More info & sign-up form on our website: https://tinyurl.com/6jk8yf6x

Robert Morris Park will be closed after 4 PM on Thursday, July 16 due to the current air quality. Check your local air q...
07/16/2026

Robert Morris Park will be closed after 4 PM on Thursday, July 16 due to the current air quality.

Check your local air quality: https://www.airnow.gov/
Guidance on your health & wildfire smoke: EH.michigan.gov/WildfireSmoke-Health

Registration for 2026 Fall Adult Softball is open! 🥎 Leagues run August 10 - October 5, 2026 @ Wenke Softball Complex wi...
07/15/2026

Registration for 2026 Fall Adult Softball is open! 🥎

Leagues run August 10 - October 5, 2026 @ Wenke Softball Complex with Co-ed on Mondays and Thursdays, Men's on Wednesdays. Game times are 6:15pm, 7:30pm, and 8:45 pm.
Learn more & register: https://tinyurl.com/bdfda5kt

Deadline: August 3, 2026

Fee: $355 per team (includes a forfeit fee of $30 to be refunded if not used)

Address

5858 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI
49048

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+12693438212

Website

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