CONTACT INFORMATION
News & Announcements
Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Friday, June 12th from 6 PM – 7:30 PM at Neal Street Park
New to pickleball? Join us for a beginner clinic designed by Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach to learn basic game strategies and drills. Bring your own paddle. Pickleballs will be provided. Ages 18+.
Registration is required. Cost: $20
NOW HIRING
Location: Robert Morris Park, Wenke Softball Complex, and other parks as needed
Employment Season: April-October
Hourly Rate: $13.79-$15.00
Ages: 16+
If you enjoy working outside and are passionate about invasive plant management, customer service, clean parks, and special events, apply today!
Interested in Being a Farmers Market Vendor?
Applications are now open for the 2026 season. Local growers, producers, and makers who want to connect with the community and share their products with market shoppers are welcome to apply!
The Market will be on Mondays, 3 – 6 PM, June – September 21 at Merrill Park.
Upcoming Events
Comstock VFW Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25th at 12 PM
Parade starts at Forest Academy and ends at the VFW.
Interested in having a float or riding in the parade? Prizes awarded to the top 3 floats. Contact parks@comstockmi.gov or 269-343-8212 ext. 1.
1st Wednesday of May – October from 1 PM – 3 PM
- Wednesday, June 3rd from 1 PM – 3 PM at PARK TBD
Help restore Comstock Township’s parks by removing invasive plant species!
Led by Kalamazoo Nature Center crew members, these hands-on workdays will focus on removing invasive plant species. We’ll start at Cooper Park and work until it’s clear of invasives, then move on to the next park in the series. No experience needed. Tools provided.
Email parks@comstockmi.gov for details & to sign up.
Neal Street Park Opening Celebration
Friday, June 5th from 10-11 AM
Come celebrate the opening of Neal Street Park (5900 Neal St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048)! Free to attend. All are welcome!
Neal St. Park Pickleball Courts Now Open!
The park is open 9 AM to dusk every day. There is a playground, bathroom facility, a walking path, and limited seating. There is no running water.
Pickleball Court Info
- 4 courts
- Bring your own paddles and balls
- Play will be on a first come, first serve basis for any skill level
- No court can be held waiting for additional players to arrive
- Courts are not reservable at this time
Play should be conducted in rotations of 4 on, 4 off when more than 4 are waiting, 2s when less than 4 are waiting to play. Court time is limited to 30 minutes or 1 game to 11 points win by 2, whichever comes first.
Summer 2026 Construction Notice
Merrill Park is OPEN.
Comstock Avenue will be under construction June through late August 2026. During this time, Comstock Avenue will be closed to thru traffic.
To reach Merrill Park from Sprinkle Road, follow the posted detour via the business loop and River Street.
Sign Up for Dino Dig
Saturday, July 25th & Sunday, July 26th 26th at 9:30 am & 11 am each day
Dino Dig is back again! Kids ages 2 to 8 years old will dig through the sand to find dinosaur bones at Robert Morris Park.
Pre-registration is required.
Cost: $5 (includes snack & craft activity)
Contact
5858 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
PO Box 449
Comstock, MI 49041
(269) 381-2360
(269) 381-4328
