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Parks and Recreation

CONTACT INFORMATION

General Park Inquires

(269) 343-8212

(269) 381-4328

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parks@comstockmi.gov

Parks & Recreation Director

(269) 381-2360 ext. 127

(269) 381-4328

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Katie Justa, Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator

(269) 381-2360 ext. 114

(269) 381-4328

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kjusta@comstockmi.gov 

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News & Announcements

Comstock Township's Annual Fall Festival; a free, festive, family-friendly event
5th Annual Fall Fest

Sat, Sept 26 from 12pm – 3pm
at Merrill Park, 5817 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Celebrate the season at our annual Fall Fest! Join us on Saturday, September 26 from 12 PM – 3 PM for an afternoon of live music and family-friendly activities, along with a fall flower sale and local vendors. Free admission!

Organized in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and Comstock Township Library.

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz; bumblebee on flower in background
Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz

Help us map the pollinators of Comstock Township! Throughout September, we’re inviting the community to observe and record the bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and other pollinators living in our parks. Every observation adds to a shared picture of local biodiversity and helps guide how we care for these spaces.

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Invasive Plant Removal
Invasive Plant Removal Workdays

1st Wednesday of May – October from 1 PM – 3 PM

  • Wednesday, October 7th from 1 PM – 3 PM at Cooper Park

Help restore Comstock Township’s parks by removinFFg 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, then move on to the next park in the series. No experience needed. Tools provided.

Email parks@comstockmi.gov for details & to sign up.

Pickleball courts at Neal Street Park in Comstock Township, Michigan
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.

Robert Morris Park Passes

Robert Morris Park Passes are available for purchase at the park and at the Township Office.

Annual Passes

  • $25 per vehicle,
  • or $10 per vehicle for seniors (60+)

Daily Passses

  • $5 per vehicle
Map graphic showing a road closure and detour route in the Comstock area. A red highlighted section labeled CLOSED marks the affected roadway along Comstock Ave between Sprinkle Road and River Street. A green highlighted route labeled DETOUR directs traffic south on Sprinkle Road to I-94 Business Loop, west along the corridor, then north via River Street. The map includes labeled roads and landmarks including Merrill Park at the corner of Comstock Ave and River Street.
Merrill Park is OPEN

Summer 2026 Construction Notice

Comstock Avenue will be under construction June through September 20, 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.