Be Safe and Courteous When Celebrating with Fireworks Published on June 30, 2025 Fireworks are only allowed on certain dates and times. If you plan to celebrate with fireworks this summer, make sure you're safe, courteous, and know local ordinances. Tagged as: , News
City Commission Selects Firm in Search For Next City Manager Published on June 24, 2025 The Kalamazoo City Commission has selected executive search services firm Raftelis of Cincinnati, Ohio to begin the selection process for the next city manager to replace James Ritsema. Ritsema is retiring as city manager effective November 18, 2025. Tagged as: , News
Kzoo Parks Summer Cinema Event Series Starts Friday, June 27 Published on June 23, 2025 Kzoo Parks will show three free movies this year as part of its Summer Cinema event series. Every year, Summer Cinema welcomes moviegoers to enjoy a night with family and friends, watching a movie outside in our City parks Tagged as: , News
Kik Pool is Now Open with Regular Hours Published on June 17, 2025 Kik Pool (1018 Walter Street) is now open for the 2025 season with regular hours, offering swimming and fitness classes. The pool is open daily with both lap swim and open swim hours. Tagged as: , News
City Welcomes David Marquardt as Deputy City Manager Published on June 09, 2025 The City of Kalamazoo is excited to welcome David Marquardt as its new Deputy City Manager. He will officially join the City Manager’s Office on Monday, July 7. Tagged as: , News
Lunchtime Live! Returns to Bronson Park starting this Friday, June 13 Published on June 09, 2025 Lunchtime Live! will return to Bronson Park (200 South Rose Street) in downtown Kalamazoo starting this Friday, June 13. This summer event series offers live music, summertime games, and a variety of food trucks every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through August 29. Lunchtime Live! is presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union. Tagged as: , News
Kik Pool will Open with Modified Hours Next Week Published on June 06, 2025 Kik Pool (1018 Walter Street) will have a soft opening on Monday, June 9, as lifeguard training continues throughout the week. The pool will be open with regular hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and will close for lifeguard training on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning. The pool will have temporarily reduced hours on Saturday and Sunday to accommodate staffing. Tagged as: , News
Curbside Collection of Storm Debris Starts May 27 for City Residents Published on May 22, 2025 Curbside collection of fallen branches and limbs from the May 15 storm will start on Tuesday, May 27, for City residents. Residents can place any volume and any size of fallen branches, limbs, or debris from trees at the curb for collection. Tagged as: , News
From Playgrounds to Pavilions, Kalamazoo Parks Are Summer-Ready Published on May 20, 2025 Kalamazoo city parks are ready for another great summer season. Restrooms are open, water fountains have been turned on, and pickleball and tennis court nets are back up and ready for play. Gates at parking areas and vehicle drives at Spring Valley Park, Milham Park, Woods Lake Park, Fairmount Dog Park, and Versluis Dickinson Park have also been reopened for additional parking and access. Tagged as: , News
Want to Run for Office? Nomination Forms Now Available Published on May 19, 2025 Nomination packets are now available for City of Kalamazoo residents interested in running for the Office of Mayor or City Commissioner in the upcoming municipal election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Tagged as: , News