Email: parksbook@kalamazoocity.org

The Friends of Recreation present an 80-page history of the City of Kalamazoo's Parks, from 1854 to the present.

It includes historic photos, current photos, maps, descriptions, how the park was acquired, when acquired, acreage, usage, naming and history. All parks, past and present are included.

The book is authored by City of Kalamazoo Records & Information Manager, John Urschel, and researched in the City's Records Center Archives.

Cost: $19.95 plus tax. By mail $25.00 including tax and S&H.

All proceeds enrich the Municipal Recreation Endowment Fund.

You can purchase the book in person at:
City Hall 241 W. South Street
Parks & Recreation 251 Mills Street
Development Center 445 W. Michigan Avenue
Water Department 415 Stockbridge

To order by mail, send your request, along with $25 for tax and shipping and handling to:
Parks Book
3001 S. Burdick Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

For more information, email us.

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