Parks Projects
Arthur and Mildred
Woollam Nature Preserve
Formerly Camp Rota-Kiwan, the Arthur and Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve features 212 natural acres of water and woodlands, with access to Bass Lake and Scouters Pond. Bass Lake has a kayak rental station, and this expansive park offers over 6 miles of hiking trails! A lodge and cabins can be rented for day use for youth programming, meeting space, and family/community gatherings.
This unique natural gem provides ongoing preservation and conservation of land and continued recreational opportunities for the public. Because of your support, this property will be preserved for perpetuity and enjoyed by the members of our community.
The Preserve is currently open 7 days per week from 9 am until sunset.
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail, which was a vision developed through community feedback to build safe, non-motorized trail connecting Kalamazoo County, is currently comprised of 22 miles of trail connecting Kalamazoo County to people and places. It provides a beautiful place to exercise, spend time with family, safely commute to work, or to get out and enjoy nature!
Check out the map HERE to find your favorite route.
Construction pn the east end of the trail will commence again in 2026. When complete, the trail will link to 139 miles of completed trail:
26 miles of Battle Creek Linear Park
35 Miles of Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
25 Miles of Fort Custer Recreation Area Trails
34 Miles of Kal-Haven Trail
14 Miles of VanBuren State Trail
5 Miles of Calhoun County Trail
Your gift today will help to complete the vision of the KRV Trail by supporting continued construction of the trail!