Milham Park Improvements

  • Project typePark Improvement Project
  • Project scheduleExpected start in 2026 (with grant approval)
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The City of Kalamazoo is currently applying for several grants to fund the first phase of improvements at Milham Park which will include:

  • Parking - Renovation of the major parking lot on the corner of Kilgore Rd & Lovers Ln and a new parking lot on Lovers Lane.
  • Trails - Wider and updated trails with five new bike racks along the trails.
  • Overlooks - Wooden deck overlooks for wildlife viewing along Portage Creek.
  • Restroom Building - New restroom building on the east side of the park.

  • Shelter - New shelter with ADA (Americans with Disability Act) tables and ADA accessible walk paths and ramps. 

Milham Park is one of the city's most widely used parks. It is considered a regional destination due to its size, variety of recreational amenities and nature offerings. The park has been in the system for over 100 years. It encompasses more than 66 acres with Portage Creek traversing the park. Outside of the playground improvement in 2023, improvements to the park have not taken place in over 20 years.

A Milham Park Master Plan was developed in 2023 which included input from three community meetings held at the park, surveys, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The planned improvements are a result of that master plan process. These grants will fund the first phase of those proposed improvements, with work planned in 2026.

Milham Park Master Plan(PDF, 9MB)

City Commission Agenda Reports

Agenda Report for Trust Fund Grant Application

Agenda Report for Recreation Passport Grant Application

MilhamParkImprovementsMap_Phase1(PDF, 3MB)

Location

607 E Kilgore Road,  49002  View Map

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