Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation

09/25/2025

Thank you, Club of Kalamazoo and all the sponsors and ‘athletes’ who participated in the “ ” yesterday at Homer Stryker Field!

09/17/2025

We hope to see everyone next week! Registration closes Thursday.
https://oddlympics.com/

Oddlympics isn't just great team building & networking, it's also a great way to give back to your community!

All proceeds from our September 24th event will go to Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation. Making Oddlympics a WIN WIN WIN for your team, your company, and your community!

Learn more and secure your tickets by visiting https://oddlympics.com/

08/29/2025

Hey Kalamazoo! The annual Oddlympics is coming up on September 24th! Do you have your team registered yet? If not, there is still time! Round up a few friends, coworkers, or neighbors and join today! All the information needed can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-oddlympics-tickets-1510484292179?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/04/2024

Parents and Kalamazoo Adults! Our friends at Best Damn Sport and Social Club KZOO are hosting a Bar Crawl for Charity on June 15th. All proceeds will go directly to Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation to help provide financial assistance for Kzoo Parks youth programs. Registration closes soon, check it out!

2024 Best Damn Bar Crawl for Charity in Best Damn Sport and Social Club

03/13/2024

Isn't it incredible how what we do when we're young can impact the rest of our lives so positively?! This is why we love what we do. 😊

Go to friendsofrec.org to apply for program assistance.
For questions, reach out to us at [email protected]


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Looking for more fun things to do throughout the year?
Go to Kzooparks.com/programs to learn more about the youth what Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation has to offer.

03/07/2024

Did you know that KFOR helped over Kalamazoo City families save over $23,000 on Kzoo Parks youth program tuition in 2023? Let’s make 2024 even better. Donate today!

To make a donation, head to friendsofrec.org/donate


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Need financial assistance to participate in Kzoo Parks programs? Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation can help!
Go to friendsofrec.org to apply today!
For questions, reach out to us at [email protected]

02/27/2024

At KFOR we believe every voice in our community should be heard, so we‘re spreading the word about today‘s election.

If you haven’t registered yet, no need to worry. You can still register in person by visiting the Kalamazoo City Clerk’s Office.

Registration information can be found at: https://www.kalamazoocity.org/Residents/Elections/Register-to-Vote

For information about what‘s on today’s ballot, go to
https://www.kalamazoocity.org/Residents/Elections/Upcoming-Elections/

Polls close at 8pm!

Find your polling location here: https://www.kalamazoocity.org/Residents/Elections/Find-Polling-Locations-Drop-Boxes

02/22/2024

What's a better way to recreate than with our furry friends?

The Fairmont Dog Park was established in 2004 and offers 12 acres to run & play.

The park is open from 8am to sunset and is located at 1108 Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo,MI 49006

For park rules, head to kzooparks.org/Parks-Facilities/Fairmount-Dog-Park/Fairmount-Dog-Park-Rules

*Parking lot is closed in winter*


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Need financial assistance to participate in Kzoo Parks programs? Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation can help!
Go to friendsofrec.org to apply today!

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]

02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day Kalamazoo!
Who’s your valentine?

02/08/2024

A field trip every day!

Spring Break Field Trip Fest takes campers on a new adventure each day of Kalamazoo Public Schools’ spring break session (March 25th to March 29th)

Each day campers aged 1st to 6th grade will make their way to water parks, arcade games, a chocolate factory tour, and more exciting locations!

Registration opens on February 12th, 2024, and slots fill up FAST. Apply for funding assistance today to make sure your account is ready to go when registration opens.

Head kzooparks.org/Programs/Spring-Break-Field-Trip-Fest for more info

* Trips subject to change.


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Need financial assistance to participate in Kzoo Parks programs? Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation can help!

Go to friendsofrec.org to apply today!

For questions, reach out to us at [email protected]