Important Alert
The City of Wayland has three parks, a skate park, public lakes, campgrounds and trout streams located nearby. Two golf courses also are located within a ten minute drive of Wayland. Lake Michigan, with it’s many sandy beaches and campgrounds, is about 25 miles west of the City.
The cities of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, both within driving distance, also offer a variety of recreational activities, including arena’s, theaters, symphonies, comedy clubs, museums, lakes, camping areas, zoos, nature centers and fine dining. Both cities are home to minor league baseball and hockey franchises. The City of Grand Rapids also hosts minor league basketball and arena football franchises.
The Rabbit River Nature Trail opened in 2011 and is located at 450 E. Elm St. The nearly mile-long trail is built on a 35-acre space. The first portion of the trail is paved, with the rest covered in crushed limestone. The park also offers a covered pavilion/picnic area, restroom facilities, a drinking fountain and benches that overlook the Rabbit River. Nature Trail Map
2 Basketball Courts
2 Tennis Courts
2 Picnic Shelters
1 Gazebo
A Walking Path
Playground Equipment
Restroom Facilities
A Drinking Fountain
Splash Pad
Click here for Park Rules
Click here for Splash Pad Rules
Click here for Park Reservation
Wayland’s North Park is a 1-acre open field space for sports.
This picturesque park, located on the northeast corner in downtown Wayland, was built in memory of Harold and Dora Weaver. The park has benches, picnic tables and a walking path. The flower-filled Mini Park is a wonderful place to stop while walking through the downtown area.
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Jun 29(3 events)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Jun 29
Rabbit River Pavilion 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Jun 29
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Jun 29 |
Jun 30
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Jul 5(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Jul 5 |
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Jul 8(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Jul 8 |
Jul 9(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Jul 9 |
Jul 10
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Jul 11
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Jul 12(3 events)
Gazebo Reservation 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Jul 12
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Rental 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Jul 12
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Jul 12 |
Jul 13(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Jul 13 |
Jul 14
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Jul 15(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Jul 15 |
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Jul 19(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Jul 19 |
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Jul 26(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Jul 26 |
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Aug 2(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved All Day - , Aug 2 |