City of Wayland

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Parks & Recreation

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.

Rabbit River Nature Trail

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

Wayland City Park

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 North Park

Wayland’s North Park is a 1-acre open field space for sports.

Wayland Mini Park

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.

Park Rentals

July 2025

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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
Jul 1
Jul 2
Jul 3
Jul 4
Jul 5(1 event)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Jul 5
Jul 6
Jul 7
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
Jul 11
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
Jul 15(1 event)

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19(1 event)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Jul 19
Jul 20
Jul 21
Jul 22
Jul 23
Jul 24
Jul 25
Jul 26(1 event)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Jul 26
Jul 27
Jul 28
Jul 29
Jul 30
Jul 31
Aug 1
Aug 2(1 event)

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
All Day - , Aug 2