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
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Click here for Splash Pad Rules
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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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29Jun 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 |
30Jun 30
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3Jul 3
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4Jul 4
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5Jul 5●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Jul 5 |
6Jul 6
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7Jul 7
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8Jul 8●(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Jul 8 |
9Jul 9●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Jul 9 |
10Jul 10
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11Jul 11
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12Jul 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 |
13Jul 13●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Jul 13 |
14Jul 14
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15Jul 15●(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Jul 15 |
16Jul 16
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17Jul 17
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18Jul 18
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19Jul 19●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Jul 19 |
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21Jul 21
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22Jul 22
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23Jul 23
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24Jul 24
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25Jul 25
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26Jul 26●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Jul 26 |
27Jul 27
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28Jul 28
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29Jul 29
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30Jul 30
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31Jul 31
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1Aug 1
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2Aug 2●(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved All Day - , Aug 2 |