City of Wayland

Important Alert

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.

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

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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.

Wayland Skate Park

Please note the Skate Park specific rules on the “City Park Rules” below.

Wayland Skate Park Rules:
Hours – Dawn to Dusk
Protective gear is highly recommended
Skate at your own risk
Skateboards and Roller blades ONLY are allowed

The use of this equipment may lead to injuries. Do not use the skate park without the following safety equipment:
Helmet
Wrist guards
Elbow pads
Knee pads
And any other safety device you need to keep from injury.

Skate at your own risk.

Park Rentals

July 2023

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
June 25, 2023(2 events)

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, June 25, 2023

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, June 25, 2023
June 26, 2023
June 27, 2023
June 28, 2023
June 29, 2023
June 30, 2023
July 1, 2023(1 event)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm, July 1, 2023
July 2, 2023
July 3, 2023
July 4, 2023
July 5, 2023
July 6, 2023
July 7, 2023
July 8, 2023(3 events)

Gazebo Reserved
11:30 am - 4:30 pm, July 8, 2023

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
11:30 am - 3:30 pm, July 8, 2023

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, July 8, 2023
July 9, 2023(2 events)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm, July 9, 2023

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, July 9, 2023
July 10, 2023
July 11, 2023
July 12, 2023
July 13, 2023
July 14, 2023
July 15, 2023(1 event)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
9:00 am - 6:00 pm, July 15, 2023
July 16, 2023(1 event)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
10:00 am - 3:00 pm, July 16, 2023
July 17, 2023
July 18, 2023
July 19, 2023(1 event)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, July 19, 2023
July 20, 2023
July 21, 2023
July 22, 2023
July 23, 2023(1 event)

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
9:00 am - 2:00 pm, July 23, 2023
July 24, 2023
July 25, 2023
July 26, 2023
July 27, 2023(1 event)

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, July 27, 2023
July 28, 2023
July 29, 2023(2 events)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
11:00 am - 6:00 pm, July 29, 2023

Gazebo Reserved
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, July 29, 2023
July 30, 2023(1 event)

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
8:00 am - 12:00 pm, July 30, 2023
July 31, 2023
August 1, 2023
August 2, 2023
August 3, 2023
August 4, 2023(1 event)

No Reservations Available
All Day - , August 4, 2023
August 5, 2023(2 events)

W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
All Day - , August 5, 2023

W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
11:00 am - 4:00 pm, August 5, 2023