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.
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.
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.
SunSunday | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday |
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25June 25, 2023●●(2 events)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, June 25, 2023 W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, June 25, 2023 |
26June 26, 2023
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27June 27, 2023
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28June 28, 2023
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29June 29, 2023
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30June 30, 2023
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1July 1, 2023●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm, July 1, 2023 |
2July 2, 2023
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3July 3, 2023
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4July 4, 2023
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5July 5, 2023
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6July 6, 2023
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7July 7, 2023
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8July 8, 2023●●(3 events)
Gazebo Reserved
Gazebo Reserved
11:30 am - 4:30 pm, July 8, 2023 W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
11:30 am - 3:30 pm, July 8, 2023 W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, July 8, 2023 |
9July 9, 2023●●(2 events)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm, July 9, 2023 W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, July 9, 2023 |
10July 10, 2023
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11July 11, 2023
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12July 12, 2023
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13July 13, 2023
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14July 14, 2023
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15July 15, 2023●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
9:00 am - 6:00 pm, July 15, 2023 |
16July 16, 2023●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
10:00 am - 3:00 pm, July 16, 2023 |
17July 17, 2023
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18July 18, 2023
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19July 19, 2023●(1 event)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, July 19, 2023 |
20July 20, 2023
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21July 21, 2023
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22July 22, 2023
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23July 23, 2023●(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
9:00 am - 2:00 pm, July 23, 2023 |
24July 24, 2023
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25July 25, 2023
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26July 26, 2023
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27July 27, 2023●(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, July 27, 2023 |
28July 28, 2023
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29July 29, 2023●●(2 events)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
11:00 am - 6:00 pm, July 29, 2023 Gazebo Reserved
Gazebo Reserved
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, July 29, 2023 |
30July 30, 2023●(1 event)
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
8:00 am - 12:00 pm, July 30, 2023 |
31July 31, 2023
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1August 1, 2023
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2August 2, 2023
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3August 3, 2023
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4August 4, 2023●(1 event)
No Reservations Available
No Reservations Available
All Day - , August 4, 2023 |
5August 5, 2023●●(2 events)
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Maple St. Pavilion Reserved
All Day - , August 5, 2023 W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
W. Cherry St. Pavilion Reserved
11:00 am - 4:00 pm, August 5, 2023 |