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