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Upjohn Playground/Park

4.3(343)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 343 reviews (Google rating)Park
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
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Quick facts

Upjohn Playground/Park is a park at 1018 Walter St in Kalamazoo, MI, open daily from 12:00 AM.

Address
1018 Walter St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Hours today
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

About Upjohn Playground/Park

Upjohn Playground/Park at 1018 Walter St in Kalamazoo, MI brings together playground equipment, sports areas and picnic facilities. Its Boundless Playground includes slides, swings and a wheelchair-accessible glider. The park also lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking, providing specific access features alongside its play equipment. Children are welcome, and the park is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings.

Beyond the playground, amenities include a basketball court, cycling lanes and a skateboard area. Picnic tables provide space for a picnic, and public restrooms are available. Dogs are welcome as well. These facilities give visitors several ways to use the park, from playground time to basketball, cycling or skateboarding. Its Google listing has a 4.3-star rating from 343 reviews, though the supplied information does not include individual reviewers’ comments.

Known for

  • Boundless Playground with slides and swings
  • Wheelchair-accessible glider, entrance and parking
  • Basketball court, cycling lanes and skateboard area
  • Picnic tables and public restrooms
  • Welcomes children and dogs

Popular times

Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

4a3a

4a: 13 of 100, 5a: 14 of 100, 6a: 20 of 100, 7a: 21 of 100, 8a: 26 of 100, 9a: 38 of 100, 10a: 51 of 100, 11a: 65 of 100, 12p: 59 of 100, 1p: 50 of 100, 2p: 52 of 100, 3p: 66 of 100, 4p: 79 of 100, 5p: 88 of 100, 6p: 86 of 100, 7p: 77 of 100, 8p: 62 of 100, 9p: 43 of 100, 10p: 32 of 100, 11p: 26 of 100, 12a: 24 of 100, 1a: 26 of 100, 2a: 20 of 100, 3a: 18 of 100

Tue

4a3a

4a: 20 of 100, 5a: 21 of 100, 6a: 22 of 100, 7a: 20 of 100, 8a: 23 of 100, 9a: 33 of 100, 10a: 42 of 100, 11a: 56 of 100, 12p: 60 of 100, 1p: 54 of 100, 2p: 49 of 100, 3p: 42 of 100, 4p: 53 of 100, 5p: 65 of 100, 6p: 61 of 100, 7p: 46 of 100, 8p: 34 of 100, 9p: 30 of 100, 10p: 32 of 100, 11p: 28 of 100, 12a: 20 of 100, 1a: 22 of 100, 2a: 22 of 100, 3a: 22 of 100

Wed

4a3a

4a: 18 of 100, 5a: 17 of 100, 6a: 22 of 100, 7a: 20 of 100, 8a: 26 of 100, 9a: 26 of 100, 10a: 36 of 100, 11a: 41 of 100, 12p: 54 of 100, 1p: 55 of 100, 2p: 53 of 100, 3p: 55 of 100, 4p: 60 of 100, 5p: 66 of 100, 6p: 71 of 100, 7p: 65 of 100, 8p: 61 of 100, 9p: 46 of 100, 10p: 36 of 100, 11p: 31 of 100, 12a: 25 of 100, 1a: 19 of 100, 2a: 16 of 100, 3a: 13 of 100

Thu

4a3a

4a: 18 of 100, 5a: 22 of 100, 6a: 26 of 100, 7a: 26 of 100, 8a: 26 of 100, 9a: 31 of 100, 10a: 40 of 100, 11a: 41 of 100, 12p: 43 of 100, 1p: 45 of 100, 2p: 44 of 100, 3p: 43 of 100, 4p: 45 of 100, 5p: 50 of 100, 6p: 47 of 100, 7p: 45 of 100, 8p: 39 of 100, 9p: 34 of 100, 10p: 34 of 100, 11p: 39 of 100, 12a: 35 of 100, 1a: 29 of 100, 2a: 20 of 100, 3a: 19 of 100

Fri

4a3a

4a: 17 of 100, 5a: 23 of 100, 6a: 25 of 100, 7a: 30 of 100, 8a: 32 of 100, 9a: 37 of 100, 10a: 43 of 100, 11a: 48 of 100, 12p: 54 of 100, 1p: 48 of 100, 2p: 43 of 100, 3p: 41 of 100, 4p: 53 of 100, 5p: 66 of 100, 6p: 93 of 100, 7p: 94 of 100, 8p: 86 of 100, 9p: 60 of 100, 10p: 36 of 100, 11p: 26 of 100, 12a: 20 of 100, 1a: 18 of 100, 2a: 17 of 100, 3a: 17 of 100

Sat

4a3a

4a: 13 of 100, 5a: 13 of 100, 6a: 17 of 100, 7a: 24 of 100, 8a: 34 of 100, 9a: 39 of 100, 10a: 40 of 100, 11a: 43 of 100, 12p: 45 of 100, 1p: 48 of 100, 2p: 44 of 100, 3p: 46 of 100, 4p: 61 of 100, 5p: 84 of 100, 6p: 100 of 100, 7p: 86 of 100, 8p: 66 of 100, 9p: 52 of 100, 10p: 46 of 100, 11p: 40 of 100, 12a: 27 of 100, 1a: 20 of 100, 2a: 14 of 100, 3a: 14 of 100

Sun

4a3a

4a: 20 of 100, 5a: 18 of 100, 6a: 14 of 100, 7a: 16 of 100, 8a: 21 of 100, 9a: 30 of 100, 10a: 33 of 100, 11a: 42 of 100, 12p: 52 of 100, 1p: 61 of 100, 2p: 65 of 100, 3p: 63 of 100, 4p: 71 of 100, 5p: 69 of 100, 6p: 64 of 100, 7p: 56 of 100, 8p: 47 of 100, 9p: 39 of 100, 10p: 33 of 100, 11p: 33 of 100, 12a: 33 of 100, 1a: 34 of 100, 2a: 26 of 100, 3a: 26 of 100

Google rating breakdown

343 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★187
  • 4★90
  • 3★48
  • 2★7
  • 1★11

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • playground×18
  • pool×17
  • skatepark×12
  • basketball court×8
  • slides×3
  • pavilion×3
  • playground equipment×3
  • paved path×2
  • soccer field×2
  • open grass areas×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “The playground was large and a lot of fun. There's a public pool right next to it you can pay to go in when they are open. There's lots of open space at this park and multiple soccer nets set up. My older kids had fun kicking soccer ball…”

    — Cassandra Linklater, September 1, 2026 · google

  • “Came to spend my linch break outside. Free parking, clean and nice. Will be back.”

    — Shelly Hackworth, August 30, 2026 · google

  • “Very clean and well maintained skate park.”

    — Metow 2, July 14, 2026 · google

  • “There were enough lifeguards and the pool seemed well cared for (clean).”

    — Stvrbbns, July 11, 2026 · google

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Upjohn Playground/Park — frequently asked

Is Upjohn Playground/Park open on Mondays?
Yes — Upjohn Playground/Park is open Monday from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Where is Upjohn Playground/Park?
Upjohn Playground/Park is at 1018 Walter St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.

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