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West Lake Nature Preserve

Kalamazoo, Michigan· €€★4.7(293 Google reviews)

South Westnedge at South Shore Drive, Portage, 49002, MI
West Lake Nature Preserve - photo via Google
West Lake Nature Preserve - photo via Google
West Lake Nature Preserve - photo via Google
West Lake Nature Preserve - photo via Google
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The West Lake Nature Preserve is a 110-acre wetland bog with 1,400 feet of frontage along West Lake and within close proximity to the City Centre. This beautiful park features a bark trail that winds through a shaded lowland forest and ends with a dock promenade to a panoramic view of West Lake. Providing recreational opportunities while preserving this natural habitat ensures the future of this fragile ecosystem and a new generation of people who will appreciate its beauty. <iframe class="alltrails" src="https://www.alltrails.com/widget/parks/us/michigan/west-lake-nature-preserve?u=i&sh=wlijpu" width="100%" height="400" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" title="AllTrails: Trail Guides and Maps for Hiking, Camping, and Running"></iframe>

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40
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  • Hattie Waltermire★★★★★3 months ago

    The woodland trails are nice, but all the boardwalks were closed when I went summer of 2025. There is also a playground at the parking lot. I visited every Kalamazoo public park for a YouTube video!

  • Heather Richardson★★★★★2 years ago

    Very beautiful this lake is! It's so calming and relaxing even when people are out on there boats and watercrafts. First time being on this lake and fishing this lake and this is what I caught. Two sunfish if I'm correct and a crappie. Fun times.

  • April Howard★★★★★2 years ago

    Beautiful wooded walking path. Five stars when the bog is open and you can walk out to the water. But it hasn't been open when we went so only four stars. Not sure if it is closed for repairs or flooding.

  • Abe★★★★★3 years ago

    Escape the busyness of the city, escape the stresses of work, escape the mindlessness of binge watching Netflix after a long day of work, escape the trap of endlessly scrolling on your instagram, Facebook, TikTok or all the above. Reconnect with nature, with mindfulness, gratefulness, happiness. Enjoy the great outdoors.

  • Monica T★★★★★2 years ago

    A disappointing visit! The wetland boardwalk trails were CLOSED, and so were the restrooms. Since the wetland trails are a highlight of this preserve, it would be helpful (& also courteous to park visitors) to post the trail closures at the park website and parking lot/pavilion area. This will be a 5 star experience WHEN/IF the boardwalk trails are reopened.

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