Directions to Kalamazoo, Michigan
Situated midway between Chicago and Detroit via I-94, or an hour from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan to the West, Kalamazoo is an ideal location for your next getaway.
US 131 intersects with I-94 in Kalamazoo, providing a major artery to Grand Rapids to the north and the Indiana Toll Road to the south, making day trips from the Kalamazoo area easy and hassle-free. But with all Kalamazoo has to offer, we bet you won’t want to head home right away.
Parking in Downtown Kalamazoo
Parking in Downtown Kalamazoo is made easier by Park Kalamazoo. You can pay for parking digitally via the available kiosks or the Parkmobile app. Please refer to the map below for reference on where to park when visiting Downtown Kalamazoo. The first 30 minutes of street parking are free, and visitors may remain parked for up to three hours. In addition to street parking, visitors may park at the Epic Center and Kalamazoo Mall Ramp, located at 130 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, for 90 minutes free of charge. Sundays are free to park both on-street and in public ramps! For more parking information, please visit parkkalamazoo.org.
Downtown Ambassador Program
Downtown Ambassadors are on the streets seven days a week to ensure that Downtown Kalamazoo is a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that appeals to visitors, residents, employees, and investors. Downtown Kalamazoo Ambassadors are dedicated to providing directions and information to visitors, handling downtown maintenance, including weeding, leaf removal, and snow removal, reporting issues to public safety, and much more.
See something that needs attention in Downtown Kalamazoo? Call the Ambassadors at (269) 568-5402 during 8 AM - 4:30 PM every day of the week.
