Welcome to Downtown Kalamazoo Shops! We invite you to walk the Kalamazoo Mall where you can shop, eat and relax.
Feature: Spirit Of Kalamazoo
The Spirit of Kalamazoo is your go-to destination for all things Kalamazoo, offering a delightful experience with a wide selection of Kalamazoo and Michigan-themed products. While you're there, don't forget to treat yourself to some delicious Plainwell Ice Cream, available year-round!
Events
January 3 First Friday
January 25 Chili Cookoff
February 7 First Friday
February 15 Ice In The Zoo
Parking
Downtown is celebrated for its pedestrian-friendly environment and easy access to public transportation. However, for those who prefer to commute by car, Downtown Kalamazoo offers a wealth of parking solutions.
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Free 90 minute parking is now offered in the Epic Center & Kalamazoo Mall ramps! With over 400 free 90-minute on-street parking spaces, as well as various paid parking garages and lots, finding a suitable parking spot is a breeze. On-street metered parking is also available throughout the downtown area, with rates ranging from $1.75 per hour to $3 per day, and these spots are free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Residents, employees, and visitors seeking extended parking options can obtain monthly parking permits by contacting Central City Parking at 269.342.6383.
For avid cyclists, downtown Kalamazoo offers secure bike lockers, providing enclosed storage for bicycles and accessories. These lockers are available for rent on a monthly, seasonal, or annual basis. Details and rental options can be found at various locations.
Stay Connected
City Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is a city in the southwest region of the US state of Michigan. At the 2010 census, Kalamazoo had a population of 74,262.Â
One of Kalamazoo's most notable features is The Kalamazoo Mall, an outdoor pedestrian shopping mall. The city created the mall in 1959 by closing part of Burdick Street to auto traffic, although two of the mall's four blocks have been reopened to auto traffic since 1999. Kalamazoo is home tWMU, a large public university, Kalamazoo College, a private liberal arts college, and KVCC, a two-year community college.
Downtown Kalamazoo
The Downtown Economic Growth Authority together with the City of Kalamazoo works with both the public sector and local businesses to support the people of downtown Kalamazoo. Together, our goal is to continue growing downtown into an accessible, green, and economically vibrant urban community—one that protects the beauty and diversity of southwest Michigan.