Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Children's Nature Playscape ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/) - Play, Explore, Grow, and Restore Come experience the wonder of nature Children’s Nature Playscape (CNP) is a nonprofit organization that stewards a nature-inspired play area centrally located in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. A vacant downtown lot was transformed into a fully accessible natural play area to promote sensory exploration and physical play with boulders, logs, sand, - [Our Staff](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/our-staff/) - Hello! Meet Our Staff Nicole WallerExecutive Director I am honored to be a part of the Children’s Nature Playscape, where I combine my passions for working with children and community engagement to cultivate an impactful future—one where every child can learn from new experiences rooted in hands-on exploration in nature. Email Nicole Cam GromekSite Coordinator - [Calendar](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/calendar/) - Events Calendar Calendars Exploring in Nature My Calendar Open Play Partner Play Reading in Nature Special Event Days of the Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Time of Day All Day Morning Afternoon Evening Night Clear All Apply Month Week Day May May 2026 This Month Month MonMTueTWedWThuTFriFSatSSunS 27 28 29 30 1 - [Contact](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/contact/) - Contact Let's Chat! Nicole WallerExecutive Director I am honored to be a part of the Children’s Nature Playscape, where I combine my passions for working with children and community engagement to cultivate an impactful future—one where every child can learn from new experiences rooted in hands-on exploration in nature. Email Nicole Join Our Community! Sign - [Programs](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/programs/) - Open Play Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10a - 12p & 3 - 6p Sat: 11a - 1p & 3 - 6p Sun: 11a - 1p & 4 - 6p Explore the nature on your own terms! Climb on logs, splash in a stream, build a sand castle, or create some sidewalk art. Meet new friends - [Ticket Receipt](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/ticket-receipt/) - [Ticket Details](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/ticket-details/) - [Plan Your Visit](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/plan-your-visit/) - [Join Us](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/join-us/) - [Sample Page](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. 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Educational activities and toys will provide a fun and unique afternoon! - [Exploring in Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/exploring-in-nature/) - Our Exploring in Nature — Summer Equinox! - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-28/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-27/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-26/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-25/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-24/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-23/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-22/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-21/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-18/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-17/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-16/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-15/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-14/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-13/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-12/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-11/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-10/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-9/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-8/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-7/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-6/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-5/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-4/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-3/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play-2/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/open-play/) - [Reading in Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/june-reading-in-nature/) - Our Reading in Nature event for the month of June with Vice-Mayor Drew Duncan! - [2026 Season Kickoff Party](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/2026-season-kickoff-party/) - Please join us for our official kickoff party to the 2026 season! Games and other activities will be provided to celebrate the start of our 4th season open! - [Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/tree-lighting-ceremony/) - Join us for our annual Tree Lighting ceremony! - [Halloween Celebration](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/halloween-celebration/) - Join us for our annual Halloween celebration! - [Indigenous People’s Day Celebration](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/indigenous-peoples-day-celebration/) - Join us for our Indigenous People’s Day Celebration with several interactive and educational activities! - [Fall Equinox with KNC](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/fall-equinox-with-knc/) - Fall Equinox event with a special collaboration with KNC. - [CNP’s 4th Birthday Party](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/cnps-4th-birthday-party/) - Celebrate the CNP’s 4th birthday celebration with us! - [STEAM Ahead Into the School Year](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/steam-ahead-into-the-school-year/) - Join us for our annual STEAM Ahead Into the School Year event with special help from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. - [Exploring in Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/exploring-in-nature-3/) - Join us for our Exploring in Nature event for the month of August! - [Reading Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/reading-nature/) - Our Reading in Nature event with City Commissioner Chris Praedel. - [Reading in Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/reading-in-nature-2/) - A Reading in Nature event featuring Michael Rogers and his book, Firefighter. - [Exploring in Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/exploring-in-nature-2/) - Our Exploring in Nature event for the month of July with the Kalamazoo Watershed. - [Reading in Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/reading-in-nature/) - Our Reading in Nature event for the month of July with Heather Mitchell, featuring her work I Am Yoga. - [Musical Performance](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/musical-performance/) - A musical performance from Evan Music at the Blissful! ## Recurring Events - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/sc_recurring_event/open-play-19/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/sc_recurring_event/open-play-19/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/sc_recurring_event/open-play-19/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/sc_recurring_event/open-play-19/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/sc_recurring_event/open-play-19-3/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/sc_recurring_event/open-play-19/) ## Calendars - [My Calendar](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/calendar/my-calendar/) - The default calendar events will be added to. - [Exploring in Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/calendar/exploring-in-nature/) - [Reading in Nature](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/calendar/reading-in-nature/) - [Open Play](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/calendar/open-play/) - [Special Event](https://kalamazooplayscape.org/events/calendar/special-event/)