The City of Albion has 17 registered parks within our humble community. Ranging in play structures, splash pads, walking trails, and more, each park is unique in it’s offerings.
Bournelis Park
Named after local shoe merchant Pete Bournelis, this small park offers the best view to the restored Coca-Cola Mural. The mural is the only one in the country painted over a river.
Barnes Park
West of Superior Street along Water Street, Barnes Park has a fishing pier, a boat launch with water skiing buoys, and picnic areas. The park is named for Truman Barnes, a longtime advocate of river clean-up.
Crowell Park
This 2-acre hillside park on North Superior Street, donated by early Albion mill owner Jesse Crowell. Crowell Park is the site of Albion’s water tower.
Holland Park
Built on the old West Ward School site, Holland Park’s 6.4 acres offer basketball and tennis courts, a picnic shelter, a playground, and a memorial to Robert Holland, Sr., who was instrumental in abolishing segregation in Albion. A restroom is available.
Gold Star Park
This park, located at Five Points (Michigan Avenue and Clark Street), serves as a memorial to local lives lost in war.
Lloyd Park
This riverfront park off of East Cass Street has a fishing pier, benches, and memorial tree plantings. The park is named for the industrialist and civic leader Thomas T. Lloyd.
McClure Park
The 30 acres of this natural riverfront park feature hiking trails, a picnic area, fishing, and an old train trestle, currently under repair. The park’s grounds run from Albion Street near Brownswood Road to the city limits along the north and south sides of the Kalamazoo River. Further plans are being made to enhance this park, named for former Mayor Jack McClure.
McAuliffe Park
This popular park next to Harvard Industries features 10 acres with a baseball field, a basketball court, a picnic area, a playground, and a flower garden. The park was named for former Mayor Daniel M. McAuliffe. Restrooms are available.
McIntosh Park
Named for James McIntosh, Albion’s first African-American councilman. In 2021, the park added the new features of a splash pad and playground. The splash pad is open all summer long with opportunities to cool off and have fun for free in Albion.
Molder Park
Located across from the Post Office, this downtown park features the American Molder statue, erected in 1974 to honor the community’s craftsmen and laborers. The statue is said to be modeled after a photograph of John Passmore, a molder at Gale Manufacturing and Ideal Castings.
Porter Street Canoe Dock
A hidden gem, the Porter Street Canoe Launch is small, discrete by the Kalamazoo River across from Stoffer Plaza. As you are planning your canoe and kayaking trips this summer, check out the Porter Street Canoe Launch.
Stoffer Plaza Market Place
Located just east of downtown and named for William R. Stoffer, this riverfront park features a natural spring and a large outdoor marketplace with parking. The Farmer’s Market is held here (in season) Wednesday evenings.
Victory Park and Rieger Park
Covering 48 acres just south of downtown Albion, these adjoining riverbank parks include a waterfall, a wooded area, a natural spring, and a formal garden. Victory Park was named at the conclusion of World War I; Rieger Park was named after Hugo A. Rieger. Recreation offerings include the Victory for Kids playground (constructed in a community build in 2003), a bandshell, baseball and football fields, a popular disc golf course, courts for shuffleboard, basketball, and volleyball, a sledding hill, a trail and a Recreation Pavilion. Restrooms are available.
Washington Street Park
This riverside park, bordered by North Eaton, Pearl, and Washington Streets, and the Kalamazoo River, offers fishing and picnic areas.
