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County parks open Willam Preserve and kayak rentals; 4-H leaders raise concerns about fair barn access
Summary
Kalamazoo County Parks announced Willam Preserve is now open seven days a week and kayak rentals are available at Bass Lake; 4-H leaders told commissioners they face limits on barn use for the county fair and asked for clearer communication and safety fixes.
Kalamazoo County parks staff announced the Willam Preserve has moved to a seven-days-a-week public schedule and launched a kayak rental program at Bass Lake. Director Dave Rakowitz said a formal ribbon-cutting and grand opening are planned for September and that Juneteenth will be a free day across county parks in partnership with local municipalities.
"This past week was the first week that the new Willam Preserve went to open 7 days a week," Rakowitz said, and noted youth…
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