Named after former City Alderman and Mayor Cornelius Verburg, Kalamazoo's newest kayak launch is now open at Verburg Park, making paddling more accessible for everyone. Over the summer the City of Kalamazoo has been making some fresh new improvements to Verburg Park downtown, which include a new playground, pavilion, and a new accessible boat launch for kayakers and canoeists. -- City of Kalamazoo via FacebookThe new kayak launch is located next to a kayak rental kiosk, which has all the essentials for an afternoon spent paddling around the lagoon. Credit: The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan via Facebook Verburg Park Kalamazoo Kayak LaunchI've seen similar kayak launches installed in Coldwater and I've tried the one down at Hanson Park in my hometown of Allegan-- it couldn't be easier! Check out more photos of the new kayak launch at Verburg Park here.