Jul 15, 2011

It’s that time of year Sierrafield and Byron Center residents!  Time to take in the food, games, sights, and sounds of Byron Days 2011.  The annual celebration takes place every year during the last weekend of July. This year’s festival runs from July 28-30th. Some highlighted activities include: Byron’s Got Talent Battle of the...

Jun 12, 2011

June 17 and 18th brings an exciting return to a great event in Byron Center.  The West Michigan Chalk Art Festival sponsored by Byron Center Community Wellness brings out the artist in everyone.  With competition levels for adults, youth, and families along with a free event for children- this event really does highlight a lot of what makes our community of...

Jan 18, 2011

In a continuing series, we will be highlighting the various parks located right here in Byron Center, Michigan.  There are a plethora of options, so its nice to know which ones offer what features.   From county run to township run, there will be something found for everyone.  Whether you just enjoy taking in nature, playing on playgrounds, outdoor sports,...

Nov 18, 2010

Among the already mentioned parks in the Byron Township park system is Bicentennial Park, a 39 acre beauty in the heart of Byron Center.  Located on Byron Center avenue just north of 84th street, it is behind the local library and township offices.  It is home to baseball fields, tennis and shuffleboard courts, pavilion, playground equipment, basketball hoops,...

Tired of being in doors?  Cabin fever getting the best of you?  Well, spring is officially in the air, and the local parks are calling your name.  Byron Center is close to some of western Michigans finest parks, with lush woods, open fields, ponds and picnic areas.  They offer sporting parks and courts, covered pavillions, walking trails and playground...