Not many communities can boast having a river in their downtown area. There are two rivers in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan. The city was originally founded as a milling community, as these two rivers were the draw for the founding of a city.
The Rivers in downtown Battle Creek consist of the ‘Battle Creek River' and the ‘Kalamazoo River' which pass through the heart of the City. Beautiful walking paths have been established along these rivers, and there is even a very long biking, running and walking trail called the ‘Linear Path'.
One can go to the rivers in downtown Battle Creek, and find Clara's, an old train station converted into a fine dining restaurant. The tracks are gone, but the river is still there, with a beautiful cobblestone dining area to enjoy. There is also ‘Friendship Park' and the Kellogg Foundation along the rivers in downtown Battle Creek.
Ducks, geese and swans all call the rivers in downtown Battle Creek their home, and there are many opportunities to feed them. Take a picnic basket and blanket with you and have lunch on the grass along the rivers in the summer time. 
The rivers in downtown Battle Creek are also close to a shopping district, and you will also find more restaurants and hotels in the area. Rivers in downtown add to the aesthetics of the overall environment of Battle Creek, and the community takes pride in the care and conservation of the waters.
In the spring, summer and fall there are many downtown festivals that take into account the rivers in downtown Battle Creek. So if you are visiting Battle Creek, be sure to not only see the buildings, take some time to enjoy our rivers.
They are perhaps the most beautiful cared for rivers in the whole State of Michigan. The Rivers in Downtown Battle Creek make our City Beautiful.
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