Year-Round Restaurant, Bar & Event Center.
Outdoor games for all ages. Indoor playroom. Private spaces.
THE BACKYARD
Of Kalamazoo
OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Our yard is fully stocked with games and toys for all ages! We have multiple spaces available for private parties (see events page). Indoor seating, indoor playroom, and outdoor patio seating are always free!
How it Works!
Come to play, eat, and drink! We have full service inside and outside on the patio. The bars, both inside and outside, serve craft cocktails, beer, and wine. If you want to play, The Backyard, features 7 acres of fenced in fun!
April through October we have games, activities, and events for all ages to enjoy. Corn hole, outdoor pool tables, ping pong tables, a neighborhood made of outdoor playhouses, and hundreds of toys, are just a few of the things you will find in The Backyard. Admission is $2 per person Wed & Thurs and $5 per person Fri - Sun, those under 1 year of age are free.
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November through March we have a winter wonderland, bonfire pits, and a heated tent available to reserve!
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To keep us new and exciting for families, we will feature seasonal events, activities and games that are constantly evolving!
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The yard features a full bar and food station. To order food, simply scan our QR code, place your order, and we will text you when it is brought out to the yard.
Our restaurant features delicious, locally sourced food that the whole family will enjoy.
BACKYARD ACTIVITIES
GAMES
We have games and activities for all ages. We are constantly adding to our collection, but here are just a few of the games you will find at The Backyard!
About Us
We are the Sandmeyer's
We LOVE Kalamazoo so we decided we wanted to add to it! My husband (Chris), and I were both born and raised in the Kalamazoo area. We have two young children, Brynlee (6) and Barrett (4) and constantly found ourselves looking for fun things to do with them in the area.
The concept is easy...create memories with family and friends in a super fun place! With two young kids, we constantly found ourselves searching for places to meet up with friends where the kids could play while the adults grabbed a bite to eat and a craft cocktail or beer. Our restaurant features delicious, locally sourced food that the whole family will enjoy. The bars, both inside and outside, serve craft cocktails, beer, and wine. And the main attraction, The Backyard, features 7 acres of fenced in fun!