Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

Spring Grove Park

Showings

View the inside of the facility

See Showings Policy below.

Features

Picnic Building

• Rustic indoor facility
• Partition wall that allows reservation of half or whole building, with each half reserved separately
• Exterior accessible restrooms
• Indoor picnic table seating for up to 50 people per side
• North Side A features kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, and sink (kitchen wares not provided)
• South Side B features large fieldstone fireplace (wood not provided)
• Electrical outlets throughout building
• Not heated/air-conditioned
• Fully accessible
• Fireplace on south side. Wood not provided. Damper is a metal pole inside the fireplace on the right.

Park Trellis

• Unique outdoor facility designed for weddings and other ceremonial functions
• Reservation includes one half of Picnic Building
• No food or beverages allowed in Trellis area
• Area capacity of 150 people
• No seating provided; must use a designated vendor if renting chairs
• All chairs and decorations must be set-up and removed within reservation time
• Electrical outlets available on pillars
• Fully accessible

Facility Rules

• Nothing is allowed that would damage park property or furnishings. This includes nails, screws, tacks, staples, duct tape, mailing tape, or similar products.
• Anything that would leave evidence after the reservation is not allowed. This includes sidewalk chalk, glitter, confetti, birdseed, rice, or sprinkled decorations of any kind.
• There is a fee to bring in an amusement (such as a bouncy house) and these items must be approved in advance. Proof of liability insurance and a completed liability release form are required. Please contact the Parks Office for more information.
• Larger/specialty appliances are not allowed, such as cotton candy, popcorn, or ice cream machines. No more than one appliance is allowed per plug, including crock pots. Please do not use power strips for appliances, or the circuit breaker may trip.
• Dogs and other animals are not allowed in any rental areas. Service dogs are permitted if working and wearing an identifying harness or vest.
• Alcohol is not allowed.
• Music is allowed for Trellis reservations, but volume levels must be limited to respect other park guests. Rehearsal time is NOT included in the reservation. We encourage making a reservation to guarantee facility availability.

• Decorations

  Set-up, decorating, and clean-up must be done within your rental time period. All decorations must remain within your rental area. All decorations, including any portable furniture/ structures, such as trellises, podiums, etc., must be contained within your rental area, must be completely removable and must not damage park property or trees in any way.

  Aisle runners and portable dance floors are allowed but must be removed immediately following the reservation time period and may not be left overnight.

  Wire stake signs are allowed at the entrance to the facility to indicate your event during your reservation time only. Signs and balloons may not be stapled, nailed, tied, or taped to light poles or park signs. It is the responsibility of the reservation holder to remove all signs at the end of the event.

  What Is NOT Allowed

  • No piñatas
  • No flames/fire, including candles, tiki torches, sparklers, lanterns, firecrackers/fireworks, portable fire pits.
  • Anything that could cause damage or leave evidence after the event, including but not limited to:
    • NO Adhesives, including masking tape, scotch tape, duct tape, glue, hot glue, painters tape or 3M command strips.
    • Sidewalk chalk, paint, color bombs
    • Objects/lanterns released into air/water
    • Sprinkled decorations of any kind, including confetti, glitter, birdseed, rice, or artificial flower petals
    • Tacks, staples, nails, screws, zip ties or anything that would damage structures or trees
    • Ground cover or any material that could suffocate grass
    • Free-floating balloons. Balloons must be securely tied to weights and must be taken home with you. (do not stuff inflated balloons in trash bags)

  What IS Allowed

  • LED or battery-powered candles
  • Bubbles in spill-proof containers
  • Real flower petals
  • Potted plants and flower arrangements (real or artificial)
  • Draped decorations, such as tulle or garland
  • Free-standing decorations
  • Sterno heating cans for buffet-style trays
  • Wire stake signs are allowed at the entrance to the facility to indicate your event during your reservation time only (It is the responsibility of the reservation holder to remove all signs at the end of the event).
• Tables & Chairs

  Picnic Building

  • Eight picnic tables that are 6' long x 27.5” wide picnic tables per side.
  • Each side has serving table that is 10' long x 27.5” wide.
  • Picnic tables must remain in building. They may not be removed.
  • Outside area has 10 picnic tables to the south of the building. First-come, first-served - This is not a part of reservation area technically.

  Park Trellis

  • Chairs MUST use approved chair vendor unless very small event (15 or less). If very small event and bring their own chairs, must WALK them to the Trellis area. May not drive any closer than parking area.
  • Chairs must be set-up and removed within reservation time period.
  • Sandy from Kas Rental has asked not to share chairs.
  • Seating is not provided at the Trellis. Any outside seating must come from an approved vendor.
    • A & B Rental - (616) 669-3270
    • Kas' Royal Carriage Rides & Outdoor Weddings - (616) 299-2652 or (616) 531-4486
    • Alpine Events - (616) 396-7300
• Tents

  You may pitch large tents in the area near the south end of picnic building, or in the ball field area.

  No tents are allowed in the Trellis area (with the exception of one small, pop-up tent if needed for musicians)

  Approved Tent Vendors

  • A & B Rental: (616) 669-3270
  • Kas's Royal Outdoor Weddings: (616) 299-2652
• Grill & Pig Roast

  Grills

  There are two 1.5' x 1.25' grills are available for use.

  Pig Roasters

  May be used outdoors if kept on cement, gravel, or paved surface. Must have pan underneath to catch drippings. All waste from grilling/smoking/roasting including bones and grease must be removed from the site after the event. Please do not use our dumpster.

• Alcoholic Beverages & Rules

  Alcohol is NOT allowed at this location.

• Facility Opening/Closing

  The facility will only be available at the times listed on your rental confirmation form. You may not see a staff person when you arrive.

  Parks Staff Responsibilities & Services

  • Staff will have the facility clean, setup and open at your arrival time.
  • Staff will have tables and chairs set up. You may rearrange them but need to return them to their original locations at the end of the reservation.

  Renter Responsibilities

  • Any decorating or food-related needs, such as table coverings, dishes, utensils, etc.
  • Cleanup instructions are available at the facility as a guide to follow at the end of your event.
  • We ask that you leave the facility in the condition you found it, including bagging all trash and depositing in the dumpster located in the parking lot. If you need assistance with this task let the staff person know when you arrive.
• Showings Policy

  We encourage you to view the video walk and pictures here.

  In person tours require advance appointments within two weeks of the reservation and will be accommodated as the facility schedule allows. Call (616) 738-4810 to make an appointment.

  Each reservation, or potential reservation, has the option to take one, 30-minute tour of a facility for $25. Anyone involved in your event can attend this tour including caterer, decorator, etc.