Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

Kirk Park Lodge Overnight

Features

Facility Rules & Information

• 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.
• 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.
• There are a fireplace and fire pit both available for use with reservations. Fires must be thoroughly extinguished before the end of the reservation.

• 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

  There are four 6' long picnic tables available for use.

• Tents

  Tents are not allowed at this location

• Grill & Pig Roast

  Grills

  There is one 1.5' x 1.25' grill 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 shown on your rental confirmation form. In order to avoid open and unoccupied buildings, please be as accurate as possible when you select an arrival and departure time. You may not see a staff person when you arrive, but the building will be open at the time that you selected. An electronic keypad gives each group the ability to leave and return throughout your reservation period.

  Parks Staff Responsibilities & Services

  • Make sure your facility is ready and open on time.
  • Take out trash after your reservation.

  Renter Responsibilities

  • Any decorating or food-related needs, such as table coverings, dishes, utensils, etc.
  • Placing all trash in the bins that are provided.
  • Cleaning up any spills or messes.
  • Wiping down tables and returning them to their original location.
  • Removing all belongings at the end of the reservation.
• Showings Policy

  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.