421 Columbus Ave.

Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Elevate Your Meetings In 2025 At Central Park Place

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With 2025 on the horizon, Central Park Place is gearing up for another exciting year of events, art shows, and business collaborations. For over 50 years, our Community Center has been more than just a venue. It is a cornerstone of Grand Haven’s downtown and a place for the community to make meaningful connections. With […]

Partner Spotlight: Dance PlayHouse & Kelsey Lee

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Dance PlayHouse is a nonprofit organization and professional dance theatre company in Grand Haven. Focused on inclusivity and accessibility, students learn to move within their bodies and with others in shared spaces. The company emphasizes collaboration and interdisciplinary experimentation to create provocative new choreography for stage performances, site-specific works, and art installations.  We recently met […]

Five Tips For Throwing a Memorable Birthday Party

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At Central Park Place, our team understands how stressful planning a birthday party can be. That’s why we are here to offer you support and inspiration to create an event uniquely yours with the perfect venue space to match! Here are a few birthday party tips to consider as you start the planning process. The […]

Seven Tips To Planning The Perfect Baby Shower

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Planning a baby shower can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! With a little organization, we guarantee you can pull off the perfect event. In this blog, our team shares seven tips for planning an unforgettable baby shower, from choosing a theme to developing a menu your guests can’t stop talking about. Ready […]

The Top Three Benefits of a Sunday Wedding

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Who doesn’t love a good mimosa? Or a Bloody Mary stacked high with celery, olives, and cheese? We bet not many! Having fun with your cocktail list is just one of the many benefits of considering a Sunday wedding. Besides being a budget-friendly alternative, Sunday weddings also typically offer maximum venue and vendor flexibility, and […]

Central Park Place Is Grand Haven’s Premier Wedding Destination

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We know that wedding planning can be stressful, especially when it comes to finding the right venue. You want to find something that can accommodate your guests, meet your food and beverage needs, and generally encapsulate your vibe. While we might be biased about our event space (we highly recommend setting up a tour), our […]

Central Park Place’s Top Three Tips For Planning A Wedding

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The holiday season is magical; it’s when life seems to speed up and slow down simultaneously. After the rush to finish final projects at work, family and friends gather for meals, gift exchanges, and holiday parties. This season is also often magical for a special reason: many couples get engaged over the holidays! While the […]

Grand Haven City Beach

Grand Haven City Beach is a sandy, swimming beach on the shores of Lake Michigan nestled between Noto’s at the Bil-Mar Restaurant and Grand Haven State Park. With views of the Grand Haven South Pierhead Outer Lighthouse, City Beach is a beautiful outdoor venue to host your ceremony.

Indoor

The Mackinaw Ballroom offers a blank palette for creating the wedding of your dreams. The enclosed outdoor patio provides a wonderful and food truck-friendly gathering space with spectacular views of the park and fountain.

Central Park

Located across the street from Central Park Place, Central Park features beautiful greenery, flowers, and a large fountain to create the perfect backdrop for any ceremony.  

Grand Haven City Beach

Grand Haven City Beach is a sandy, swimming beach on the shores of Lake Michigan nestled between Noto’s at the Bil-Mar Restaurant and Grand Haven State Park. With views of the Grand Haven South Pierhead Outer Lighthouse, City Beach is a beautiful outdoor venue to host your ceremony.