15115 East Jefferson Avenue Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 Phone: 313-822-6200 Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
TOMPKINS COMMUNITY CENTER
The Tompkins Community Center offers residents a unique and picturesque venue for hosting a wide range of functions. The Tompkins Center has a full service catering warming kitchen along with newly updated restrooms and lighting fixtures in the banquet room. The Center is air conditioned and heated and also has a gas fireplace to add to the ambiance.
The garden patio is also available and has an awning that is in place from May to November. The Center’s capacity is 120 people and we provide tables, chairs, coffee pots, a sound system and wireless microphone. The sound system also includes a tuner, five disk CD changer, MP3 hookup and WiFi.
The 2017 Tompkins Community Center prices will be:
Weekdays $300 Friday, Saturday, Sunday $400 Memorial Day-Labor Day $650 Weddings or Wedding Receptions $750 (Memorial Day-Labor Day $850) Monday-Thursday Hourly Rate $60 (Up to 4 Hours Maximum)
On weekends, the Center is reserved from 1:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The City requires a $275 refundable security deposit on all bookings. Take advantage of this wonderful facility for your next party event. For more information on the Tompkins Community Center please call 822-2812, ext 201.
GOLDEN FAMILY GYMNASIUM
Book your court time now! Residents may reserve the gym 72 hours in advance with prepayment or call 24 hours in advance to book without prepayment. Residents must bring a valid park pass for entry. Proper tennis/gym shoes and shirts are required. Water bottles are allowed in the gym, but all other food and drinks are not. The gym may be booked for basketball, volleyball, badminton and running games. The Lavins Center supplies basketballs, volleyballs and volleyball nets.
To rent the gym you must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Grosse Pointe Park. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian rent the gym and stay in attendance during the rental. The gym may only be rented on the hour for one hour increments. Half court for one hour is $20.00. Gym capacity is 25 people per half court.
Gym use policy requires one Park resident to every non-resident. Rental for parties or large groups (with more than a 1 to 1 ratio of residents to non-residents) is allowed only by pre-registration (72 hrs.), pre-payment and provision of a list of attendees 24 hours before the rental.
OKULSKI FAMILY THEATRE
Are you having a meeting at the office, but you need more room or a large screen for your presentation? Are you tired of the same old birthday party activities and looking for something different? Call the Lavins Activity Center today! Residents can now reserve the theatre for private showings of personal movies, DVDs, Power Point Presentations, meetings, conventions, etc. Please call (313) 822-2812, ext. 300 for more details and availability.
Permitted Functions
Events sponsored and on behalf of a Grosse Pointe Park resident. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. A list of non-residents must be given to the gate attendant the day of the event to allow them access into the building.
Theatre Capacity: 138
Fees
Security Deposit Required for Rental All rental fees and security deposit checks must come from the resident booking the Okulski Theatre.
Rental Schedule: Dependent on current movie showings.
McKEEVER LOUNGE
The McKeever Lounge is located on the second floor of the Lavins Activity Center and is available for small gatherings such as birthday parties, meetings, etc. The room is often used in conjunction with private theatre rentals. It overlooks the pool and picnic area of the Park and also has a beautiful view of the Lake. There is a sink and small counter top for setting up limited food service as well as a flat screen T.V.
The McKeever Lounge may be rented for $25 per hour with a minimum rental time of two hours. A $175 Security Deposit is also required at time of booking. Security Deposit will be returned providing no damages have been incurred. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Lounge Capacity: 25
LINDELL LODGE
The new ice rink warming house at Patterson Park has been named the “Lindell Lodge” in recognition of Carlton and Verna Lindell. Their generosity along with the continuing efforts of the Grosse Pointe Park Foundation have built this beautiful facility for our community. We are pleased to announce that it is now available to rent for tea’s, clubs, birthday and card parties, meetings and other small gatherings. The lodge is available for morning or afternoon rentals from April 15th to November 15th.
The lodge features a 32” HDTV flat screen television and surround sound audio system with a gas fireplace, 2 leather club chairs and 2 wooden cafe tables with accompanying wooden chairs. The side windows open and there is a ceiling fan. There is also a handicap accessible restroom. There is no refrigeration, kitchen, sink or serving utensils. Coolers are allowed and the counters may be used for serving food. Total capacity is 25 people.
Building Rules:
Rental Fees:
The lodge is available for daily rentals from 10:00 a.m. to dusk. Monday - Friday rentals are $75.00 per booking. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are $125.00 per booking. A separate security deposit of $100.00 is also required. Security deposit checks will be returned upon request, or ripped up immediately following an event provided there are no damages to the facility. All fees must be paid 2 weeks in advance at the Parks and Recreation office.