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About Central Park Place

Central Park Place, located at 421 Columbus Ave in Grand Haven, MI, is a versatile venue complex that hosts weddings, theatre productions, arts exhibitions, and corporate events. Rebranded from the former Grand Haven Community Center in fall 2022, Central Park Place offers multiple spaces with distinct capacities and amenities designed to accommodate a wide range of gatherings. Whether you’re planning a formal reception in Mackinaw Ballroom, a performance in Acacia Theatre, or an intimate meeting in one of the smaller rooms, we’ve got you covered with clear, straightforward booking and dependable support.

Below you’ll find practical details on seating options, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a seamless visit to Central Park Place.

Central Park Place is a city-owned venue with convenient trolley connections to Grand Haven’s waterfront district and beaches. Ample parking is available at the NE corner of Fifth and Columbus, plus back lot access on Fulton/Fifth, street parking, and county parking after 5pm on weekdays and all day weekends. For stays or events, you’ll find trusted nearby hotels such as Best Western Beacon Inn and Washington Street Inn, along with Captain's Cottage Suites, making it easy to coordinate accommodations with your event. If you’re looking for dependable, no-fuss ticketing and venue information, you’ve got a guy in your corner—we’ll help you secure the right spaces and dates for your plans.

  • Mackinaw Ballroom (Theatre 450, Classroom 218, Banquet 240; Full Ballroom 4,899 sq ft). Acacia Theatre ~184 seats. Other spaces include Atrium Gallery; Escanaba Room ~150, Woodbine Room ~60, Raritan Room ~45, and Suite ~24.
  • Parking: NE Corner of Fifth/Columbus, back lot on Fulton/Fifth, street parking, and county parking after 5pm on weekdays plus all day weekends.
  • Transit: City-owned venue with trolley linkage to Grand Haven’s waterfront district and beaches.
  • Nearby hotels & dining: Options include Best Western Beacon Inn, Washington Street Inn, Captain's Cottage Suites, with additional Grand Haven accommodations and dining nearby. We’ll highlight affiliate partners for easy booking when available.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417.
  • Renamed: Formerly the Grand Haven Community Center; rebranded to Central Park Place in fall 2022.
  • Main spaces and capacities: Mackinaw Ballroom full capacity by configuration — Theatre 450, Classroom 218, Banquet 240 (Full Ballroom 4,899 sq ft).
  • Acacia Theatre capacity: about 184 seats.
  • Other spaces: Atrium Gallery; Escanaba Room (~150), Woodbine Room (~60), Raritan Room (~45), Suite (~24).
  • Parking and access: Ample parking on the NE Corner of Fifth/Columbus, back lot on Fulton/Fifth, street parking; additional county parking after 5pm weekdays and all day weekends.
  • Transit: City-owned venue with trolley linkage to Grand Haven’s waterfront district and beaches.
  • Notable events hosted: weddings and receptions in Mackinaw Ballroom; plays and performances in Acacia Theatre; arts exhibitions in Atrium Gallery; corporate events and community programs.
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western Beacon Inn, Washington Street Inn, Captain's Cottage Suites, and other Grand Haven options.