FAQ

Alcohol - Liability Requirements

Alcohol is allowed to be on the premises it is BYOB (Bring your own) but the customer must have an insurance certificate.
If alcohol is present, you must provide a Proof of Liability Insurance Certificate at the time of booking.
The booking will be pending and unconfirmed until the certificate is received via email.
Liability insurance must cover $1,000,000 to address any liability related to alcohol use.
The Whistlestop Park Grass Lake Depot must be listed as the payee on the policy.
Liability Insurance Certificate can be obtained on this link.
Use the Whistlestop Park Grass Lake Depot's address and email information
210 E. Michigan Ave
Grass Lake, MI 49240
[email protected]

Facility Features

Tables and Seating

Eight 60” round tables (seats 6-8 each)
Two 8’ rectangular tables (seats 6-8 each)
Approximately 90 chairs

Kitchen Features

Small kitchen (no stove/oven)
Small and large coffee pot)
Large microwave)
Refrigerator/freezer)

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Handicap-accessible bathrooms for men and women
Handicap door (29” width)
Air conditioning and heating
Indoor/outdoor facility

Supplies Provided

Trash bags
Paper towels
Bathroom supplies

Additional Information

Address

210 E. Michigan Ave
Grass Lake, MI 49240
[email protected]

Event Policies

Food and Beverage

Guests may bring their own food and beverages.

Hours of Operation

Depot rental hours: 9 AM – 12 AM (includes setup and cleanup time). Grass Lake outside noise ordinance: 10 PM.

Linen Rentals

Local linen renters (two weeks advance notice required):
Kutcha’s Party Rental: 517-784-4691
Jackson Rental Center: 517-764-2778

Scheduling

Provide an estimated timeframe for your event to coordinate a cleaning schedule.

Depot Parking

Parking available along Both sides of Michigan Ave.

Directly across the street from the depot is an alley, Drake Street. You can park behind the stores.

East of the depot
Marcos pizza park in the back parking lot. 2 blocks east of the depot,
You can park in the federated and Methodist Church parking lots.

West of the Depot
The Village office, a brown Building west of the Depot and across the tracks.
Across from the Village Office park along Brown Street. Read the signs.

The parking lot attached to the depot belongs to the Pharmacy parking.
They allow you to park in their spaces after hours.
The signs explain parking.
Please respect the pharmacies parking lot, there are signs informing you of the pharmacy hours.

Absolutely do not block the alley.