The Plainfield Senior & Community Center is located in the D.W. Richardson Park, 5255 Grand River Drive NE, one block west of the East Beltline, south of Plainfield Avenue. (map)

The center is open seven days a week and serves as a meeting location for many groups and organizations, as well as family gatherings and parties. Due to the center's high demand, be sure to reserve your date well in advance.  Download, fill out and send us the Facility Use Application, or call Kathy at (616) 364-8466, Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30 pm.

Please review the following information for rental information and rates:

1. Availability of Room: Seating capacity limited to 121 persons in the meeting room.

a. Northview Senior Citizens will have daytime use of the building from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM weekdays. If the center is not being used by the senior's, then other groups may schedule the building during weekday, daytime hours. The one exception to the daytime use is on election days when Plainfield Charter Township uses the building as a precinct-polling place.

b. Building use may be granted to Plainfield Township residents and Plainfield Township organizations only by the permission of the Plainfield Charter Township Board or Clerk. These groups may book the building one (1) year in advance of their events.

c. No space shall be made available for rental to commercial ventures.

2. Calendar and Building Use Forms.

a. The calendar will be maintained by the Clerk's Office.

b. All building use forms must be filled out and returned for approval by the Township Board or Clerk. The person requesting the use of the building must be a resident in Plainfield Charter Township.

3. Rental Charges and Security Deposit.

a. Rental rates shall be as follows:

• 4 hours or less $ 50.00
• 4 to 8 hours $ 75.00
• Over 8 hours $100.00

b. A $200.00 Security Deposit for the key must be paid in advance of the scheduled event to Plainfield Charter Township.

c. An inspection of the building and the surrounding area will be made by a township employee. Upon completion of this inspection, those who have used the center may pick up the $200.00 key deposit or the Clerk's Office will inform the renter of any damage charges.

d. Non-Profit Organizations may apply to the Township Board for a waiver of the rental fee. Proof of non-profit status must be provided.

4. Supervision

a. Appropriate adult supervision shall be supplied by the user or renter.

b. The name, address and telephone number of the designated supervisor shall be supplied on the application.

c. The responsibilities of those using the center are as follows:

• Pick up and prompt return of the key must be done in the Clerk's office during normal office hours.
• Users are responsible for any clean-up necessary to return the rooms, restrooms, and hall to their original conditions.
• Users must provide their own dishes and table service.
• Playing of the Baldwin organ is allowed only by Northview Senior Center.
• Users must plan for their own arrangement of the furniture. The tables and chairs are to be returned to their original locations.
• Users are responsible for any damage to the building, furnishings and/or grounds. Damage must be reported at once to the Clerk.
• Users shall take care to secure the building after use by properly locking the doors and making sure all windows are closed. All lights and appliances must be turned off. Upon leaving the building during winter months, the thermostat must be set at 62 degrees; during summer months at 75 degrees; the air conditioning fan will be turned off.
• Should extra cleaning be required, the cost of cleaning will be deducted from the security deposit with the minimum charge being $50.00.
• Food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
• Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on the premises. This regulation includes the building, grounds, and the vehicles.
• No Smoking will be allowed in the building.
• No adhesive materials (i.e. scotch tape, nails or tacks) will be allowed on the walls.
• All garbage shall be collected into trash bags and disposed of into the trash bins outside.
• During clean up, only a dust mop shall be used on the parquet floors. No wet mop is to be used.
• No pets are allowed at the center.

5. Rental Hours.

The Plainfield Senior & Community Center may be rented from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday. On New Year's Eve, the building may be rented until 1:30 AM.

Just a friendly reminder: Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on the premises. This regulation includes the building, grounds, and the vehicles.