Holland Charter Township
Park Pavilion Rental Information

Process to Reserve Pavilion

• We have a new reservation/rental system for 2025, where everything is completed online.
• Visit https://hollandtwprec.recdesk.com/ and either “Sign In” to your account, or “Create An Account.”
• Once you are in your account, select “Facilities/Rentals” and then in the facility type select “Pavilions.”
• Select “Reserve” next to the pavilion you would like to reserve, and a calendar will populate with the available reservation dates for the season.  
• Complete the reservation questions and forms. Once those are completed, Holland Township Parks & Recreation staff will review the request. Please allow up to 24 hours to have your request reviewed. If your request is approved a reservation confirmation will be sent to you via email along with an invoice for payment of the reservation.
• Payment must be submitted in full within 48 hours of approval.

Reservation Times & Costs

• Rental Season: May 1 – October 1
• 1/2 Day = 10:00am to 2:00pm or 3:00pm to 7:00pm
• Full Day = 10:00am to 7:00pm

Reservation Timelines & Deadlines

• Reservations for the upcoming season open on January 31st.
• Reservation requests must be submitted at least 7 days in advance.
• Full payment must be submitted within 48 hours of reservation approval and invoice date.

Reservation Fee Structure for 2025

 
Cancellations & Changes

• 15-29 Days: 50% refund minus a $25.00 administrative fee.
• 30+ Days: Full refund minus a $25.00 administrative fee.
• Weather related cancellations refunds will be given in full, ONLY if cancellation was made by Holland Charter Township staff. Weather related cancellations will be communicated to the renter via email at least (2) hours prior to reservation time.

Policies & Procedures

• Users are solely responsible for their own set-up, break-down, and cleaning of picnic tables and pavilions.
• Reservations include the use of picnic tables in the pavilion only and do not give exclusive use of any other park amenity.
• Picnic tables and benches in other areas of the park are for other park users and are to not be moved.
• Pavilions are maintained on a regular basis, but we are not responsible for their general condition before each event.
• Trash receptacles are provided. Please bring extra trash bags and take excessive trash with you that does not fit in the receptacles on site.
• The pavilion must be left in the same condition as when user arrived.
• Park attendants will be on duty during weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• The individual who made the reservation must be on site for the entirety of the reservation and is responsible for the attendees.
• Electricity at pavilions cannot be guaranteed.
• Alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed in any Holland Charter Township Park.
• Parks are open from 6am to 11pm. Restrooms are open from 8am to 9pm.
• Pavilions are open on a first come first serve basis during non-rental times.
• Bounce houses are NOT allowed.
• Any damage to the irrigation system or electricity will be charged to the renter.
• Decorations/signage may not be stapled, taped, glued, or affixed to the pavilion structure or picnic tables. Silly string and non-biodegradable items are NOT allowed.
• Additional costs will be incurred for maintenance, excess trash removal, and property loss or damage.
• Events must not charge an admission or attendance fee.

Township Board Packet - September 18, 2025

Agenda

4a. Proposed 2026 Budget and 2025 Property Tax Levy

5b. Operational Reports:   August Building Permit Activity Report and August Fire Department Activity Report

5c. Review and approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes from September 4, 2025

6. Presentation:  Alex Fink from Simpatico Coffee

8. Second reading and consideration of adoption of Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment – 0 (vac) Butternut Drive (Parcel 70-16-18-330-051) – C-2 Community Commercial to R-2A Medium Density Residential

9. Matters pertaining to the Community Center

a. Third Amendment to Master Deed of the Shops at Westshore

b.  License agreement with The Shops at Westshore Condominium Association

10. Consideration of a METRO Act Right-of-Way Permit for Metro Fibernet, LLC

11a. Consideration of operational and capital improvement expenditures for Fire Department helmets

Planning Commission Packet - October 7, 2025

Agenda

3.    Approval of the minutes of regular meeting of September 9, 2025

4.    Public Hearings

1. Macatawa Legends, south of New Holland St and east of 144^th Ave – Amendment to the Macatawa Legends Planned Unit Development Final Development Plan - Request by Kelly Kuiper of Paramount Development Corp. on behalf of REIP Land Investments LLC for a Major Amendment to the Macatawa Legends PUD for changes in Phase 2 of the Fairway View Development phase. Changes consist of : (1) increasing the overall unit count for the Macatawa Legends PUD by 1 unit, from 605 to 606 total dwelling units, by increasing the total unit count within Fairway View by 1 unit from 108 to 109 total dwelling units; (2) reducing the site condominium width of several units on the south side of proposed road in Phase 2 of Fairway View; and (3) that private streets within Phase 2 of Fairway View will be constructed in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements but that surface course pavement shall be installed within 2 years of the date the development phase has been issued its first building permit.
   
   
2. 104 Clover Ave (70-16-28-252-063) – Special Land Use Permit - Request by Matthew Winters on behalf of the Salvation Army for Special Use Approval of a Place of Worship that includes “Pathway of Hope” family support program, food pantry, Thursday Family Meals & Activities, women’s fellowship group, book club, Christian day camp, Christmas distribution, utilities/rent/food assistance, pickleball groups, warming and cooling center as needed, Meals by Community Action House’s Community Kitchen, on-site referrals and supportive services by other nonprofit agencies, and shower services for guest/staff and existing missional outreach/hygiene support. The subject property is zoned R-2 Moderate Density Residential.
   
   
3. 483 Douglas Ave (70-16-19-300-098) – Special Land Use Permit - Request by Dave Lamer of Advantage Marine for Special Use Approval of boat repair, sales and display, and continued outdoor storage. The subject property is zoned C-2 Community Commercial.
   
   
4. 12830 Quincy St (70-16-08-200-036) – Special Land Use Permit - Request by Jeff Schierbeek of JDS LLC for Special Use Approval of Contractor’s Facility. The subject property is zoned I-2 General Industrial.

5.  Other Business

a. 12830 Quincy St (70-16-08-200-036) – Site Plan Review - Request by Jeff Schierbeek of JDS LLC for site plan approval to construct two 23,360 square-foot buildings that will be divided into units and leased out to contractor/small industrial-type users. The subject property is zoned I-2 General Industrial.

Zoning Board of Appeals Packet – August 26, 2025

Agenda

3.  Approval of June 24, 2025 Minutes

4.  Public Hearing – Nonuse Variance

a. 3134 Beeline Rd (70-16-16-100-090) – Nonuse Variance
Petition submitted by TSFR Apple Venture, LLC on behalf of Geenen DeKock Properties, LLC for variances consisting of: (1) 259.2 square feet from the maximum 99.6 square feet permitted for wall signs, resulting in a total wall sign area of 358.8 square feet; and (2) 11 canopy signs that exceed the maximum 2 feet in height and/or 6 feet in width permitted for canopy signs. The subject property is zoned C-2 Community Commercial and FP Floodplain.

5.  Other Business

a. Zoning Ordinance Review and Interpretation (Tabled June 24, 2025)
Request submitted by Township Staff for interpretation from the Zoning Board of Appeals on what constitutes “residential or living quarters” and “hobby or recreational” space as mentioned in Section 8.3.A.4 and 8.3.A.5 of the Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to accessory buildings.