Take a stroll down memory Lane in our "Gallery of Memories" on the 2nd floor

Grand Traverse Area Whitetails Banquet 10/2002

We had a very successful banquet at the Park Place Dome, and raised over $14000 to improve wildlife habitat on public lands...thank you again for your support. Bruce Hilty, Sec. Treasurer

Family Birthday Party 11/2002

Your wait staff did an excellent job, we never had to ask for anything, they responded to every detail before we brought it to their attention. Thanks for every thing you did to make our event memorable....Tom & Amy

Crest Financial Holiday Party 12/2002

Our event turned out to be memorable by all that attended! The staff and food were outstanding and we hope to use the Park Place again for next years holiday party..thank you! Linda and Dan Giroux

Cherryland Electric Holiday Party 12/2002

Our employees raved about the Dome, how it was decorated and your friendly staff-especially Jesse. He answered all of our questions...a real pro! Nick Edson

Independent Bank Event 01/2003

Our group had a wonderful weekend at your hotel..the service was wonderful...when planning future events, we will look no further than the Park Place....thank you for all your help, it was greatly appreciated...Rebekah Bailey

Prefer to stay at Park Place... 01/2003

Whenever I come to Traverse City I prefer to stay here. I like its proximity to downtown and its history and character! Jackie Lack

Blue Angels 07/1990

We stayed on the 9th floor with the balcony and watched the Blue Angels fly overhead--it was so amazing to be that close. Watching the fireworks from the balcony was memorable to say the least. We love your hotel--the atmosphere is always relaxing--even in the busy summer months.

Holiday Party 02/1994

I attended a party at the Park Place years ago and had a great time! Jim

Boys & Girls Club of GT 03/2003

Overall our experience was great with the Park Place...I worked with Colleen, and she was excellent in sending the contract and filling our needs...not only that, but we had last minute folks show up and your staff accommodated the additional meal needs with grace...Robin Buchner, Boys & Girls Clubs of TC

MI Bear Hunters Conference 03/2003

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with the Park Place. We heard many great comments about everything especially the buffet dinner. Thank you...your help and all the work made my job easier. Monica Hoffman, Convention Chair

Bay Arenac ISD Conference 02/2003

Your attention to details prior to the event was excellent..thank you Brenda Peppel

First time in town 06/1905

I drove up from Battle Creek to attend a conference in TC. It was my first time in the area, and it was an especially cold and snowy trip. I remember the warm welcome upon my arrival, and the comfort of the room as well as the fun I had in the City during my stay. Now we

Annual Park Place Weekend 10/1994

One of our favorite memories of the Park Place is the time we won a dance contest in Minerva

Special Evening On The Bay 08/1988

When my husband and I started exploring Michigan, we had been camping all along "the mitten" and decided to splurge on a night in the original tower of the Park Place. It was like a trip back in time and felt like we were walking into an old movie. We enjoyed the room, the bay and watching the streets from our bird

Family Trip 10/1996

We took a family trip to Traverse City in Late October. What a beautful city in the fall. There is no better place to stay in TC. From the professional service to the first rate accomodations you see in large cities like New York or London, it is the only place we want to stay!

Our Anniversary Week-ends 11/1973

We were married Thanksgiving week-end in 1972 and have been spending our anniversaries at the Park Place, starting with our first, ever since. The hotel has changed alot since that first year and even though we missed a few years, we love coming to Traverse City and have always stayed at the Park Place. We will be celebrating 31 years on 11/24, and are planning on returning to celebrate.

Lioness' Conference 11/2003

We had such a wonderful experience at the Park Place that we will definitely hold our conference there again. Everyone has said this was the best conference ever. You and your staff made this possible...customer service is truly a priority at the Park Place. Karen Kraft, Lioness Conference Chair

Thanksgiving stayover 11/2002

THis is the 2nd memory of staying at the Park Place with my family it is becoming a tradition now for 5 years of staying with the family in a hotel during the Thanksgiving time. I adore the old rooms and the lookout is the best. Love your place and my family to. Kimberly

TC Assn. of Realtors Holiday Party 12/2003

Thanks to the Park Place hotel Management and staff for a wonderful Christmas party. You did yourselves proud! Please convey our appreciation to everyone involved...Judith Lindenau

Traverse Area Assn. of Realtors 12/2003

....thank you for the absolutely perfect evening at the Park Place. We have received nothing but "rave" reviews for the Christmas party...the food was wonderful, the staff more than accommodating and helpful and the facility looked beautiful. Thank you for helping make this years party the "best ever"...Bobbie

A Celebration of Joy in Tears 12/2003

The entire family met at the Park Place for Sunday Brunch. My Brother-in-law was in Munson. As we left on of our nieces asked if her brother, Tim, could play song of the grand piano in the lobby. This was allowed. Tim played a song he had recorded for his father

Honeymoon 04/1977

The magic of the whole day- when we checked in, we were offered a complitmentary bottle of champagne. When it arrived at our room, with the two special champagne glasses,(one of which just had an accident in the cupboard!) I thought I was royalty. This 21 year old had the best honeymoon ever ! We shopped downtown - had a drink at the U&I Lounge(found out later my in-laws had met there!. We had great dinner at the restaurant called the - we can

Our Wedding Reception 01/2004

"Everything was great....great wait staff, food was excellent". Nelda Shoobridge-Alpers

First Conference In Traverse City 05/1992

May of 1992 brought me to the Park Place Hotel for my first Michigan College and Univrsity Placement Conference. I had settled into my beautiful room when I heard water running. I checked in the bathroom and found water running from the ceiling above the bath tub into the tub. I call the front desk and a maintenance person arrived within minutes. The problem was solved quickly by the very cordial individual. I have always had a great stay in the Park Place Hotel.

Honeymoon 08/1974

We stayed one night at the Park Place for the first night of our honeymoon in 1974! We arrived late and the restaurant was still open. We had a relaxing late evening dinner winding down from our afternoon wedding and reception. We remember the wonderful room and blankets on the bed! Thanks for a great send off to our married life together. 30 years later we

Honeymoon 06/1985

My wife and I got married June 14, 1985. The following day we headed "Up North" to Traverse City where we stayed at the Park Place. What a beautiful old hotel, a true grand ole dame! Next year marks our 20th anniversary. I

50th Anniversary

My husband & I were exceptionally pleased with our 50th party. The help of both Mike & Colleen were invaluable, and the staff at the dinner that evening and at break-fast the next day were terrific! Everyone was more than helpful and the service and food were excellent! Mike and Colleen offered many suggestions which we took and were happy we did so. Favorable comments from many guests were received and we feel it was a great success. Thanks to Mike, Colleen and staff for the beautiful room and great food. Doris and John Kurzava

Meeting Tarzan 07/1968

My brother, Brian Gavan, and I were visiting our Grandparents, Howard & Bertha Arnold. We went for a walk to the Park Place knowing Ron Ely of the Tarzan TV show was in town. As we walked to the entrance wondering if we would see him a tall man came up behind us and opened the door for us. As he walked past we realized that the man opening the door was Ron Ely. We were 12 & 14 years old and could not get home fast enough to tell Grandma & Grandpa.

GREAT MEMORY 11/2004

IT WAS A FOGGY DAY WHEN MY FAMILIY DECIEDED TO GO TO THE PARK PLACE A GET A MEAL. THE WELCOME WAS OUTSTANDING AND THE SERVICE WAS EVEN BETTER. OUR SERVER BRYAN PRITCHARD HAD A EXTREME UNDERSTANDING OF THE MENU AND COUNTINOUSLY MADE US LAUGH THROUGHT OUT THE NIGHT. AS WE LEFT WE ALSO HAD A PLEASENT RUN IN WITH THE SUPERVISOR KERRY. WE WILL DEFINATLY RETURN.

Sneaking In 05/1905

When I was a child and lived in downtown Traverse City, me and my friends would sneak into the Park Place pool pretending to be kids of guests. We had allot of fun. I think we were only kicked out once or twice. I have since moved away, but return occasionally as a real guest.

My First Job 07/1950

My first job was at the Park Place Hotel. As a high schol junior, I was hired to take minutes and record proceedings for a Veterans Conference. I was thrilled to come to a big hotel and have my own room! 50 years later, I came back to the Park Place Hotel as a participant in an educational conference and was still thrilled with the accommodations!

Guys weekend before the wedding 07/2003

A few weeks before the big wedding (and during the Cherry Festival), a group of college buddies stayed at the Park Place for a guys weekend. We golfed, rented jet skis on the bay, canoed on the Platte River, and took in a few concerts at the Festival. The price was reasonable, rooms were very comfortable, and the hospitally outstanding. Looking forward to making the Park Place a part of my wedding.

Our Engagement 10/2004

For the three year anniversary of our first date my now fiance, Brian, surprised me with a weekend at Park Place. Our room was on the top floor with a spectacular view. We spent Saturday touring local wineries and enjoyed a dinner aboard the Traverse City dinner train. Later that evening Brian asked me to be his wife. We went up to the Beacon lounge and celebrated. We drank champagne and the band played us a song. It was the best night of my life. Now we are trying to plan our wedding reception there next year. Thanks for the great weekend!

Brunch 08/1979

I was born and raised in Traverse City and have since moved due to my job. However, even though I have been gone about 19 years, I still remember the beautiful brunch that was served on Sundays. It was such a special treat for my daughter and myself to have brunch. Oh, how I cherish those precious memories.

Childhood at the Park Place Hotel 05/1905

My parents brought us from Grand Rapids to stay at the Park Place Hotel on my fathers business trips to Traverse City in the late 1960’s. I have found memories of learning to swim and diving in the deep end off the diving board when I was 6-10 years of age. Later we moved up and bought a 350 acre cherry farm on the Leelanau peninsula which became a children’s camp and then a year round alternative school called SOLAR. We would bring our school class in for swim lessons at that famous pool under the glass dome. I also attended a high school prom in the grand ballroom in 1978. All great memories, and one day I hope to return with my new family and stay at the great hotel with a pool that my small ones will surely enjoy as much as I did. Some things change in life, nice to know the traditions and excellence still continue with land mark hotels like the Park Place. May I wish the Park Place continued success for many years to come. Michael C. Creamer Granite Falls Washington

M.A.P.E.R.Conference 09/1980

We were at the Michigan association of public employees retirement association confernce and had such a great event there. When some ones mentions the Park Place It always brings pleasent Memories to mind!

Meeting a Legend 07/1980

I worked at the Park Place, in the Parlor as a waitress. I loved the uniform, looked like something from the turn of the century. My best day was when I got to wait on Dorothy Lamour as she had lunch. She ordered a Monte Cristo sandwich and some hot tea. She was very gracious, polite and called me "sweetie". I believe she may have been in town for a Cherry County Playhouse production. I

The Good OLd Days-1955 05/1905

When I was about 10 years old my parents, who had a summer cottage on Big Platte Lake, would treat their four children once a summer to dinner at the Park Place Hotel and a play at the Cherry Theater in the round. I can still remember the great food, view from the top, and atmosphere. I also remember sitting on the aisle in the round theater and touching the actresses

Meeting a Movie Star ! 04/1964

As a young girl,I used to stay often at the hotel and my favorite was the pool area. One day while sitting there I realized there was Dennis Weaver, a movie star sitting right next to me. He was appearing in a play at the Cherry Hill Playhouse. He was great, let me take pictures, signed an autograph and let me introduce him to my aunt and other quests. A great experience for a 9 year old girl.

Swim race 06/1972

During the summer of 1972 I accompanied my dad on a business trip and we stayed at the Park Place. As a 10 year old girl, I was treated like a princess. I ate lobster for the first time at the Top of the Park, and we attended a play staring Bob Crane. The next day while swimming in the pool, an elderly gentlemen challenged me to a race. I agreed, but insisted he take a head start. After he took a few strokes, I ran around the pool deck and jumped in near the wall before he reached it. Imagine his suprise to see that I had beat him. Everyone around the pool was laughing histarically. Even his wife. She winked at me and told me my secret was safe with her. Great childhood memories.

Sunday Dinners with Mom and Dad 09/1965

I entered Interlochen Arts Academy in 1965. It was the first time I had ever been separated from my family. Almost every Sunday for three years during the school year, my Mom and Dad drove up from Flushing to pick me up and go to dinner at the Park Place. I think of those afternoons with great affection.

great location 07/2005

We booked a room at the Park Place. It was fantastic. We had a balconie room that overlooked downtown. It was so nice to sit out and enjoy the sights. We walked over to the bay and spent a few hours. We had 2 teenagers with us and the location is so convienient, with the downtown shops, beach, and little zoo. I have been looking forward to returning. Thanks, Deb

My Birth 02/1947

Feb, 1947 my parents were living in Traverse City where my father worked as a chef at the Park Place. I was born at Grand Traverse Hospital during this time. My parents are both gone now but I am glad to have the knowledge of my papa working as a chef at the Park Place Hotel at the time of my birth. Everyone says I inherited his talent for cooking.

Birthday Party 10/2006

We had a birthday party for my neice, and and it was overall an A+. The banquet staff and management was very helpful and polite. We especially enjoyed our server, I believe his name was Tom.

WEDDING! 09/2004

My husband and I were married on September 4, 2004 and held our reception at the TOP of the PARK at the Park Place Hotel. The reception was beautiful at the Top, the hotel took care of every detail we had requested. It was the most beautiful sight looking out of the windows and people still comment on the view and the food. We stayed in the presidential suite that night and it was equally magnifacint! Thanks to the Park Place for the memory!

My Father's Wedding 10/2005

As I walked my father down the isle atop the Park Place Hotel I remember it being so beautiful. It was October and all of the leaves were a perfect color of orange, red, and yellow. My father treated everyone of his guests to a weekend in paradise to share in his happiness. We celebrated the wedding and the reception here. All of the staff was great and couldn