Valet Operator · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ellis Parking Company

3 service categories · 17 cities served

family-owned · Operating since 1951
Ellis Parking Company

About

Ellis Parking Company is a family-owned parking operator based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving the area since 1951. The company provides valet and parking management services across private events, major venues, and general parking facilities including garages, ramps, downtown locations, and monthly parking sites. Ellis Parking holds memberships in the National Parking Association, the Michigan Parking Association, and the International Parking and Mobility Institute.

Where they work

Venue types Ellis Parking Company works across Michigan.

parking garages/rampsmunicipal/downtown parking facilitiesevent valet locationsmonthly parking facilities

At a glance

Founded1951
Ownershipfamily-owned
Headquarters40 Pearl St NW #824, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Phone(616) 458-1179
CoverageMichigan and 16 more cities

How Ellis Parking Company compares in Grand Rapids

OperatorFocusSinceStatus
Ellis Parking Company 3 service types 1951 Listed
210 Ionia general-valet, major-venue-valet 1951 Listed
Midwest Parking hospital-medical-valet, hotel-resort-valet - Listed
Ellis Parking general-valet - Listed

Reputation

family-owned has operated since 1951 and lists NPA (National Parking Association), MPA (Michigan Parking Association), IPI (International Parking & Mobility Institute) among its associations.

Common questions

How long has Ellis Parking Company been in business?
Ellis Parking Company has been operating since 1951, giving it decades of experience managing parking and valet services in the Grand Rapids area.
Is Ellis Parking Company independently or corporately owned?
Ellis Parking Company is family-owned, which means local decision-making and continuity of management.
What professional associations does Ellis Parking Company belong to?
Ellis Parking holds memberships in the National Parking Association (NPA), the Michigan Parking Association (MPA), and the International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPI).
What types of locations does Ellis Parking serve?
The company manages parking and valet at garages, ramps, municipal and downtown facilities, event valet locations, and monthly parking sites.
Does Ellis Parking handle private event valet as well as large venue parking?
Yes, Ellis Parking provides services across private events, major venue contexts, and general parking management throughout Grand Rapids.

Before you book Ellis Parking Company

A short checklist for booking valet. We have prefilled answers based on this operator's public information; confirm the rest with them directly.

  • Staff and training
    Ellis Parking Company staffs hospitality venues regularly. Ask how many attendants they will assign for your guest count and whether attendants are background-checked.
  • Permits and venue coordination
    Ellis Parking Company works recurring venues including parking garages/ramps, municipal/downtown parking facilities, event valet locations, so they typically coordinate permits with venue staff. Confirm the process for your specific venue.
  • Has Ellis Parking managed parking or valet at your specific Grand Rapids venue or facility type?
    Ellis Parking Company has staffed venues including parking garages/ramps, municipal/downtown parking facilities, event valet locations. Ask whether they have staffed your specific venue, and request a reference or two.
  • Booking terms
    Ellis Parking Company has operated since 1951 (75 years), which usually means published booking terms. Confirm deposit amount, cancellation terms, and when the final headcount is locked.
  • Setup and retrieval
    Confirm arrival lead time, setup of cones, dropbox, and signage, and end-of-event retrieval coverage.
Tipping

Grand Rapids sits in a mid-to-low cost market. A tip of 2 to 4 dollars per car is a reasonable gesture for valet attendants and is always appreciated but never required. More on valet tipping

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Location

40 Pearl St NW #824, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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Valet parking in Michigan

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