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.
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Where they work
Venue types Ellis Parking Company works across Michigan.
At a glance
| Founded | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Ownership | family-owned |
| Headquarters | 40 Pearl St NW #824, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA |
| Phone | (616) 458-1179 |
| Coverage | Michigan and 16 more cities |
How Ellis Parking Company compares in Grand Rapids
| Operator | Focus | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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 trainingEllis 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 coordinationEllis 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 termsEllis 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 retrievalConfirm arrival lead time, setup of cones, dropbox, and signage, and end-of-event retrieval coverage.
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