New pickleball club seeks liquor license
The Great Lakes Pickleball Club, a new recreational facility at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE, is asking the Plainfield Township Board for local approval of its application for a liquor license. The applicant states the license is important for the business's long-term viability. The Township Board is scheduled to consider the request on May 11, 2026.
A vote on a developmental liquor license for the Great Lakes Pickleball Club is scheduled for the Township Board of Trustees meeting on May 11, 2026. A memo from the Township Superintendent recommends approval.
Minutes record: 9. New Business a. Consider approving a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 7, 2026
- Meeting scheduled Upcoming from meeting overview
- Possible vote listed Upcoming from agenda · published May 7, 2026
Key facts
- The request is for a new On-Premises Development District Class C Liquor License.
- The business is located at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE.
- The facility includes four indoor pickleball courts, golf simulators, and an outdoor patio.
- The applicant states the license is intended to enhance the guest experience and create a 'play & stay' environment.
- The Township Superintendent recommends approval of the license.
Discretion or exceptions
- The Township Board has the discretion to approve or deny the local recommendation for the license. The Township Superintendent has recommended approval.
Who could be affected
- Patrons of the Great Lakes Pickleball Club
- Residents and businesses near the intersection of Jupiter Avenue NE and Plainfield Avenue NE
What could change
- If the license is ultimately granted by the state, the club would be permitted to serve alcohol to guests for consumption inside the facility and on an outdoor patio.
- The applicant states the license will help position the facility as a 'destination landmark' and a 'community-centered gathering place' for events, corporate meetings, and recreation.
What to watch
The Township Board will consider the request at its meeting on May 11, 2026. Township approval is one step in the process; the final decision on issuing the license is made by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC).
- If approved locally, what would be the proposed hours for alcohol service, especially for the outdoor patio?
- Would the township's approval include any specific conditions on operations?
Supporting records
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Consider approving a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club
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Dear Trustees: I am writing to formally request approval for a new On-Premises Development District Class C Liquor License for the Great Lakes Pickleball Club at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE within the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement District. We were recently approved to operate our new facility, and this license is an important component in ensuring the long-term viability of our project. It will allow us to enha…
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Memorandum Sincerely, To: Plainfield Township Board From: Cameron L. Van Wyngarden, Township Superintendent Date: 5/6/2026 Re: Recommendation to approve developmental liquor license
Meeting history
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Consider approving a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club Consider approving a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club
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