I was a bit skeptical about attending a wedding reception at a sports complex. However, the large soccer field made for a perfect spot for a large tent, that you need to rent from an outside source.
One good thing: there is plenty of parking. It's easy to find with Waze or Google maps (It's in South Lansing). There's a barn-like structure that serve as a bar, Cleats Bar and Grille, with tables inside, and on the patio just outside.
The only downside of having an event here is that you need to walk across grass to get to your tent. It did downpour for a couple minutes earlier in the day for the reception I attended, but the grass was not soggy. There was a wood plank layer down, but not all the way to the tent. Again, that may be up to the facility renter, not the complex.
All in all, the reception was a blast. They had a large wooden dance floor and a DJ blasting tunes. read more