Status: The Stadium Drive-In was once part of the old Stadium Arena which was built in 1950. The drive-in used a portion of the arena parking lot, and the screen was attached to the arena building. The years of operation are unknown. The Stadium Arena was renovated and renamed The Deltaplex in 1998. The 4,500 seat arena hosted the rock band AC/DC in 2000 as they prepared for a world tour. (Michigandriveins.com7/1001)

Update: The Stadium Arena is now know as the Deltaplex...."The DeltaPlex is West Michigan's fastest growing venue for Concerts, Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Business Meetings and Sporting Events. Attendance at the DeltaPlex has doubled each year since our opening in 1998 to nearly 250,000 visitors annually! DeltaPlex rental fees are affordable and value packed and our professional staff can help you in all aspects of the production and promotion of your event. The DeltaPlex is conveniently located at the center of three major highways in west Michigan: Just East of US-131 and two miles north of the US-131/I-196 interchange in downtown Grand Rapids, MI and three miles south of the US-131/I-96 interchange that traverses the northern half of the city. The DeltaPlex is just one half hour from Holland, Grand Haven and Muskegon, an hour from Kalamazoo and just a little more than an hour from Lansing. Acres of on-site parking can be found immediately adjacent to the complex. Built in 1950, the DeltaPlex began life as the Stadium Arena. The facility evolved through the decades and hosted a number of concepts until being purchased by the Langlois family in the late '90s. An extensive, ground-up restoration and remodeling regimen followed and the newly christened DeltaPlex opened its doors in 1998. The DeltaPlex can stage virtually any touring musical event in its 4,500 seat arena. Indeed the building hosted world renowned rock act AC/DC for nearly two weeks as the group rehearsed and prepared their extravagant 2000/2001 world tour in the facility. We have designed this site to inform you about every facet of The DeltaPlex Entertainment and Expo Center and we look forward to your visit!" (Deltaplex Website)

News Article: Detroit Theatre change reports-The Stadium Drive-In at Grand Rapids, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lavigne, is being dismantled...(Boxoffice Magazine 5/9/60)

Update: The Stadium was actually built in 1952, not 1950. July 2nd and 3rd were Preview nights and the Grand Opening was held July 4th, 1952. (Michigandriveins.com 11/13/04)

Update: The screen was not attached to the building. The operator was Joe Busic and the manager was Grover Stickney. Concession was inside the stadium and managed by Evelyn Hurley. (Malcolm Balk 1/3/05)