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    Calder Plaza

    • 351 Ottawa Ave. NW
    • Ottawa Ave. between Michigan and Lyon NW
    • Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    • Neighborhood:Downtown
    • (616) 451-3000
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    The open, hard-surface plaza adjoining the City and County buildings hosts numerous large community events and "La Grand Vitesse," the Alexander Calder Stabile which symbolizes the City of Grand Rapids.

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    Beach, Parks & Trails
    Parks
    • Park Type: City
    Accessibility
    • Getting Around the Venue: The Plaza is an outdoor exhibition area and is level and clear of obstructions. The area is accessed by both a set of steps and a ramp up from the sidewalks along Ottawa Avenue NW. The City Hall Monroe Avenue entrance has a powered door with a push button. The VandenBerg (Calder) Plaza City Hall entrance has a powered door with a push button. Both entrances to the City Hall are flush with the sidewalks.

      There are Men’s and Women’s multi-user style restrooms present in the Grand Rapids City Hall. These restrooms have at least one accessible stall.

      The VandenBerg (Calder) Plaza is large and level.

      The routes through the Grand Rapids City Hall are wide and level.

      There are elevators that provides access to all floors and connect the Grand Rapids City Hall with the VandenBerg (Calder) Plaza.

      The Grand Rapids City Hall is quiet and well lit.

      There is chair and bench seating available.
    • Accessible Parking Options: Government Center Ramp at 300 Monroe Avenue NW. — 0.01 miles from the venue.

      5/3 Ellis Lot at 250 Monroe Avenue NW. — 0.02 Miles from the venue.
    General
    Beach, Parks & Trails
    Accessibility
    • Getting Around the Venue: The Plaza is an outdoor exhibition area and is level and clear of obstructions. The area is accessed by both a set of steps and a ramp up from the sidewalks along Ottawa Avenue NW. The City Hall Monroe Avenue entrance has a powered door with a push button. The VandenBerg (Calder) Plaza City Hall entrance has a powered door with a push button. Both entrances to the City Hall are flush with the sidewalks. There are Men’s and Women’s multi-user style restrooms present in the Grand Rapids City Hall. These restrooms have at least one accessible stall. The VandenBerg (Calder) Plaza is large and level. The routes through the Grand Rapids City Hall are wide and level. There are elevators that provides access to all floors and connect the Grand Rapids City Hall with the VandenBerg (Calder) Plaza. The Grand Rapids City Hall is quiet and well lit. There is chair and bench seating available.
    • Accessible Parking Options: Government Center Ramp at 300 Monroe Avenue NW. — 0.01 miles from the venue. 5/3 Ellis Lot at 250 Monroe Avenue NW. — 0.02 Miles from the venue.
    Parks
    • Park Type: City
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