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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Calder Plaza
- 351 Ottawa Ave. NW
- Ottawa Ave. between Michigan and Lyon NW
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Neighborhood:Downtown
- (616) 451-3000
Parks
- Park Type: City
Accessibility
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Getting Around the Venue:
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.
Fifth Third Ellis Lot, Ottawa Ave. — 0.02 Miles from the venue.
Accessibility
-
Getting Around the Venue:
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.
Fifth Third Ellis Lot, Ottawa Ave. — 0.02 Miles from the venue.
Parks
- Park Type: City
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Jul 11, 202010:30 AM - 11:30 AMPurpose Training Bootcamp Workout
Join Purpose Training for a FREE Outdoor Bootcamp. Workout this time at the Calder...
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Jul 25, 2020Coming soonThe Color Run
The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race...
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Aug 1, 2020See website for times.**CANCELLED** Grand Rapids Pride Festival '20
Calder Plaza
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GRAND RAPIDS PRIDE FESTIVAL 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED....
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Aug 7 - 9, 2020See website for times.Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival
The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is excited to welcome you back to our...
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Jun 12, 202110:30 AM - 10:00 PMGrand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival '21
SAVE THE DATE, for year three of the Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival! This...
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