Summer Events
As the summer comes to a close I would like to thank the many neighborhood volunteers who made our summer events a success. The Neighborhood Garage Sale, the Ottawa Hills Garden Tour, the Hollyhock Lane Parade, the Dumpster Clean-Up and the Ice Cream Social are all time honored events in this neighborhood. They would not take place however without the wonderful support of neighbors. Numerous hours go into the planning and staging of these events. So the next time you see one of the many volunteers at an event please say thank you an
Pontiac Field Gift Campaign - Update
The fundraising campaign was a major success. Neighbors donated more than $26,000 for improvements to Pontiac Field, making us one of the top donors for the entire school project. Superintendent of GRCS Tom DeJonge was on hand for the formal check presentation which occurred at the Hollyhock Parade ceremonies on July 3. These funds will be used to improve the athletic courts, playgrounds, track, soccer field and fencing. This will help to turn our neighborhood park into a gathering place that will be used for years to come.
Neighborhood Tree Project 2010
Ottawa Hills in its final year of its tree planting project. We have planted 46 trees so far throughout the neighborhood. This year we will focus on the southwest corner of the neighborhood (Alexander - Giddings -Hall - Iroquois).
Public Safety Message
The trend in the neighborhood in the spring and summer over the past few years has been an increase in bike larcenies, vehicle break-ins and the occasional home invasion. All these crimes can be averted through diligent crime prevention. If starts with securing your property. Ensure that your valuables are not left unattended and that they are locked up when not in use. Utilize the concept of "target hardening" by making it difficult for would-be criminals from victimizing you; lock your doors, turn on your lights, install an alarm, buy a dog and letting your nei
About Ottawa Hills
Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Ottawa Hills Neighborhood is bounded by Franklin Street on the north, Grand Rapids city limits on the east (approximately Cadillac Drive), Hall Street on the south, and Giddings Avenue on the west.
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