A. B. Watsons Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision36155 sq ft

A. B. Watsons Sub.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 8% park access
🚶Walkability
65

Very walkable

  • Scribner/10th (NB): 3 min walk
  • 17 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 18 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 2 min drive
  • Canal Street Park Trail: 3 min walk
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 34 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚴Bike path access
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers an excellent balance of urban convenience and community living. With outstanding transit access and strong dining options nearby, residents enjoy easy access to 41 restaurants within walking distance, plus grocery stores and coffee shops just minutes away. The location provides quick access to Canal Street Park and 17 other parks within a mile for outdoor recreation.

The area serves families through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options available nearby. With 55% owner-occupied homes and a moderate walkability score, the neighborhood maintains a stable, residential feel while keeping daily necessities accessible. The strong restaurant scene and transit connections make this an ideal spot for professionals and families who value convenience, community stability, and easy access to Grand Rapids' broader amenities without sacrificing a neighborly atmosphere.

Walkability

6.5

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.2
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
4.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Bridge Street Market

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 minbike
Creston Market
10 minbike
Gorden Food Service
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Field & Fire Cafe

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
City Built Brewing Company
9 minwalk
Brickyard Tavern
10 minwalk
Linear Restaurant
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Roots Brew Shop

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
12 minwalk
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
13 minwalk
Starbucks
9 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Broadway Bar

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
The Garage Bar
10 minwalk
Speakez Lounge
11 minwalk
Our Tavern
14 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Momma D's Kitchen

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 6 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
9 minbike
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
8 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Fish Ladder Park

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Sixth Street Park
9 minwalk
Canal Street Park
11 minwalk
Lookout Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Canal Street Park Playground

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Coit Park Playground
11 minbike
Coit Park Playground
6 mindrive
Coit Park Playground
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

14 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
11 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
11 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

2 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Canal Street Park Trail

3 minwalk· 2 min bike
Canal Street Park Trail
3 minwalk
Canal Street Park Trail
4 minwalk
Canal Street Park Trail
4 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
8 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Gracewil Country Club

12 mindrive
Kent Country Club
9 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
8th Day Gym
12 minbike
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Scribner/10th (NB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Scribner/6th (NB)
5 minwalk
Turner/7th (SB)
6 minwalk
Canal Park (CW)
10 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 6 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
10 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

West Side Library

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 6 min drive
Van Belkum Branch
10 minbike
West Leonard Library
10 minbike
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 minbike
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
12 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

100%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Canal Street Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

18

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

3.2 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 34 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Stocking ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 148 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026