Allendale Park
Easy outdoor access
Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 3.8/10
Allendale Park sits on five acres within Wyoming city, a short drive from downtown Grand Rapids—about 10 minutes if traffic cooperates—and roughly 16 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport. The subdivision's real advantage is proximity to the everyday stuff: a restaurant sits less than a mile away, and eighteen more are within that radius, so you're not hunting far for dinner. A grocery store lands at 1.1 miles, with 36 others within two miles if you're particular about where you shop. The nearest transit stop is steps away, which matters if you skip the car some days. Plaster Creek park lies 0.8 miles out, and five parks total cluster within a mile, giving you actual green space without leaving the neighborhood. Schools feed into Vista Charter Academy, and the commercial density of 28th Street—one of Michigan's busiest retail corridors—sits nearby without dominating the residential feel. Homes here run in the low-to-mid range, and the 5-acre footprint keeps things compact and manageable.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 6 min bike
- Ken-O-Sha South Loop: 7 min bike
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Allendale Park
- What schools serve Allendale Park?
- Allendale Park is served by Vista Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Allendale Park walkable?
- Allendale Park scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.