Barnhart Subdivision
Walkable near top schools
Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
The alley that cuts through here—the one they call Cody Court—is the real spine of the place, where the subdivision breathes. Sitting in Southeast Grand Rapids within the Southtown-Madison Square area, the Barnhart Subdivision spreads across 25 lots and the vacated right-of-way that locals still use as a shortcut, a gathering point, a place where the street feels less like infrastructure and more like common ground. Downtown is barely two minutes away, yet the neighborhood holds its own rhythm: a coffee shop a couple blocks over, restaurants clustered within walking distance (336 within a mile), and Mooney Park just seven minutes on foot when you need green space. Transit access is immediate—a stop sits practically at your doorstep—while Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The Gerald R. Ford airport is about 23 minutes out, and if water's your thing, the Butterworth Park boat launch sits just over a mile south. Twenty-four parks within a mile means there's rarely a shortage of somewhere to go.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 120 parks within 1 mile
- Mooney Park: 10 min walk
- Mel Trotter Park: 10 min walk
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mooney Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
120
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Barnhart Subdivision
- What schools serve Barnhart Subdivision?
- Barnhart Subdivision is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Barnhart Subdivision walkable?
- Barnhart Subdivision scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.