Bay Forest
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.3/10
Bay Forest is a 7-acre subdivision where the lots average just under 0.4 acres—tight enough to feel like real neighborhood, spacious enough that you're not staring into your neighbor's kitchen. Homes here run around $526K, and you're minutes from a coffee shop on foot, with Stu Visser Trails just a 13-minute walk away if you want to stretch your legs. The beach at Grand Haven is about 30 minutes out, Lake Macatawa sits a mile down the road, and you've got serious grocery options—18 stores within two miles, plus restaurants and a full grocery within a mile or so. The area feeds into West Ottawa Public School District, and it sits within the Timberline Acres West Area, a part of West Michigan where you get the suburban rhythm without feeling marooned.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 0.8 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Henevelds Supervisors Plat No 28 Area Trail: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stu Visser Trails
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.8 mi
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Frequently asked about Bay Forest
- What schools serve Bay Forest?
- Bay Forest is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Bay Forest walkable?
- Bay Forest scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.