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. 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.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 0.8 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
- Henevelds Supervisors Plat No 28 Area Trail: 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
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Holland Supermarket
Beechwood Grill
Kin Coffee and Craft House
Itty Bitty Bar
+1 more
Community Park
Beechwood PlayZone
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Loop 4
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
gym
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Bay Forest is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,425 – $1,825 · wider-area estimate
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Park Township (partly served via Holland Charter Township) / private well
Portions served by Holland Charter Twp water; rural areas on wells.
Park Township / Septic - individual
Partial sewer service; remaining areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler + township yard-waste sites
Curbside via private haulers; township provides yard-waste recycling locations.
SEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff E-Unit/community policing deputies funded by township millage, in partnership with Holland Twp.
Services for Park Township · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bay Forest are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(25)
Grocery Store
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Margarita’s
Restaurant
Dutch Brothers Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Henevelds Supervisors Plat No 28 Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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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.