Beckwith Gardens — satellite view
Subdivision16.3 acres

Beckwith Gardens

Easy outdoor access

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Nature access

  • 1 park within 1 mile
  • Worcester Drive Northeast: 6 min drive
  • Church Lake: 6 min drive
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
38

Car-dependent

  • Leonard/Beckwith (WB): 3 min walk
  • 4 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet 16-acre residential area centers around the peaceful Beckwith Hills neighborhood, where tree-lined streets and welcoming cul-de-sacs create an intimate community feel. Move-in ready ranch homes sit on comfortable lots with spacious backyards, many featuring decks and mature landscaping perfect for outdoor living. The location offers convenient highway access while maintaining a tucked-away neighborhood atmosphere.

Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Grand Rapids, Knapp's Corner shopping, and numerous nearby amenities including eleven restaurants within walking distance. The area provides excellent transit connectivity, though daily errands typically require a short drive to reach the five grocery stores within two miles. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with Ball Perkins Park nearby for outdoor recreation. This area works best for families and professionals seeking a quiet neighborhood base with quick access to Grand Rapids' urban conveniences.

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Ball Perkins Park

0.8 mi

Parks Nearby

1

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Mid Lake

1.5 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

3.8

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.5
🍽️Dining
2.7
🌳Nature
1.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Meijer

8 mindrive· 17 min bike
Family Fare
7 mindrive
Aldi
6 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Fugi Yama

12 minbike· 29 min walk· 7 min drive
Thai Chef
8 mindrive
El Burrito Loco
8 mindrive
Zesty Gyros
8 mindrive

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Rocky's Coffee House

10 minbike· 23 min walk· 6 min drive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive
Starbucks
8 mindrive
Starbucks
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Gravity Taphouse + Grille

5 mindrive· 18 min bike
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
6 mindrive
Hopcat
9 mindrive
Vitale's Sports Bar
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

10 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
8 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Ball Perkins Park

6 mindrive· 29 min walk· 14 min bike
Grand Rapids Township Park
7 mindrive
Huff Park
8 mindrive
Hillcrest Park
9 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Church Lake
6 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

9 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Reeds Lake Trail

7 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Township Trails
8 mindrive
Worcester Drive Northeast
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 mindrive· 20 min bike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Ada - Grand River Launch

14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
12 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

11 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Fitness 19

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
Pure Barre
8 mindrive
Orangetheory Fitness
8 mindrive
Club Pilates
8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Beckwith (WB)

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Leonard/Beckwith (EB)
4 minwalk
Leonard/Maryland (WB)
5 minwalk
Leonard/Maryland (EB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Grand Valley Pharmacist

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Rite Aid
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Yankee Clipper Library

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Miller Library
10 minbike
KDL - East Grand Rapids
10 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive

+1 more

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