
Beckwiths Sub.
Explore Beckwiths Sub. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Scribner/Leonard (NB): 3 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 9 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 3 min drive
- West Grand Trail: 4 min walk
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 34 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers an excellent blend of urban convenience and walkable living. With 27 restaurants within walking distance and strong transit accessibility scoring a perfect 10/10, residents enjoy easy access to dining and transportation options. The nearby amenities include Canal Street Park among 9 parks within a mile, plus 7 grocery stores within a 2-mile radius.
The location provides a solid walkability score of 6.8/10, particularly strong for dining at 7.1/10, making it easy to explore the local food scene on foot. While outdoor recreation requires a short drive to reach Soft Water Lake 3.2 miles away, the urban setting compensates with fitness options scoring 6.5/10. The area serves students through Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated nearby school achieving an 8/10 rating. This location works well for urban professionals, transit users, and anyone who values walkable access to restaurants and city amenities.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Rodriguez Supermarket
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Taco Bell
+1 more
Roots Brew Shop
+1 more
Our Tavern
+1 more
Momma D's Kitchen
+1 more
Canal Street Park
+1 more
Canal Street Park Playground
+1 more
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
+1 more
Downtown Westside Dog Park
West Grand Trail
+1 more
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Mines Golf Course
The Loading Dock
+1 more
Scribner/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
100%
FEMA flood zone
Nearest Park
Canal Street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
9
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Soft Water Lake
3.2 mi
Nearby Schools
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Nearby Subdivisions
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