Carrier Creek Sub.
Explore Carrier Creek Sub. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Leonard/Diamond (EB): 6 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 43 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
Park-rich area
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 7 min drive
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 7 min drive
This compact 7-acre area in Kent County offers an intimate residential setting with excellent urban convenience. The Carrier Creek Sub. No. 1 and Carrier Creek Sub. No. 2 subdivisions provide a mix of owner-occupied homes and rental properties, creating a diverse community atmosphere. With 28 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just over a quarter-mile away, daily needs are easily met on foot.
The location shines for its accessibility, earning strong marks for dining options and transit connections while maintaining a residential feel. Eastern Park anchors the nearby outdoor amenities, with six additional parks within a mile for recreation. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with school quality varying significantly across the district. This area works well for urban professionals seeking walkable convenience, investors interested in rental properties, and residents who value easy access to dining and transit without sacrificing a neighborhood atmosphere.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Family Fare
+1 more
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Vitale's Sports Bar
+1 more
Rakowski Family Farm Market
Eastern Park
Eastern Park Playground
Mid Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
+1 more
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Kent Country Club
Fitness 19
+1 more
Leonard/Diamond (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
Celebration! Cinema North
Nearby Schools
Based on 43 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Environment & Amenities
Nearest Park
Eastern Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fisk Lake
2.1 mi
Nearby Subdivisions
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