Cherry Orchard Add.
Convenient location
Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.6/10
The daily rhythm here moves at a slower pace than the grid blocks downtown, thanks to winding streets lined with mature trees and homes set back on generous lots. Cherry Orchard Add. sits within Shawmut Hills, where the fall colors are exquisite and the feeling is decidedly residential—yet downtown Grand Rapids is only about eight minutes away by car. A coffee shop or restaurant is a six-minute walk, and Covell Park sits just three minutes on foot, so you're not isolated. Nine parks lie within a mile, along with sixty-six restaurants and two dozen grocery stores, meaning the amenities of a larger city are genuinely close without the density that comes with them.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Tremont Greenspace: 6 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Tremont Greenspace: 6 min walk
- Covell Park: 9 min walk
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fu Garden
Biggby
+1 more
The Søvengård
+1 more
Tremont Greenspace
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Lake Michigan (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Covell Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Cherry Orchard Add. 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Cherry Orchard Add. 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(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fu Garden
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Tiger Paws Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
West Side Christian School
Shawmut Hills School
Villa Maria School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cherry Orchard Add.
- What schools serve Cherry Orchard Add.?
- Cherry Orchard Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Cherry Orchard Add. walkable?
- Cherry Orchard Add. scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.