Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 7.1/10
Wilson Avenue anchors this compact stretch, where storefronts and restaurants sit within arm's reach—coffee shops and diners open their doors right onto the sidewalk, and you can grab lunch without planning a drive. The area thrives on proximity: a dozen taquerias, sandwich shops, and casual spots cluster within a mile, alongside 90 restaurants that make cooking optional most nights. Wedgwood Park is a short walk away, and the Grand River boat launch sits just a few blocks south if you're thinking about getting on the water. Downtown Grand Rapids pulls you in around 12 minutes by car, though most errands happen closer—groceries and transit stops are steps from your door. Grandville Public Schools serves the area, and the neighborhood's central location in Grandville means you're never far from the city's annual Fourth of July parade route or the bigger retail hub a few minutes over. It's the kind of place where you can walk to dinner, then drive to work in the city without feeling like you've left town.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.2 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Wedgwood Park: 7 min walk
- Buck Creek Trail: 8 min walk
Grandville Central Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Kent District Library: Grandville Branch: 1 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wedgwood Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.2 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Rainbow Grill
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co.
+1 more
The Dungeon
+1 more
Wedgwood Park
+1 more
Wedgwood Park Playground
Lake Sanford
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Buck Creek Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails - West Grandville Connector
Grandville Launch
Yoga Blue
+1 more
Chicago/Washington (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area 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 Grandville.
Grandville crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Verify whether city contracts a single hauler vs resident-arranged.
Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area 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(26)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Chicago Dr. Bar & Indian Grill
Restaurant
Rainbow Grill
Restaurant
Asian Garden Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Lalos Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Mr. Dragon sushi & Chinese eat
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
The Dungeon
Restaurant
American legion
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Frequently asked about Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area
- What schools serve Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area?
- Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Central Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area walkable?
- Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.