Christman & Gillelands Plat
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 7.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
What surprises people out here is how much land comes with the houses—nearly an acre per lot in a place that's still just minutes from the beach. The area sits in West Highlands Area, where you get genuine breathing room without the isolation. Central Park is a three-minute walk, and there are nine parks within a mile, so the trees and open space feel deliberate, not accidental. A grocery store is an eight-minute walk, and you're steps from restaurants; a dozen more sit within a mile, which means dinner doesn't require a plan.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 1.2 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Central Park: 5 min walk
- Lakeside Beach: 10 min walk
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
1.2 mi
Frequently asked about Christman & Gillelands Plat
- What schools serve Christman & Gillelands Plat?
- Christman & Gillelands Plat is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Christman & Gillelands Plat walkable?
- Christman & Gillelands Plat scores 7.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.