Subdivision

Converse & Tolfords Add

Walkable and connected

Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.2/10

🏙️0.6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan

A short walk lands you at Baw-Wa-Ting Park, and from there the whole character of the area unfolds—green space dominates, with nearly half the neighborhood devoted to parks and open land, making the six acres here feel less like a subdivision and more like part of a larger estate. Downtown is four minutes away by car, which means you get genuine urban access without the constant hum of it; the airport sits at roughly twenty-four minutes, manageable for anyone who travels. Dining clusters nearby—restaurants are steps away, and there are over 400 options within a mile—while coffee shops and grocers follow the same pattern of proximity without feeling crowded in. Transit runs practically at your doorstep, and if you're the type who walks the dog (and plenty of people do, often on a first-name basis with the neighborhood's other canines), a dog park sits about nine minutes on foot. The lots here average 2.39 acres, substantial enough to feel rural without actually being remote, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Butterworth Park's boat launch is less than a mile away—useful if you think in terms of water access rather than just trees and lawns.

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
69

Very walkable

  • Seidman Cafe: 1 min walk
  • 24 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
80

Center for Economicology

  • Middle — 2.3 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 130 parks within 1 mile
  • Baw-Wa-Ting Park: 4 min walk
  • Lacks Park: 6 min walk
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Walkability

6.9

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
9.6
🌳Nature
4.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 33 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
3Shawmut Hills SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 261 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 2.7 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Baw-Wa-Ting Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

130

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about Converse & Tolfords Add

What schools serve Converse & Tolfords Add?
Converse & Tolfords Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
Is Converse & Tolfords Add walkable?
Converse & Tolfords Add scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026