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Subdivision3.2 acres

Dinsmore Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🚶Walkability
61

Very walkable

  • College/Cedar (NB): 2 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 34 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 6 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 6 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 3-acre community in Kent County offers an excellent balance of convenience and suburban living. With 34 restaurants within walking distance and 7 grocery stores nearby, residents enjoy easy access to dining and shopping options. The area scores exceptionally well for transit and fitness access, making it ideal for commuters and active lifestyles.

The neighborhood features a strong sense of community with 55% owner-occupied homes and plenty of green space nearby, including Mary Waters Park and 10 other parks within a mile. While Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area with varying quality options, families can access some highly-rated schools in the district. With Fisk Lake just 2.6 miles away and two boat launches within reach, outdoor recreation opportunities abound. This location works best for professionals seeking convenience, families who value walkable amenities, and anyone who appreciates easy access to both urban conveniences and natural spaces.

Walkability

6.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.6
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
3.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Creston Market

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 5 min drive
Family Fare
9 minbike
Gorden Food Service
11 minbike
Rodriguez Supermarket
12 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Vitale's Italian Restaurant

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Gaia house cafe
7 minbike
Cafe Mamo
7 minbike
Silva
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Bagel Beanery

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Rowster Coffee
7 minbike
Biggby Coffee
8 minbike
Lyon Street Café
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Vitale's Sports Bar

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Rezervoir Lounge
8 minbike
Quinn & Tuite's
7 minbike
Duke's
10 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
7 mindrive
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive
Fulton Street Farmers Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Walkable

Mary Waters Park

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Belknap Park
14 minwalk
Highland Park
14 minwalk
Eastern Park
6 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
11 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
8 minbike
Eastern Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

13 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
13 mindrive
Mid Lake
10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
7 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Hillcrest Dog Park

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
8 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

7 minbike· 17 min walk
West Grand Trail
10 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
11 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
11 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

6 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

Communitea Wellness

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
The Loading Dock
7 minbike
REVfit
9 minbike

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

College/Cedar (NB)

2 minwalk· 1 min bike· 1 min drive
College/Cedar (SB)
2 minwalk
College/Leonard (SB)
3 minwalk
College/Leonard (NB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens Pharmacy

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
Kay Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Van Belkum Branch

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 5 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

6 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 34 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2East Leonard ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 167 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mary Waters Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.6 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026