Dinsmore Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
Dinsmore Add. sits within Highland Park, a dense residential pocket just five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, where narrow streets and home ownership anchor the neighborhood's character. The subdivision spans three acres and sits steps from public transit, with Mary Waters Park a short walk away and eleven parks scattered within a mile—enough green space that you're rarely far from trees. Downtown dining and the medical mile are close enough that a restaurant is typically an eight-minute walk, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area. Homes here run in the mid-range for the city, and the proximity to both freeway access and the Gerald R. Ford Airport (twenty-one minutes) makes the location practical for commuters who still want walkable neighborhood living.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- College/Cedar (NB): 2 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Mary Waters Park: 10 min walk
- Belknap Park: 14 min walk
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mary Waters Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Dinsmore Add.
- What schools serve Dinsmore Add.?
- Dinsmore Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Dinsmore Add. walkable?
- Dinsmore Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.