Douglas Woods
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 4.9/10
Most condo communities blur together—rows of similar units, a small pool, the standard promises. Douglas Woods distinguishes itself by being genuinely compact: 10 acres of actual space with four parks within a mile and 78 restaurants within walking distance. You're not choosing between isolation and noise; you're choosing access without sprawl. Homes here run around $350K, which buys you proximity to real neighborhoods rather than a gated pocket of sameness.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.7 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 5 min walk
- Douglas Avenue & West 11th Street Area Trail: 5 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Beechwood Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.7 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Holland Supermarket
+1 more
Beechwood Grill
+1 more
Boba House
+1 more
Tommygun Tavern
+1 more
Howard B. Dunton Park
+1 more
Howard B. Dunton Park Playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Loop 4
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
gym
+1 more
Howard & Jackson (Dunton Park)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Douglas Woods 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Services for Holland · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Douglas Woods 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(25)
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Dutch Brothers Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sluggo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Holland Princess Dinner Cruises
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Tommygun Tavern
Bar
Rail House Grill & Billiards
Bar
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Douglas Woods
- What schools serve Douglas Woods?
- Douglas Woods is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Douglas Woods walkable?
- Douglas Woods scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.