Fisk Lake Gardens Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 8.8/10
What catches most people off guard about Fisk Lake Gardens is how close everything actually is—you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with a transit stop practically at your doorstep, yet the subdivision itself sits on the quieter edge of Mary M. Bonnells Sub. Area, bordered by the private waters of Fisk Lake with Lake Drive running along the shore. Groceries and restaurants are a quick walk away (three minutes to either), and there's a coffee shop around the corner, but the real surprise is the density of options once you expand your radius—175 restaurants and 36 grocery stores within a couple of miles, plus seven parks within a mile. East Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you want actual public lake access, Reeds Lake is just over a mile north. At around 11 acres, this is a compact, walkable neighborhood where you don't sacrifice access to feel removed from the hustle.
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
East Grand Rapids High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.7 mi
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Fisk Lake: 2 min walk
- Reeds Lake Trail: 10 min walk
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Waterfront Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.7 mi
D&W
+1 more
Gaslight Kitchen Asian Cuisine
+1 more
Jersey Junction
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Waterfront Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Wealthy/Edgemere (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Fisk Lake Gardens Sub. 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · 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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Fisk Lake Gardens Sub. 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(29)
D&W
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Gaslight Kitchen Asian Cuisine
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Hoshi Hoshi
Restaurant
Restaurant
Big Bobs Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
Harmony Brewing Company
Pub
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Fisk Lake Gardens Sub.
- What schools serve Fisk Lake Gardens Sub.?
- Fisk Lake Gardens Sub. is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Fisk Lake Gardens Sub. walkable?
- Fisk Lake Gardens Sub. scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.