Subdivision

Fisk Lake Gardens Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 8.8/10

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan

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

7.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.0
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
5.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

🎓Schools
90

East Grand Rapids High School

  • High — 0.4 mi away
  • East Grand Rapids
  • 5 rated schools in district
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Reeds Lake — 0.7 mi
  • 35 parks within 1 mile
  • Fisk Lake: 2 min walk
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 10 min walk
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8.8
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 8/10 to 9/10

School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools

9East Grand Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 652 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 0.7 mi
9Lakeside SchoolElementary · K-05 · 451 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
9Breton Downs SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 459 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi
9East Grand Rapids High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 914 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 0.4 mi
8Wealthy SchoolElementary · K-05 · 462 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.2 mi

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

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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 East Grand Rapids Middle 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.

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Data sources: schools · Updated 6/21/2026