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
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.