Foremost Industrial Park No. 1
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 8.5/10
Foremost Industrial Park No. 1 spreads across 58 acres in Cascade charter township, making it feel removed from the suburban crush even though downtown Grand Rapids sits just 16.5 minutes down the road. The daily rhythm here is industrial—warehouses, light manufacturing, and distribution centers define the landscape—which means the place runs on truck traffic and loading docks rather than foot traffic, though groceries and a coffee shop are both within a 9- to 11-minute walk if you need them. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 9.2 minutes away, a genuine advantage if your work ties to logistics or air freight. The subdivision is served by West Michigan Aviation Academy schools, and over 130 restaurants and three dozen grocery stores cluster within a 1–2-mile radius, so amenities aren't scarce—they're just engineered for car access. This is the kind of place where land is the point: 58 acres of platted space, straightforward zoning, and straightforward business.
Why people love it here
Here's what's nearby
- 🛒Closest grocery: Aldi (7 min bike)
- 🍽️Closest restaurant: Pizza Hut Express (14 min walk)
- 🌳Closest park: Cascade Township Park (5 min drive)
- ☕Closest cafe: Starbucks (14 min walk)
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: West Michigan Aviation Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
+1 more
Pizza Hut Express
+1 more
Starbucks
Gipper's Restaurant & Bar
+1 more
Cascade Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Patterson/37th (SB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Foremost Industrial Park No. 1 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
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · 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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,392 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Foremost Industrial Park No. 1 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Pizza Hut Express
Restaurant
Branns Steak House
Restaurant
Sapporo Ramen & Noodle Bar
Restaurant
Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern
Restaurant
Georgio's Gourmet Pizza
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Gipper's Restaurant & Bar
Bar
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Sundance Grill
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
School
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Foremost Industrial Park No. 1
- What schools serve Foremost Industrial Park No. 1?
- Foremost Industrial Park No. 1 is served by West Michigan Aviation Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Foremost Industrial Park No. 1 walkable?
- Foremost Industrial Park No. 1 scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.