Fresca Lake Gardens
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 8.2/10
Drive through and you'll catch the rhythm right away—tree-lined streets with homes sitting on lots around 0.6 acres, the kind of breathing room that feels less cramped than what you get closer to the city. Fresca Lake itself is just a third of a mile out, and the Rogue River boat launch sits less than a mile away if you're into getting on the water. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 17 minutes north, so you're close enough to grab dinner without the commute feeling like a drag.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.1 mi
- Freska Lake: 9 min walk
- Clear Bottom Lake: 15 min walk
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chalmers Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.1 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
+1 more
Chalmers Park
Chalmers Park Playground
Freska Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Fresca Lake Gardens 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 →Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,300 – $1,675 · wider-area estimate
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · 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
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,297 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Fresca Lake Gardens 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(7)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Hill'S Bbq Llc
Restaurant
Thai Fusion Rockford
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
Bow Tie Tavern
Bar
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Goff School
Post School
Englishville School (Closed)
Koon School
Myers School
+9 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(7)
Merrell Trail
Bike Path
Carin Tech
Bike Path
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
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Frequently asked about Fresca Lake Gardens
- What schools serve Fresca Lake Gardens?
- Fresca Lake Gardens is served by Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Belmont Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Fresca Lake Gardens walkable?
- Fresca Lake Gardens scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.