Gildersleeves Sub. — satellite view
Subdivision10454 sq ft

Gildersleeves Sub.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 10% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 13 parks within 1 mile
  • Worcester Drive Northeast: 4 min drive
  • Reeds Lake Trail: 5 min drive
🚶Walkability
89

Walker's paradise

  • Common Ground Coffee House: 1 min walk
  • 28 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
48

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 42 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact urban location puts you at the heart of Grand Rapids' most walkable area, with exceptional access to dining, shopping, and daily conveniences. With a coffee shop just 31 meters away and grocery shopping at 78 meters, nearly everything you need is within easy walking distance. The area features 50 restaurants within a mile and benefits from excellent public transit connectivity, earning a perfect 10/10 transit score.

The Fulton Street Farmers Market serves as the nearest green space, with 12 additional parks within walking distance. While outdoor recreation requires a short trip to Fisk Lake or other natural areas, the urban lifestyle more than compensates with its convenience factor. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with school quality varying significantly throughout the district. This location works best for urban professionals, downtown workers, and anyone who values walkability and city convenience over suburban space.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Fulton Street Farmers Market

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

13

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

1.0 mi

Walkability

8.9

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
8.6
🍽️Dining
9.6
🌳Nature
4.9
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Family Fare

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Gorden Food Service
8 minbike
Wealthy Market
8 minbike
D&W
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Schnitz Deli

<1 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Domino's
7 minwalk
Matchbox Diner & Drinks
8 minwalk
Terra
9 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Common Ground Coffee House

<1 minwalk· 1 min bike· 2 min drive
Mad cap coffee
7 minwalk
Stovetop Roasters
10 minwalk
That Early Bird
10 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Buffalo Traders Lounge

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
13 minwalk
Mulligan's Pub
13 minwalk
Harmony Brewing Company
14 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Easy walk

Fulton Street Farmers Market

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
6 minwalk
Rakowski Family Farm Market
9 minwalk
Webster's Market Inc
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Fulton Street Farmers Market

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Hillcrest Park
8 minwalk
Fuller Park
9 minwalk
Wilcox Park
10 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Hillcrest Park Playground

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Hillcrest Park Playground
6 minwalk
Wilcox Park Playground
7 minwalk
Fuller Park Playground
12 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Fisk Lake
11 minbike
Reeds Lake
8 mindrive
Church Lake
8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Worcester Drive Northeast

4 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
6 mindrive
Reeds Lake Trail
5 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Short walk

Hillcrest Dog Park

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

14 minbike
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
14 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Watermark Country Club

15 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
Cascade Hills Country Club
12 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
11 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short walk

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
REVfit
9 minbike
Fitness 19
8 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Fulton/Carlton (WB)

<1 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Fulton/Carlton (EB)
1 minwalk
Fulton/Lowell (WB)
3 minwalk
Fulton/Lowell (EB)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

CVS Pharmacy

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 5 min drive
Walgreens Pharmacy
14 minwalk
Rite Aid
12 minbike
Walgreens
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Ottawa Hills Public Library

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
Grand Rapids Public Library
7 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
8 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive

+1 more

🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Wealthy Theater

5 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
14 mindrive

+1 more

Nearby Schools

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 42 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Congress ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 191 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026