Golf Ridge Plat
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 3.3/10
The tree-lined streets here run deep with the kind of canopy that makes you forget you're six acres from downtown. Golf Ridge Plat sits in Ridgemoor Park, a corner of Grand Rapids where mid-20th-century colonials and ranches still command respect—many pushing past 3,000 square feet on land that breathes. You're steps from coffee, restaurants, and a transit stop, which means you can actually leave the car behind if you want, though most don't bother when everything from Woodland Mall to the airport is a quick drive away.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 28th west of Woodlawn (WB): 1 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
bp
+1 more
McDonald's
Chapbook Café
+1 more
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
+1 more
Camelot Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
28th west of Woodlawn (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Golf Ridge Plat 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 →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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Golf Ridge Plat 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
Stanaback Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Russ'
Restaurant
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
AMF Eastbrook Lanes
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Alexander Hamilton School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Golf Ridge Plat
- What schools serve Golf Ridge Plat?
- Golf Ridge Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Golf Ridge Plat walkable?
- Golf Ridge Plat scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.