Harrison Park Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.8/10
What might surprise you is how much happens on just one acre—this small platted subdivision sits right in the thick of West Grand, where downtown Grand Rapids is barely seven minutes away and you're steps from transit. Harrison Park itself is a two-minute walk, so basketball courts and playgrounds are instant neighbors, and 84 restaurants within a mile means dinner is never far—grab a taco or pierogies in about two minutes on foot. The Grand River boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park is less than a mile down the road if you're thinking water access. Schools feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the whole West Grand area has that working-class, connected feel despite sitting close enough to the city that you can be downtown in under ten minutes.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Alpine/Richmond (NB): 1 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Harrison Park: 6 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Rodriguez Supermarket
New Beginnings
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
The Web Bar
+1 more
Harrison Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Richmond (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Harrison Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Crime in Harrison Park 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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Harrison Park 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.
🛒 Grocery(28)
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Greyline Brewing Co.
Restaurant
Onion Crock of Michigan
Restaurant
Gringodogs kitchen
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Harrison Park Academy
Villa Maria School
Turner School
Stocking School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Harrison Park Plat
- What schools serve Harrison Park Plat?
- Harrison Park Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Harrison Park Plat walkable?
- Harrison Park Plat scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.