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Horizon Condominiums

Easy outdoor access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 12% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Mary Waters Park: 4 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 5 min drive
🚶Walkability
53

Somewhat walkable

  • Leonard/Lafayette (EB): 2 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 33 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet corner of Grand Rapids gives you the best of both worlds — the peace of residential living with urban conveniences just a short walk away. With nearby dining and shops including 17 restaurants within a mile and your closest grocery store just a five-minute walk at 432 meters, you're never far from what you need. The area has that settled, established feel where 55% of neighbors own their homes, creating the kind of stability that makes for lasting friendships over back fences.

What really sets this area apart is how it balances space with accessibility. You get the room to breathe that comes with lower density living, but you're still connected to the city through excellent transit options — the walkability scores show perfect transit access, meaning downtown Grand Rapids and all its breweries, coffee shops, and nightlife are easily within reach without the hassle of parking. When you do want to get outdoors, Mary Waters Park anchors a network of 11 parks within a mile, giving you plenty of green space for morning jogs or weekend picnics.

The location puts you in a sweet spot for Grand Rapids living. You're close enough to walk to daily errands when the mood strikes, but far enough from the hustle to enjoy quiet evenings on your porch. Kids here attend schools within the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, which offers robust school choice options for families looking to find the right educational fit.

This neighborhood works best for people who want to be part of Grand Rapids without being in the thick of it every day. Whether you're young professionals who like having downtown as an option rather than a necessity, or families who want space to spread out while staying connected to the city's energy, this area gives you that flexibility to live life at your own pace.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Mary Waters Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.8 mi

Walkability

5.3

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
3.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short drive

Creston Market

3 mindrive
Family Fare
6 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
5 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Gaia house cafe

3 mindrive
Cafe Mamo
3 mindrive
Silva
4 mindrive
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
3 mindrive

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short drive

Rowster Coffee

3 mindrive
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
5 mindrive
Bagel Beanery
4 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Rezervoir Lounge

3 mindrive
Quinn & Tuite's
3 mindrive
Vitale's Sports Bar
2 mindrive
The Garage Bar
4 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Webster's Market Inc

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Momma D's Kitchen
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
8 mindrive
Rakowski Family Farm Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Mary Waters Park

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Belknap Park
13 minwalk
Sweet Street Park
14 minwalk
Canal Street Park
7 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Mary Waters Park Playground

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
5 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
8 minbike
Coit Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

14 mindrive
Soft Water Lake
12 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

7 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
9 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

West Grand Trail

7 minbike· 17 min walk
West Grand Trail
7 minbike
West Grand Trail
8 minbike
West Grand Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

5 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

Fitness 19

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
The Loading Dock
3 mindrive
The Loading Dock
3 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
3 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Lafayette (EB)

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Leonard/Lafayette (WB)
2 minwalk
Lafayette/Mary Waters Park (NB)
4 minwalk
Lafayette/Creston Plaza (SB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
11 minbike
Walgreens Pharmacy
6 mindrive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Van Belkum Branch

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
7 mindrive
West Leonard Library
9 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
7 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 33 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

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
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026