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Subdivision19.6 acres

J.W. Converse Plat

“Walkable and connected”

🏙️0.6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 2% park access
🚶Walkability
73

Very walkable

  • Scribner/Pearl (NB): 1 min walk
  • 28 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 30 parks within 1 mile
  • Ah-Nab-Awen Park: 5 min walk
  • Lacks Park: 5 min walk
🎓Schools
41

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 20-acre community in Kent County offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and convenience. With 77 restaurants within walking distance and a coffee shop just 32 meters away, residents enjoy easy access to dining and daily conveniences. The area excels in transit connectivity, earning a perfect 10/10 rating, making it ideal for those who prefer car-free living or easy commuting options.

The location provides excellent access to nearby amenities including 5 grocery stores within 2 miles and 30 parks within a mile, with Ah-Nab-Awen Park being the closest green space. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. For water recreation, Battjes Lake sits 2.9 miles away, and there are 3 boat launches within 5 miles. This area works best for urban professionals, transit users, and those who value walkability and dining variety over suburban space.

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Walkability

7.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
5.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 5 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
11 minbike
Creston Market
5 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Burger King

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 8 min drive
Pide & Stick
7 minwalk
Morning Belle
7 minwalk
The Butchers Union
7 minwalk

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Short walk

Starbucks

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 5 min drive
Starbucks
7 minwalk
Biggby Coffee
7 minwalk
Terra Bagels
9 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

The Lumber Baron

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 5 min drive
Arktos Meadery
7 minwalk
The Anchor Bar
7 minwalk
Drip Drop Cocktail Room
7 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short walk

Webster's Market Inc

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minwalk
The Arts Marketplace
8 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Ah-Nab-Awen Park

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Lacks Park
5 minwalk
Lyon Square
5 minwalk
Riverwalk Trails Park
8 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Douglas Park Playground

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Sibley School Park Playground
14 minwalk
Westown Commons Park Playground
15 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
8 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bike ride

Fisk Lake

27 minbike
🐕Dog Parks
Short walk

Downtown Westside Dog Park

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 6 min drive
Hillcrest Dog Park
7 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
5 mindrive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Fish Ladder Park Trail

14 minwalk· 6 min bike
Douglas Park Trail
7 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
7 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
7 minbike

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

8th Day Gym

7 minbike· 15 min walk· 6 min drive
Planet Fitness
9 minbike
REVfit
4 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
4 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Scribner/Pearl (NB)

1 minwalk· 2 min bike· 6 min drive
Mt Vernon/Pearl (SB)
3 minwalk
Museum District (CW)
3 minwalk
Museum District (CCW)
3 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walker Street Pharmacy

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
4 mindrive
Rite Aid
5 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Walkable

West Side Library

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
14 minwalk
West Leonard Library
8 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
6 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

9 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

94.65%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Ah-Nab-Awen Park

Parks Nearby

30

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.9 mi

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
4Sibley SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 256 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026