Johnson Park
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 10.0/10
Kettle Lake sits just a stone's throw away—literally 0.2 miles—which means water access is woven into the daily fabric here. Johnson Park itself is modest: a 2-acre platted subdivision where lots average 0.30 acres, the kind of tight quarters that rewards knowing your neighbors and keeping a tight ship. You're served by Caledonia Community Schools. The practical stuff: Gerald R. Ford airport is a quick 12.9-minute drive, downtown Grand Rapids about 26.6 minutes further. There's a restaurant within a 5-minute walk, and 18 more within a mile, so you're not starving for options. Campau Lake Public Access and its boat launch sit just 6 minutes away on foot. The grocery is 4.2 miles out, which is fine—nothing here pretends to be walkable urban living. It's compact, water-adjacent, and positioned in Garbow Plat Area where the appeal is straightforward: you know exactly what you're getting, and you get quick access to it.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Lake: 8 min bike
- FRED W. RUEHS PARK: 4 min drive
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Nighthawk
+1 more
Saskatoon Golf Club
FRED W. RUEHS PARK
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Campau Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Campau Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Johnson Park 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 →Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,250 – $1,600 · estimated range
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.org · unconfirmed
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,271 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia Township · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Johnson Park 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Alto Bar
Bar
Alto American Legion Post 528
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
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Frequently asked about Johnson Park
- What schools serve Johnson Park?
- Johnson Park is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Johnson Park walkable?
- Johnson Park scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.