Subdivision
Kawaka Heights
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Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 4.8/10
🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
What surprises people about Kawaka Heights is how close you actually are to everything—yet it doesn't feel crowded. This 12-acre subdivision sits just 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and about the same from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means commuting is real but short. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and you've got a grocery within a 12-minute walk, three parks within a mile, and six restaurants nearby, including one less than a mile away. The nearest transit stop is a 4-minute walk.
Why people love it here
📍Local Highlights
Here's what's nearby
- 🛒Closest grocery: Save-A-Lot (7 min bike)
- 🍽️Closest restaurant: Simple Fish (8 min bike)
- 🌳Closest park: CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK (10 min bike)
- ☕Closest cafe: Tropical Smoothie Cafe (5 min drive)
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Frequently asked about Kawaka Heights
- What schools serve Kawaka Heights?
- Kawaka Heights is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Kawaka Heights walkable?
- Kawaka Heights scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.