Ken-O-Wa Center
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 8.0/10
...and what really makes Ken-O-Wa Center work is how compressed everything feels without being cramped. Grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops—they're all steps away, which means you're not burning gas for errands, and there are 84 restaurants within a mile if you're the type who doesn't want to cook. The subdivision itself sits on 5 acres in the Berger Estates Area, and an unnamed park is just a 4-minute walk, so there's green space close by without feeling isolated. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 13 minutes away, Gerald R. Ford Airport roughly 29 minutes, and Jenison Public Schools handles the education side. Homes here run in the mid-$200s, and while you're not going to walk everywhere—transit is a 15-minute walk—you've got Kenowa Lake less than a mile out if you want to get on the water. It's the kind of spot where density and access actually feel useful rather than forced.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 0.9 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
- Idema Explorers Trail: 5 min walk
Bursley School
- Elementary — 1.6 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.9 mi
The Grocery Outlet Store
Subway
+1 more
Uplift Nutrition Jenison
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Kenowa Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Geogetown Community Park Trails
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Idema Explorers Trail
Grandville Launch
Yoga Blue
+1 more
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Ken-O-Wa Center 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Parcels / Units
5
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,300 – $1,650 · estimated range
Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · 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
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown Township · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Ken-O-Wa Center 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(22)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Tacos El Cuñado Jenison
Restaurant
Arby's
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
American legion
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Jenison Innovation Academy
Central Elementary School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
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Frequently asked about Ken-O-Wa Center
- What schools serve Ken-O-Wa Center?
- Ken-O-Wa Center is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Ken-O-Wa Center walkable?
- Ken-O-Wa Center scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.