Kent Plat
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.2/10
...so that's why we ended up in this corner of Grand Rapids. The neighborhood sits right in the heart of the downtown arts and entertainment scene, where historic brick buildings and converted warehouses line the streets. You've got breweries, galleries, and music venues like Founders and Pyramid Scheme basically on your doorstep, plus the Downtown Market if you need to grab something. Division Avenue runs through here—it's packed with creative spaces and studios. Restaurants and coffee shops are literally steps away, and there are 414 places to eat within a mile if you ever get bored. The walkability is solid, especially for dining and getting around without a car, and you're downtown in under two minutes by car.
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
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 130 parks within 1 mile
- Riverwalk Trails Park: 3 min walk
- Louis Campau Promenade: 4 min walk
A & B Grocery
Essence Restaurant
+1 more
Ding Tea
+1 more
The Nightwatch Lounge
Riverwalk Trails Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Market/Fulton (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Riverwalk Trails Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
130
within 1 mile
Crime in Kent Plat 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 →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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Kent Plat 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(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Essence Restaurant
Restaurant
Bistro Bella Vita
Restaurant
Gringo Dog's Catering
Restaurant
Stan's Tacos
Restaurant
Grand Woods Lounge
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Lexington
Lexington School
Maplewood School
Saint Marys School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Kent Plat
- What schools serve Kent Plat?
- Kent Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Kent Plat walkable?
- Kent Plat scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.