Knapp & Cos. Sub. Blk. 1 — satellite view
Subdivision42689 sq ft

Knapp & Cos. Sub. Blk. 1

Easy outdoor access

🏙️0.7 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 2% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 30 parks within 1 mile
  • Belknap Lookout Trail: 1 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk East: 2 min drive
🚶Walkability
51

Somewhat walkable

  • Belknap Lookout Trail: 1 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 39 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🛝Walk to a playground
🚴Bike path access
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 1-acre area offers an interesting blend of urban convenience and transit accessibility. With excellent public transportation options earning a perfect transit score, residents can easily navigate the broader Grand Rapids area without relying on personal vehicles. The location provides impressive dining variety with 79 restaurants within walking distance, plus convenient access to coffee just 202 meters away.

While daily errands may require some planning, the area compensates with abundant recreational opportunities including 30 parks within a mile and access to Fisk Lake for water activities. The Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the area with notable variation in quality, including some highly-rated options nearby. With a balanced mix of owner-occupied and rental properties, this location works well for urban professionals who prioritize transit access and dining options, as well as those seeking convenience to downtown amenities without suburban sprawl.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

30

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.3 mi

Walkability

5.1

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Gorden Food Service

6 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
5 mindrive
Creston Market
6 mindrive
Family Fare
10 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant

6 mindrive
Mr. Pizza
5 mindrive
McDonald's
6 mindrive
The Omelette Shoppe
5 mindrive

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short drive

Bagel Beanery

5 mindrive
Rowster Coffee
4 mindrive
Lyon Street Café
7 mindrive
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
4 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Seven Monks

6 mindrive
Duke's
5 mindrive
Birch Lodge
6 mindrive
Speakez Lounge
3 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Webster's Market Inc

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
11 minbike
Rakowski Family Farm Market
11 minbike
Momma D's Kitchen
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Highland Park

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 9 min drive
Coit Park
10 minwalk
Crescent Park
11 minwalk
Reservoir Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Coit Park Playground

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 5 min drive
Coit Park Playground
7 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
8 minwalk
Coit Park Playground
11 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Church Lake

9 mindrive
Fisk Lake
13 mindrive
Mid Lake
10 mindrive
Reeds Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

10 mindrive
Georgetown Community Park Beach
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
5 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Downtown Westside Dog Park

9 minbike· 25 min walk· 5 min drive
Hillcrest Dog Park
8 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
6 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Belknap Lookout Trail

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
10 minbike
Fish Ladder Park Trail
11 minbike
Canal Street Park Trail
12 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

11 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
7 mindrive
Grandville Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

5 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
11 mindrive
Kent Country Club
10 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

The Loading Dock

9 minbike· 26 min walk· 5 min drive
8th Day Gym
3 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
5 mindrive
REVfit
6 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lafayette/Michigan (NB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 5 min drive
Lafayette/Trowbridge (NB)
4 minwalk
Michigan/Lafayette (EB)
5 minwalk
Lafayette Ave Station (WB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens Pharmacy

11 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walker Street Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 5 min drive
Van Belkum Branch
10 minbike
West Side Library
10 minbike
Madison Square Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

10 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

4 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 39 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 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
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Coit Creative Arts AcademyElementary · PK-05 · 242 students · 12:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026