Laraway Plaza
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 2.9/10
—and what really stands out is how close you are to Plaster Creek without feeling remote. Laraway Plaza sits right on the edge of Ken-O-Sha Park, where that famous wooden Amplifier structure captures the creek sounds, and the 1.6-mile loop trail is basically a three-minute walk away. With 36 restaurants within a mile and a transit stop steps from your door, you've got real access without the density.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Eastern/Laraway (NB): 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 3 min walk
- Plaster Creek: 3 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Twisted Bull
+1 more
Plaster Creek
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Eastern/Laraway (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vista Charter Academy
Crime in Laraway Plaza 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 →Parcels / Units
10
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · estimated range
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Laraway Plaza 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)
Spice of India
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Takerita Mexican Mix
Restaurant
Atlantic Fish Market
Restaurant
Grand Rapids Wing Company
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Laraway Plaza
- What schools serve Laraway Plaza?
- Laraway Plaza is served by Vista Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Laraway Plaza walkable?
- Laraway Plaza scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.