Mc Connells Add.
Walkable and connected
Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
It's two minutes to downtown, which means you're practically in the middle of the action without feeling crowded. Mc Connells Add. sits in Southwest, a 4-acre slice of the city where the Grand River runs through and the restaurants start right at your doorstep—seriously, coffee and dinner are just a few steps away. You've got 354 places to eat within a mile, and transit stops nearby if you need them. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and there are 30 parks scattered within walking distance, plus Heartside Park is barely two minutes on foot. A boat launch sits about a mile south if you're into the water. The neighborhood itself has real character—Polish heritage runs deep here, and you'll find museums, breweries, and the annual Dozynki festival that's been going strong for decades. Homes here run around the mid-$200s to low-$300s range, depending on what you find.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- McConnell-Ionia (CCW): 0 min walk
- 31 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 150 parks within 1 mile
- Heartside Park: 4 min walk
- Mel Trotter Park: 6 min walk
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heartside Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
150
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Mc Connells Add.
- What schools serve Mc Connells Add.?
- Mc Connells Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Mc Connells Add. walkable?
- Mc Connells Add. scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.