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Mc Connells Sub.

Easy outdoor access

🏙️0.9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 4% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 24 parks within 1 mile
  • Grandville Trail: 5 min walk
  • Grandville Trail: 5 min walk
🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • MudPenny: 2 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
41

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 46 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚴Bike path access

This compact 4-acre area in Kent County offers an interesting blend of urban convenience and residential living. With excellent transit access and a coffee shop just steps away, daily commuting is effortless. The location provides impressive dining variety with 54 restaurants within walking distance, though residents may need to travel a bit further for grocery shopping with the nearest store about 1.2 miles away.

The area maintains a solid sense of community with 55% owner-occupied homes, while Clemente Park and 23 other parks within a mile provide ample green space for outdoor activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with quality options ranging significantly across the district. With Battjes Lake nearby and multiple boat launches within a short drive, water recreation is accessible for those seeking weekend adventures.

This location works best for urban professionals who value transit accessibility and dining variety, along with families who appreciate parks and recreational opportunities while maintaining city convenience.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Clemente Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

24

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.2 mi

Walkability

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
0.9
🍽️Dining
7.6
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Subway

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 7 min drive
Peppino's
6 minbike
Coffee Shops
Easy walk

MudPenny

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· 5 min drive
Biggby Coffee
15 minwalk
Happy Cat Café
15 minwalk
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Tin Can/City View Flats

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 8 min drive
Social House
6 minbike
Dublin Hall
7 minbike
Max's South Seas Hideaway
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 9 min drive
The Arts Marketplace
7 minbike
Webster's Market Inc
9 minbike
🌳Parks
Short walk

Clemente Park

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Downtown Dog Park
12 minwalk
Heartside Park
8 minbike
Mel Trotter Park
7 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Clemente Park Playground

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Mel Trotter Park Playground
7 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

13 mindrive
Lamar Lake
13 mindrive
Luvis Lake
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
11 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

12 mindrive· 14 min bike
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Grandville Trail

5 minwalk· 3 min bike
Grandville Trail
5 minwalk
Grandville Trail
6 minwalk
Grandville Trail
6 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

8 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Planet Fitness

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 8 min drive
8th Day Gym
13 minwalk
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Cesar Chavez/Pleasant (NB)

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· 5 min drive
Cesar Chavez/Pleasant (SB)
3 minwalk
Cesar Chavez/Graham (SB)
3 minwalk
Cesar Chavez/Graham (NB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Public Library

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 12 min drive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
15 mindrive

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 46 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

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
6Southwest Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-06 · 635 students · 19:1 · 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
2Burton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 482 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026