Mill Pond
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.4/10
This 276-acre community in Kent County offers an exceptional rural lifestyle with expansive properties averaging over 5 acres per lot. The generous lot sizes provide residents with plenty of space for privacy, gardens, hobby farms, or simply enjoying the natural landscape. The area maintains a peaceful, countryside atmosphere while remaining accessible to Grand Rapids amenities and employment centers.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Mill Pond within walking distance
- Mud Lake: 10 min bike
- Pickerel Lake: 7 min drive
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Selkirk Lake Public Access
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Town & Country Supermarket
McDonald's
Yankee Springs Township Park
Yankee Springs Township Park Playground
Mud Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
Trail Head to Split
Gun Lake Gym
Henika District Library
Crime in Mill Pond 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 Allegan County.
Allegan 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
~$924/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,464 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressNo local township PD; county sheriff (city of Wayland has its own PD).
City of Wayland FD (Chief Jon Timmers) serves the township by contract/mutual aid.
Services for Wayland · Source: waytwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Mill Pond 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(3)
Town & Country Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Curly Cone
Fast Food
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🏫 Schools(5)
School
School
School
💪 Gyms(1)
Gun Lake Gym
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
Selkirk Lake Public Access
Gun Lake County Park
Yankee Springs Township Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Mill Pond
- What schools serve Mill Pond?
- Mill Pond is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wayland High School (7/10).
- Is Mill Pond walkable?
- Mill Pond scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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