Mission Reserve, the Amended Plat of Blocks 24, 25, 26, 27, and Lots 11, 13, 14, 15, & 16 of Block 17 and Roads, Alleys & Railroad Right of Way of the Subdivision of Lots Nos. 1 and 2 (Generally Known As the Mission Reserve) — satellite view
Subdivision11.8 acres

Mission Reserve, the Amended Plat of Blocks 24, 25, 26, 27, and Lots 11, 13, 14, 15, & 16 of Block 17 and Roads, Alleys & Railroad Right of Way of the Subdivision of Lots Nos. 1 and 2 (Generally Known As the Mission Reserve)

Walkable and connected

🏙️0.6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 3% park access
🚶Walkability
76

Very walkable

  • Lake Michigan Dr (CCW): 3 min walk
  • 25 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 26 parks within 1 mile
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 3 min drive
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 4 min drive
🎓Schools
41

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 12-acre community in Kent County offers an exceptional urban lifestyle with outstanding walkability and connectivity. With 74 restaurants within a mile and excellent transit access, residents enjoy some of the best dining and transportation options in the Grand Rapids area. The nearest coffee shop is just steps away at 177 meters, while grocery shopping is convenient with stores just over half a mile away.

The area provides easy access to outdoor recreation with Lacks Park nearby and 26 parks within walking distance, plus Battjes Lake just 2.7 miles away for water activities. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the highest-rated nearby school earning strong marks. With 55% owner-occupancy, the community maintains a stable, invested residential feel while offering the convenience of urban living.

This location works exceptionally well for urban professionals, transit users, and food enthusiasts who value walkability and want to be at the heart of Grand Rapids' dining and cultural scene.

Walkability

7.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
9.6
🌳Nature
4.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Bridge Street Market

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
7 mindrive
Creston Market
8 mindrive
Gorden Food Service
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Burger King

4 minwalk· 4 min bike· 4 min drive
Adobé In & Out
5 minwalk
Little Caesars
8 minwalk
K-ROK Korean BBQ & Karaoke
8 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Easy walk

The Rower's Club

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Starbucks
6 minwalk
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
8 minwalk
Starbucks
11 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

The B.O.B.

9 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Dr Grins Comedy Club
9 minwalk
Arktos Meadery
9 minwalk
Drip Drop Cocktail Room
10 minwalk

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Walkable

Momma D's Kitchen

11 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Webster's Market Inc
13 minwalk
The Arts Marketplace
15 minwalk
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Lacks Park

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Baw-Wa-Ting Park
5 minwalk
Riverwalk Trails Park
7 minwalk
Lexington Park
8 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Douglas Park Playground

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Westown Commons Park Playground
10 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
13 minwalk
Sibley School Park Playground
14 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

15 mindrive
Battjes Lake
12 mindrive
Lamar Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
3 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
4 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Short walk

Downtown Westside Dog Park

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Covell Dog Park
8 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Douglas Park Trail

9 minbike· 16 min walk
Douglas Park Trail
9 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
9 minbike
Douglas Park Trail
9 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
6 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Grandville Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Gracewil Country Club

14 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
Kent Country Club
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

8th Day Gym

14 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Planet Fitness
9 minbike
REVfit
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
7 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Lake Michigan Dr (CCW)

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Lake Michigan Dr (CW)
3 minwalk
Pew Campus Station (WB)
3 minwalk
Pew Campus Station (EB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walker Street Pharmacy

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
Walgreens
9 mindrive
Rite Aid
7 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

West Side Library

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
9 minbike
West Leonard Library
11 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

4 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

97.9%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Lacks Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

26

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

2.7 mi

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 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
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
4Sibley SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 256 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

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