Neighborhood Sub.
Easy outdoor access
Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.5/10
You're a five-minute drive from downtown, but the daily rhythm here feels a world apart—you've got John Ball Zoo and Park practically in your backyard, with 14 parks within a mile and green space defining the whole west side. The Picnic Area is a four-minute walk, transit is right there at two minutes on foot, and you can hit a restaurant in the time it takes to lock your door. Grocery shopping is a mile away, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area.
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Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley Tunnel: 5 min walk
- Picnic Area: 6 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- John Ball Zoo Station (EB): 3 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Picnic Area
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
Depot Snacks
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
Picnic Area
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Butterworth Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
John Ball Zoo Station (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Neighborhood Sub. 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 →Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,300 – $1,650 · 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Neighborhood Sub. 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)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Depot Snacks
Restaurant
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
Restaurant
Bird's Nest Snacks
Restaurant
Tiger Paws Pizza
Restaurant
Concessions
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Sibley School
School
Lexington School
Lexington
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Neighborhood Sub.
- What schools serve Neighborhood Sub.?
- Neighborhood Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Neighborhood Sub. walkable?
- Neighborhood Sub. scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.