Oakdale Park Add, Amended Plat of Lots 9-13 and Lots 17-19, & the Vacated Protions of Lot B in Block 14 and the Vacated Protion of Cottage Grove Street S.E. — satellite view
Subdivision1.4 acres

Oakdale Park Add, Amended Plat of Lots 9-13 and Lots 17-19, & the Vacated Protions of Lot B in Block 14 and the Vacated Protion of Cottage Grove Street S.E.

Easy outdoor access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 20% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 8 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 6 min drive
  • Underground Trail (MTB): 6 min drive
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 47 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
45

Somewhat walkable

  • Eastern/Crofton (SB): 2 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground

This compact 1-acre area in Kent County offers a unique blend of excellent transit connectivity and quiet residential living. With a 55% owner-occupancy rate, the community maintains a stable, neighborhood feel while providing convenient access to urban amenities. Residents enjoy easy access to 6 restaurants within walking distance and 4 grocery stores within a short drive, plus 8 parks nearby including Dickinson Buffer Park for outdoor recreation.

The location excels in transit access, making commuting effortless, while the dining scene offers solid variety for such a small area. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent educational options nearby. For water recreation, Fisk Lake sits just over 2 miles away with boat launches accessible within 5 miles. This area works best for commuters and transit users who value convenience and connectivity while preferring a quieter residential setting over walkable urban living.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Dickinson Buffer Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

8

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.1 mi

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 47 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

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
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
4Dickinson Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 244 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.4
🍽️Dining
4.8
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

El Especial Supermarket & Bakery

8 minbike· 21 min walk· 5 min drive
Ken's Fruit Market
8 minbike
Wealthy Market
10 mindrive
Meijer
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Little Caesars

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 6 min drive
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
9 minbike
Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana
8 minbike
Tacos Yanga
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Sip Coffee and Cocktails

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

The Brass Ring

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
The Winchester
12 minbike
The Meanwhile
10 mindrive
Log Cabin
7 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

9 mindrive· 17 min bike
Lee's Oriental Market
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Oakdale Gardens

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 6 min drive
Dickinson Buffer Park
7 minwalk
Cheseboro Park
7 minbike
Alexander Park
6 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Dickinson Buffer Park Playground

6 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Cheseboro Park Playground
7 minbike
Garfield Park Playground
9 minbike
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
9 minbike

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fisk Lake

13 mindrive
Battjes Lake
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Plaster Creek Trail

6 mindrive
Underground Trail (MTB)
6 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
7 mindrive
Hall Street trail
10 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Plaster Creek Trail

12 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
12 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Butterworth Park Launch

12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Indian Trails Golf Course

11 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
14 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Eastern/Crofton (SB)

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· 2 min drive
Eastern/Crofton (NB)
2 minwalk
Eastern/Oakdale (NB)
4 minwalk
Eastern/Oakdale (SB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Madison Square Library

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Seymour Library
8 minbike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
9 minbike
KDL - East Grand Rapids
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Wealthy Theater

10 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
9 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
14 mindrive

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