Oakes-Peter Sub
Lake life, small town feel
Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
What surprises people about this place is how much is actually within arm's reach—you've got Duncan Park a four-minute walk away, a grocery store less than a mile out, and over 150 restaurants scattered across the immediate area. The subdivision itself spans just four acres, but the location punches way above its weight: Grand Haven beach is under five minutes by car, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 47 minutes north. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the area, so you're not hunting for school info on a dozen different sites.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail: 11 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Duncan Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Pizza and Sub Shop
+1 more
West Michigan Nutrition
+1 more
JW's Food & Spirits
+1 more
Duncan Park
+1 more
Duncan Park Playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
Eastern Park Dog Park
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Oakes-Peter 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.4¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Oakes-Peter 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(8)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
GH Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Pizza and Sub Shop
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Saint Johns School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Central School
Ferry School
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Oakes-Peter Sub
- What schools serve Oakes-Peter Sub?
- Oakes-Peter Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Oakes-Peter Sub walkable?
- Oakes-Peter Sub scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.