Ottawa Beach Drydocks
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.9/10
The main draw here is that this is a converted drydock—basically a former shipyard turned residential—which means the bones of the place have actual industrial character baked in, not just aesthetic nods to it. You've got 5 acres of condo living in a spot that sits about a 30-minute drive from Grand Haven beach, and the neighborhood itself is dense enough that a restaurant is a 7-minute walk away and there are 78 of them within a mile, so you're not rationing your dinner options. Grocery stores and coffee shops are under a mile in either direction, and Beechwood Park is just an 8-minute walk if you need something quick and green. The nearest transit stop is 10 minutes on foot, which keeps things connected without feeling car-dependent.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.8 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min walk
- Beechwood Park Trail: 6 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Beechwood Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.8 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Holland Supermarket
+1 more
Beechwood Grill
+1 more
Boba House
+1 more
Tommygun Tavern
+1 more
Beechwood Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Loop 4
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Elite Fitness Development
+1 more
Howard & Jackson (Dunton Park)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Crime in Ottawa Beach Drydocks 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
Holland Charter Township
Source: hct.holland.mi.us · 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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township-owned distribution serving 12,900+ customers; water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan).
Holland Charter Township (free seasonal disposal) + resident haulers
Township offers free trash/yard-waste disposal Apr-Oct; regular curbside via private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (Holland BPW serves city, not township).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Four full-time community policing deputies via Ottawa County Sheriff.
Services for Holland · Source: hct.holland.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Ottawa Beach Drydocks 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(25)
Holland Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Excelencia
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Restaurant
Dutch Brothers Restaurant
Restaurant
Sluggo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Restaurant
Holland Princess Dinner Cruises
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Tommygun Tavern
Bar
Rail House Grill & Billiards
Bar
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Beechwood Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Ottawa Beach Drydocks
- What schools serve Ottawa Beach Drydocks?
- Ottawa Beach Drydocks is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Waukazoo Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Ottawa Beach Drydocks walkable?
- Ottawa Beach Drydocks scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.