Ada
Explore Ada — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
Walk Score 6.1/10·Schools 8.5/10
“Strong schools draw families here”
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 6 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- 23 places within a 10 min walk
This compact three-acre plat sits just 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, making it easy to slip into the city without feeling trapped there. The amended blocks along Ada Drive, Bradfield Street, Rix Street, and Thornapple Avenue create a small, walkable grid—Leonard Field is a five-minute walk away, and you've got 24 restaurants and a grocery store within a mile, which means dinner or a quick errand doesn't require much planning. The Forest Hills Public Schools district serves the area, and if you're drawn to water, the Ada-Grand River Launch sits less than a mile away for launching a kayak or canoe. Downtown and Gerald R. Ford Airport are both under 20 minutes by car, so commuting or catching a flight stays manageable without eating up your whole morning.
Nearby Schools
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Ada Fresh Market
Nonna's: The Trattoria
+1 more
Brody's Be Cafe
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Leonard Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Watermark Country Club
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall