Richardsons Gardens No.2 — satellite view
Subdivision16.2 acres

Richardsons Gardens No.2

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️12 mito Downtown GR
🏞️34 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 4% park access
🚶Walkability
70

Very walkable

  • White Pine Trail: 5 min walk
  • 10 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
75

Above average schools

  • Rockford Public Schools
  • 10 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 26 parks within 1 mile
  • Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach: 2 min bike
  • White Pine Trail: 5 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground
🚴Bike path access

This 16-acre community in Kent County offers spacious suburban living with generous lot sizes averaging about a third of an acre. The area provides solid walkability while maintaining a peaceful residential feel, with three-quarters of homes being owner-occupied. Residents enjoy convenient access to nearby amenities, including 13 restaurants within walking distance and essential services like grocery stores and coffee shops just minutes away.

The location puts you close to excellent outdoor recreation, with Rockford Dog Park leading among 26 parks within a mile, plus four boat launches within easy driving distance. Quality education comes through Rockford Public Schools, which maintain strong academic standards. The combination of larger lots, established homeownership, and proximity to both nature and urban conveniences creates an appealing environment for families seeking space and community connection in the Grand Rapids area.

Nearby Schools

7.5
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 10 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Rockford Public Schools

9North Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 885 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
8Rockford Spanish ImmersionElementary · K-05 · 304 students · 21:1 · 0.0 mi
8Rockford High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,819 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
8Rockford HS Freshman CenterHigh · 09-12 · 597 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
8Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 439 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

7.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
0.0
🍽️Dining
0.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Family Fare

9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Kawa Sushi and Grill

6 mindrive
Vitale's
6 mindrive
Toasted Pickle
8 mindrive
Burger Shack
6 mindrive

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

The Peppermill Grill

7 mindrive
Sweetland Chocolate & Coffee
6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Rogue River Tavern

7 mindrive
Corner Bar
7 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Pickett Park

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Rockford Dog Park
5 minwalk
Richardson-Sowerby Park
7 minwalk
River Ave. Park
11 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Pickett Park

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Richardson-Sowerby Park Playground
5 minwalk
Rotary Jaycee Park Playground
12 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Clear Bottom Lake

13 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick bike

Richardson-Sowerby Park Beach

2 minbike· 5 min drive
Garden Club Park Beach
4 minbike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

White Pine Trail

9 mindrive
Luton Yellow Trail
14 mindrive
Luton Yellow Trail
14 mindrive
Luton Black Trail
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

White Pine Trail

5 minwalk· 2 min bike
White Pine Trail
5 minwalk
White Pine Trail
7 minwalk
White Pine Trail
9 minwalk

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Rockford - Rogue River Launch

6 mindrive
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Blythefield Country Club

13 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

MVP Fitness

8 mindrive
Snap Fitness
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Krause Memorial Library

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 7 min drive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Rockford Dog Park

Parks Nearby

26

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Bella Vista

2.8 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026