Ridgewood Oak Park
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.6/10
Ridgewood Oak Park is defined by its lot sizes—nearly an acre per home, on average—which means substantial setbacks, mature trees, and the kind of breathing room that doesn't happen by accident in a six-acre subdivision. Homes here run around $2.2M, and they sit on land that actually feels like land. You're about 13 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that a morning run to restaurants within a mile makes sense, yet far enough that the neighborhood doesn't feel like an extension of the city. John H. Bonnell Park is a short walk away, and Reeds Lake sits just over half a mile down the road. The East Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area, and there's a real grocery and retail infrastructure within a couple of miles—24 stores and a dozen restaurants within reach—so nothing feels remote, just deliberately spaced out.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.7 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Reeds Lake Trail: 2 min walk
- Unnamed beach: 4 min walk
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
John H. Bonnell Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.7 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Knollcrest Dining Hall
+1 more
Johnny's Cafe
+1 more
O’Briens Deli & Burgers
+1 more
John H. Bonnell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Reeds Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Breton/Lake (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Ridgewood Oak Park 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Expected Rent
$2,250/mo
$1,975 – $2,525 · estimated range
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ridgewood Oak Park 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(29)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Ridgewood Oak Park
- What schools serve Ridgewood Oak Park?
- Ridgewood Oak Park is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Ridgewood Oak Park walkable?
- Ridgewood Oak Park scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.