River Hills Sub No 2
Explore River Hills Sub No 2 — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
Walk Score 7.0/10·Schools 5.1/10
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Starbucks Coffee Company: 8 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Van Bragt Park Trail: 8 min walk
You might expect River Hills Sub No 2 to feel isolated, but the numbers tell a different story—grocery stores and restaurants are within a five-minute walk, and a transit stop sits just three minutes away on foot. The subdivision leans suburban in character, yet scores highest for fitness access and transit connectivity, meaning you can get around without a car if you choose to. Van Bragt Park is practically a neighbor, and ten parks sit within a mile, though the area's outdoor recreation appeal is more about proximity than dramatic natural features. Downtown Grand Rapids is 38 minutes away by car, with Grand Haven's beach a quicker 32 minutes south.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Marco's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
The Side Pocket at Black River Billiards
+1 more
Farmers Market
Van Bragt Park
Howard B. Dunton Park Playground
Lake Macatawa
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Park Township Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
The Links At Rolling Meadows
Pure Barre
+1 more
Douglas East of River (D&W Store)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Theil Research Center
+1 more
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Van Bragt Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile