Riverside Gardens Add.
Explore Riverside Gardens Add. — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Surrounded by nature”
Park-rich area
- 7 parks within 1 mile
Very walkable
- 0 places within a 10 min walk
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 43 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
This quiet residential area spans 177 acres in Kent County and centers around the well-established Riverside Gardens subdivisions, including Riverside Gardens Add. No.8, Riverside Gardens Add. No.2, and Riverside Gardens Add. No.10. The neighborhood sits just eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids while maintaining a peaceful, tree-lined atmosphere with mature homes on generous lots.
Residents enjoy exceptional walkability to local favorites like Kingma's Market and easy access to nearby amenities including 13 restaurants within a mile and Riverside Park directly across the street from many homes. The Veterans Nature Trail and six other parks provide plenty of outdoor recreation, while perfect transit scores make commuting effortless. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated school in the area scoring 8/10. This established community works best for families seeking a quiet neighborhood with urban convenience, professionals wanting a short commute to downtown, and anyone who values walkable access to parks and local businesses.
14 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Environment & Amenities
Nearest Park
Veterans Nature Trail
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Soft Water Lake
1.3 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Schools
Based on 43 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
14 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
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