Riverside Gardens Add. No.20 — satellite view
Subdivision4.0 acres

Riverside Gardens Add. No.20

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
🎓Schools
54

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 21 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
38

Car-dependent

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet 4-acre community in Kent County offers a peaceful residential setting with excellent transit connectivity, earning a perfect 10/10 transit score. While the area maintains a suburban feel with lower walkability for daily errands, residents enjoy easy access to nature with Soft Water Lake just 0.8 miles away and six parks within walking distance. The neighborhood provides convenient access to dining options, with five restaurants within a mile, plus grocery shopping within a comfortable 2-mile radius.

With 55% owner-occupied homes and served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, the area combines tranquil living with practical amenities. Three boat launches within 5 miles make this particularly appealing for water recreation enthusiasts. This location works best for families seeking a quiet residential environment with strong transit access and outdoor recreation opportunities, especially those who appreciate larger lot sizes and proximity to lakes and parks.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.8 mi

Nearby Schools

5.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 21 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

3.8

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
2.9
🍽️Dining
3.6
🌳Nature
3.4
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026