Riverside Terrace
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
Early evening light catches the brick facades along Riverside Terrace just right, when the subdivision's tree-lined streets feel less like a platted grid and more like something that settled into its 8 acres naturally. The neighborhood sits in Creston, within a short drive of downtown Grand Rapids, and borders Riverside Park — the city's largest park, with trails and river access just a two-minute walk from home. What makes Riverside Terrace itself distinctive is the density of actual life around it: twenty-four restaurants and nearly as many grocery stores within a mile, a boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park half a mile south, and enough foot traffic that a coffee shop or dinner feels like a ten- to fifteen-minute walk rather than a drive. Homes here run around $280,000, putting them within reach for first-time buyers without sacrificing proximity to the action. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and downtown is just eight minutes away when you need it.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- Riverside Park Trail: 2 min walk
Notable nearby
Based on 20 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Riverside Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Mike's Wings
+1 more
Sparrows Coffee
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Riverside Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Three Mile/Monroe (WB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Riverside Terrace 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 →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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Riverside Terrace 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(27)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Mike's Wings
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Tap
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Palmer School
Wellerwood School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Riverside Park Trail
Bike Path
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Riverside Terrace
- How active is the Riverside Terrace housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Riverside Terrace right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverside Terrace?
- Riverside Terrace is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Riverside Terrace walkable?
- Riverside Terrace scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.