Rosecrest
Convenient location
Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
This small platted subdivision sits within Shawmut Hills, where mature trees and winding streets define the residential character, and two acres of zoned land offer the kind of space that West Michigan neighborhoods tend to guard. The location trades walkability for proximity—downtown Grand Rapids sits about ten minutes away by car, while Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. You're close enough to errands (grocery runs around a ten-minute walk, forty-two restaurants within a mile) without feeling hemmed in, and transit access ranks higher than most suburban pockets in the region. Shawmut Hills Park is a short walk away, one of six parks within a mile, which matters if you care about the fall colors and rolling terrain that locals actually mention. The boat launch at Butterworth sits three miles south if you're inclined that way.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Leonard/Carpenter (EB): 8 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Shawmut Hills Park: 13 min walk
- Shawmut Park: 8 min bike
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Westside Social
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Shawmut Hills Park
+1 more
Shawmut Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Carpenter (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Shawmut Hills Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Rosecrest 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Rosecrest 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)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Maynard Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Rosecrest
- What schools serve Rosecrest?
- Rosecrest is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Rosecrest walkable?
- Rosecrest scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.