Ross Sub
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
Living in Ross Sub means your morning coffee is a 10-minute walk away, and you're surrounded by actual options—there are a dozen restaurants within a mile, from casual spots to proper sit-downs. The subdivision itself is small and compact, about an acre, which gives it a genuine neighborhood feel without feeling cramped. Lake Macatawa sits less than two miles out, and the public access point is just a 10-minute walk if you're in the mood for water. When school time comes around, you're in West Ottawa Public School District. Grocery shopping is about 2 miles away, and nine parks are within a mile of you—plenty of green space without having to drive. If you want to hit the beach at Grand Haven, plan on 31 minutes, which makes for an easy weekend trip but keeps things from feeling like you're living in a seasonal tourism zone. Homes here run around the mid-range for West Michigan, and you're close enough to walkable dining and coffee that daily life doesn't require a car for everything.
Why people love it here
Lakewood Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- West Ottawa
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Lake Macatawa — 1.9 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 2 min walk
- Bay Meadows Area Trail: 3 min walk
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Macatawa Public Access
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
1.9 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Down the Hatch Party Store
Chop Shop Primehouse
+1 more
Albert K's Lakeside Cafe
RESERVOIR
Lake Macatawa Public Access
Unnamed playground
Lake Macatawa
Sunset Bluff Beach
+1 more
Lake Michigan Avenue
Park Township Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lake Macatawa Launch
gym
CVS Pharmacy
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Sperry's Moviehouse
Crime in Ross Sub 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,395 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Park Township (partly served via Holland Charter Township) / private well
Portions served by Holland Charter Twp water; rural areas on wells.
Park Township / Septic - individual
Partial sewer service; remaining areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler + township yard-waste sites
Curbside via private haulers; township provides yard-waste recycling locations.
SEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff E-Unit/community policing deputies funded by township millage, in partnership with Holland Twp.
Services for Park · Source: parktownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ross Sub 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(13)
Down the Hatch Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Restaurant
Caribbean Sunrise
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Boxed up kitchen
Restaurant
windmill
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Lakewood School
Dragonflies Discovery Preschool
Lakeview Early Childhood Center
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Elite Fitness Development
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bay Meadows Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Ross Sub
- What schools serve Ross Sub?
- Ross Sub is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Ross Sub walkable?
- Ross Sub scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.