Shady Haven
Easy outdoor access
Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
This stretch of West Michigan offers the rare combination of lakefront access and genuine seclusion—you'd expect either manicured resort vibes or remote isolation, but find instead a platted neighborhood where Twin Lakes sits practically at your doorstep and two parks anchor the immediate surroundings, with another a short walk away. The trade-off is real: groceries run nearly five miles out, so car errands aren't an afterthought. The airport sits just under an hour away, making it workable for the occasional trip without the constant roar of regional traffic. What defines this place is the water—not as a distant amenity, but as the geographic fact that shapes every lot and view around here.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Saddlebag Lake: 0 min walk
- Carr Lake: 6 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lakewood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Woodland Roadside Park
Saddlebag Lake
+1 more
Beach in Vedder Rd & M 50 Area
Crime in Shady Haven 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$857/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,293 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Shady Haven 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(1)
Carls
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
Chee Peng Chinese
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Shady Haven
- What schools serve Shady Haven?
- Shady Haven is served by Lakewood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood High School (7/10).
- Is Shady Haven walkable?
- Shady Haven scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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