Trail West
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.7/10
What really stays with you about Trail West is the sheer amount of green space—18 acres of it, right there on the property. It's the kind of breathing room that makes a condo community feel less like stacked boxes and more like actually living somewhere. The grounds give you that sense of land without the upkeep headache, which turns out to matter more than you'd think until you're standing on your patio looking at trees instead of your neighbor's driveway.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail: 10 min bike
- Provin Trails Park: 4 min drive
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
PROVIN TRAILS PARK
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
Hopcat
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Evergreen Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
Celebration Village
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Trail West 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Trail West 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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Trail West
- How active is the Trail West housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Trail West right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Trail West?
- Trail West is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Trail West walkable?
- Trail West scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.