Wallace - Powers Park
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 9.0/10
What surprises people about Wallace - Powers Park is how much green space three acres can hold—this small subdivision sits within the larger Rockford Village Builders Plat Area and genuinely feels tucked into its own corner despite being minutes from everything. Silver Lake is just a third of a mile away, and there are three parks within a mile, so outdoor access isn't something you have to drive for. Groceries land about three-quarters of a mile down the road, with six options within two miles; the nearest restaurant is about a mile away. Schools feed into Rockford Public Schools, and downtown Grand Rapids is a straightforward 25-minute drive when you need it, with Gerald R. Ford Airport roughly 34 minutes out. Homes here run in the modest range, and the subdivision's modest size means you're not dealing with sprawl—just a small plat where the bones of the place are solid and the proximity to water and parks actually matters.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Silver Lake within walking distance
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- : 1 min walk
- Balk Family County Park: 2 min walk
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Silver Lake
0.3 mi
Frequently asked about Wallace - Powers Park
- What schools serve Wallace - Powers Park?
- Wallace - Powers Park is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Wallace - Powers Park walkable?
- Wallace - Powers Park scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.