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Garfield Park

Kent County · Community

Garfield Park

A diverse, affordable southeast neighborhood anchored by Garfield Park's 128-acre greenspace and a community committed to revitalization and civic engagement.

Garfield Park — 128-acre city park with trails, pool, athletic fields, and community center Diverse, multicultural community with strong neighborhood association Affordable housing stock relative to other parts of the southeast side

Quick Facts

ZIP49507
CategoryCommunity
Platted1915
Main CorridorDivision Ave SE / Garfield Ave SE corridor
CountyKent County

At A Glance

Walkability55/100
Commute12 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids
InterstateUS-131 via Division Ave, 2 miles west
VibeAffordable, diverse, park-adjacent — Grand Rapids' southeast community investment story
Best ForFirst-time homebuyers, families seeking greenspace and affordable housing in southeast Grand Rapids

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Location

Garfield Park is located in southeast Grand Rapids, generally south of Burton Street and west of Eastern Avenue, centered on Garfield Avenue SE and the namesake park.

Open Garfield Park in Google Maps →42.9281° N, 85.6535° W · ZIP 49507

Character

Garfield Park is a working-class, diverse southeast neighborhood with a strong community development presence. The neighborhood's 128-acre park provides exceptional greenspace access, including a community center, outdoor pool, and athletic facilities. Housing is primarily early to mid-20th century bungalows and two-flats.

History

Garfield Park developed in the early 20th century as a southeast Grand Rapids residential neighborhood. The city park was established as part of a broader parks system expansion in the Progressive Era. The neighborhood has experienced demographic change over the decades and is currently a focus of community development and investment efforts.

Schools

Elementary
GRPS elementary (varies)
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Middle
GRPS middle school (varies)
Grand Rapids Public Schools
High
Ottawa Hills High School (Bengals)
Grand Rapids Public Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Division Ave SE corridor — Grocery, everyday services, diverse restaurants (0.5 mi west)
  • Garfield Ave SE commercial strip — Neighborhood retail and services (0.3 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital Hospital (3.5 mi northeast)
  • Corewell Health urgent care — South Division Urgent care (2.0 mi)
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