Communities
Grand Rapids has 86 distinct neighborhoods. Here are just a few:
Heartside District is in the center of Grand Rapids. It is the business district and sports center of the city. Heartside is also home to the nightlife district of the Ionia corridor, including numerous bars.
Eastown is the happening downtown artsy area. It sports coffee shops, boutiques, bars, small restaurants, and expensive housing. Baxter is a neighborhood often described as being restored. Once a community without much pride, this neighborhood is turning itself around and boasting an increased sense of community pride.
Heritage Hill is considered one of the largest urban historic districts in the U.S. It was the first "neighborhood" of Grand Rapids and is adjacent to downtown. Its 1,300 homes date from 1848 and represent over 60 architectural styles.
Fulton Heights is located in the northeast area of the city, northwest of East Grand Rapids. The area is centrally located among great local businesses, a revitalizing downtown, and the accessible East Beltline. Residents consider it to be a quiet, small neighborhood with great homes and friendly people.
Prospect Hill, East Hills, Cherry Hills, Shawmut Hills, Alger Heights, Auburn Hills, Highland Park, Black Hills, Fuller, Creston, Garfield Park, John Ball Park, Madison, Millbrook, Oakdale, Ottawa Hills, Ridgedale, Roosevelt Park, and South Hill are also neighborhoods within Grand Rapids.