One of the newest and smallest neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, Michigan is the Cherry Run Neighborhood, which is home to around 500 people.

Named after Cherry Run Drive, which runs through the heart of the neighborhood, this is a quaint and welcoming community. Originally part of the West Side Connection neighborhood, this small area separated and established their own Neighborhood Association in 2004. It was established to preserve and protect the land and homes in the area.

A unique feature about this neighborhood are the lots that people live on are used to define the neighborhood, rather than street names or historic landmarks typically used to designate the boundaries.

Highly recommended schools that are highly rated in academics…

Since Cherry Run is such a small neighborhood, the majority of the space available is taken up by the homes that residents live in. There are several nearby schools that come highly recommended not only by the parents of students who attend, but are also highly rated in academics.  

C.A. Frost Science Academy is part of the Grand Rapids Public School District and offers students the opportunity to participate in science-related academics. Any students that attend this school are taught through in-class participation, hands-on field work, and first-hand experience, which helps them learn.

Another local school near the Cherry Run neighborhood is West Catholic High School, which was established in 1962. Known for great academics, parents and past students who have attended this school highly recommend it to future students. 

Walking trails, swimming, cross country skiing and a farm?

Bordering the neighborhood to the west, the Blandford Nature Center has been part of Grand Rapids since the 1950’s, when it was first established with 143 acres of space. This nature center is able to offer a number of amenities to those who visit. There's a farm, the Blandford school, and several trails for walking about this preserved natural area.

Although the community is bordered by the Blandford Nature Center, there's another great park just down the street from the community. Richmond park is a 57-acre park that offers various year-round amenities. There is a seasonal swimming pool for the warm months and cross-country skiing for outdoor winter fun. 

The Cherry Run neighborhood has something to offer every family in the Grand Rapids Area.