Walker, MI

Nestled against the Grand River just outside of the city of Grand Rapids, Walker is a welcoming suburb filled with amenities, attractions, and a warm way of life. Millennium Park is one of the city’s largest parks, featuring beaches, wetlands, and hiking trails. But Richmond Park holds its own with sports facilities, walking trails, playgrounds, and an outdoor swimming pool.

If family-friendly is what you’re looking for, then Walker has you covered, offering a central location to kid-friendly fun like the John Ball Zoo. Shopping in Walker includes home décor and goods, clothing, jewelry, and more. Enjoy the shopping and casual dining options at Green Ridge Square, or venture into Downtown Grand Rapids for fantastic local restaurants, breweries, city parks, riverfront views, live music venues, museums, and more. Commuters appreciate the unbeatable access to major roadways like Interstates 96 and 196 and Highway 45. International travel is just outside of Walker, with the Gerald F. Ford International Airport situated 21 miles southeast of town.

Though riverfront recreation is available in Walker, you can find lakefront fun on Lake Michigan just 30 miles west of the city of Walker. Though there are conveniences within the city like retailers, restaurants, and parks, the city is mostly residential, offering affordable apartments and cozy homes along walkable, tree-lined streets.