Our neighborhood blends traditional architecture and new construction. We are located just north of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
About the Neighborhood
The Belknap Lookout (aka “Belknap”) neighborhood is bordered by Leonard Street to the north and Michigan Streets to the south. Our western boundary is the Grand River and western boundary is College Avenue.
Belknap includes the quickly growing Monroe North Business District and the Grand Rapids Medical Mile!
Coffee Shops and Restaurants:
- Brickyard Tavern
- China City
- City Built Brewing
- Field and Fire Bakery and Cafe
- Garage Bar and Grill
- Linear Restaurant
- Noodle Pig
- SpeakEZ Lounge
- Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea
Belknap Schools
Belknap is home to Coit Creative Arts Academy. Coit is now an authorized International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). They take students from Pre-K to 5th Grade. They are committed to high-quality, challenging, and inquiry-based education. Coit promotes transdisciplinary learning of new knowledge and skills. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
Belknap Parks
Belknap is home to 8 parks:
- Mary Waters Park (featuring one of the best sledding hills in GR!)
- Coit Park
- Belknap Park (home to the Belknap pickleball courts!)
- Reservoir Park
- Lookout Park (with amazing views of the city!)
- Hastings Linear Park
- Canal Park
- 6th Street Park
These parks offer many amenities: riverside walking trails, sledding hills, baseball diamonds, pickleball courts, a splash pad, several playgrounds, exercise equipment, a fish cleaning station, and amazing views!
