Located just north of 28th street in Grand Rapids, Michigan the Ridgemoor neighborhood is an active neighborhood with plenty of things to do. One of the benefits of living in this neighborhood is the Horizon International Schoolwhich steadily continues to grow with more than 950 students who attend the school. Of those 950 students that attend the school, there are students from 45 different countries throughout the world. This diverse group of students is given the opportunity to learn about different cultures throughout the world and provided with the opportunity to gain valuable multicultural knowledge.

Another great school in the Ridgemoor neighborhood is Lake Michigan Academy which was developed by a group of parents that have children with learning disabilities. Founded in 1984, this school is designed to encourage the often frayed self-esteem of children who have learning disabilities as well as help them advance their intellectual skills. This school has a 5-star rating among those who have children that attend the school and have excellent remarks about their art and music programs.

Also located within the Ridgemoor community is a satellite campus of Western Michigan University which offers over 20 different degree programs. Many of these programs are designed to accommodate working adults and still provide them with a reliable education. Classes are often scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to help accommodate the full time working lifestyle of their students.

RIDEGEMOOR AMENITIES

One of the main features in the Ridgemoor neighborhood is the Woodland Mall which is home to 100 stores that bring shoppers from all over Grand Rapids. With unique stores like LUSH homemade cosmetics and Vera Bradley, there is sure to be a store for everyone. Spend a rainy day shopping all the great stores in this mall and the central location gives you access to other nearby stores.

The Ridgemoor neighborhood also offers many great restaurants to dine at. Grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants located inside the mall like Olga’s Kitchen or Red Robin. Not sure about the choices in the mall, stop by a nearby restaurant for a delicious lunch or dinner. There are so many great restaurants located inside and near the mall, you are sure to find one that accommodates everyone. Also part of the Woodland Mall, Celebration! Cinema is a great place to watch one the newest movie released with a bucket of buttery popcorn and an ice cold fountain drink.

A great place to shop for all natural and organic foods in the Ridgemoor neighborhood is the Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market. Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market is a great place to stop and find fresh and healthy produce at a reasonable price. In addition to their large produce selection, there are a wide variety of other goods you can purchase while visiting their market. You can find locally roasted organic coffee beans, healthy meals made in their very own kitchen, fresh seafood brought in daily, and other great food items. Check out their website for weekly ads and coupons that you can use at the store near you. Make sure to sign up for their rewards program!