Kent district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Walker

Walker is a town in Kent district, Michigan, United States, home to about 24,647 people. Within 50 km by road there are 228 places to visit — 88 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 90 parks, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 museums. The must-see places are John Ball Park (9 km), Millennium Park (10 km) and Hopewell Indian Mounds Park (10 km).

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Walker, Michigan
Walker, Kent district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Walker at a glance

Location
Kent district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 24,647
Coordinates
43.0014° N, 85.7681° W
Places within 50 km
228 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Walker

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Walker: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Walker, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Walker

107 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Walker. The closest is Round Lake (6 km); the best-known is Lamberton Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Walker

96 parks within 100 km of Walker. The closest is Blandford Nature Center (3 km); the best-known is John Ball Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Walker

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Walker. The closest is Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park (4 km); the best-known is Hopewell Indian Mounds Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Walker

9 museums within 100 km of Walker. The closest is Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Walker

9 churches within 100 km of Walker. The closest is Basilica of St. Adalbert (9 km); the best-known is Grand Rapids Art Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Walker

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Walker. The closest is Norton Mound Group (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Walker

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Walker
  2. 10 km Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum · museum, Kent
  3. 1 km Grand Rapids Art Museum · church, Kent
  4. 3 km John Ball Park · park, Kent
  5. 5 km Hopewell Indian Mounds Park · nature spot, Kent
  6. 1 km Millennium Park · park, Kent
  7. 10 km Back to Walker

Plan a longer trip from Walker — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Walker

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    Within 15 km of Walker

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Walker by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs107Round Lake (6 km)
    Parks96Blandford Nature Center (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park (4 km)
    Museums9Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (10 km)
    Churches9Basilica of St. Adalbert (9 km)
    Forts & heritage7Norton Mound Group (10 km)
    Other attractions4La Grande Vitesse (11 km)
    Waterfalls4Cascade Community Association Park (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Bettes Tower Hill (22 km)
    Beaches & coast2South Pierhead Inner Light (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Fishermans Island (25 km)

    Walker: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Walker?

    John Ball Park (park, about 9 km), Millennium Park (park, about 10 km), Hopewell Indian Mounds Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (museum, about 10 km), Grand Rapids Art Museum (church, about 11 km), Crescent Park (park, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Walker?

    228 places on Spotwander: 88 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 90 parks, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 7 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Walker?

    Round Lake, about 6 km by road; Stafford Lake (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Walker?

    Blandford Nature Center, about 3 km by road; Shawmut Hills Park (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Walker?

    Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park, about 4 km by road; Valley Field (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Walker?

    Start in Walker, visit Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, then Grand Rapids Art Museum, then John Ball Park, then Hopewell Indian Mounds Park, then Millennium Park, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Walker?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Walker

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Walker’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Walker on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.