Comstock Park, Michigan
Comstock Park is a community of 10,577 people in Kent County, Michigan.
Why visit Comstock Park
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 39 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Grand Rapids 18 and English Hills Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 75 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Comstock Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Comstock Park
Comstock Park is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,500 at the 2020 census. The community is located within Alpine Township to the west and Plainfield Township to the east.
From the Wikipedia article Comstock Park, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Donald J. Lamoreaux Park
Park · 1.8 mi
801 Bailey Park Drive Northeast, Grand Rapids
LMCU Ballpark
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
4500 West River Drive Northeast, Comstock Park
Restaurants and cafes39
Babylon Kitchen
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.7 mi
Babylon Kitchen is a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant nestled in Comstock Park, MI, serving a delightful array of Middle Eastern dishes...
4255 Alpine Avenue Northwest, Comstock Park
Su 11:00-18:00, Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Dak Good
Restaurant · Asian, Korean · 1.0 mi
3850 Alpine Avenue Northwest, Comstock Park
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Eternam Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
3979 West River Drive Northeast, Comstock Park
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 09:00-13:00
Biggby Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
4575 West River Drive Northeast, Comstock Park
Mo-Su 06:00-19:00
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
4575 West River Drive Northeast, Comstock Park
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Olga's Fresh Grille
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
4064 Alpine Ave NW
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Pita way
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
3448 Alpine Avenue Northwest
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
27 more on the map.
History
In 1838, a settlement known as North's Mill was established by Daniel North. The name changed to Mill Creek in 1848. The area became a major transportation hub, serving both the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad and Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad, and set the tone for becoming the northern Grand Rapids-area crossroads it is today. It was renamed Comstock Park in 1906 after politician Charles C. Comstock, who served the district in the U.S. House of Representatives for one term from 1885–1887.
From the History section of Comstock Park, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Rapids North
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
620 Center Drive Northwest, Walker
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids-North
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
358 River Ridge Drive Northwest, Walker
SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids North
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
450 Center Drive Northwest, Grand Rapids
Churches and places of worship4
North Park Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.8 mi
500 North Park Street Northeast, Grand Rapids
Sovereign Grace United Reformed Church
Church · United Reformed · 0.7 mi
62 Lamoreaux Drive Northeast
Shopping11
Straight Drive Fasteners
Hardware store · 2.0 mi
5220 West River Drive Northeast, Comsock Park
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
School · 4.3 mi
1417 Covell Ave Nw, Grand Rapids
Healthcare1
Map of Comstock Park
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 2.7 in | 21.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 22.3 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.8 in | 17.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for E Grand Rapids (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kent County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Northview 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Walker 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Grand Rapids 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- East Grand Rapids 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Sparta 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Rockford 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Wyoming 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Grandville 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Forest Hills 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Kentwood 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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