East Grand Rapids is located just a few miles east of downtown Grand Rapids. Located in the heart of East Grand Rapids is Gas Light Village where there are a variety of restaurants, boutiques, groceries and more. Reeds Lake is a local jewel for fishing, boating, hiking trails along the lake through Hodenpyl Woods, or enjoying concerts and movies at John Collins Park.

East Grand Rapids is known for its affluent homes and lakefront mansions. The quiet tree lined streets and heated sidewalk allow residents to walk or bike from home to anywhere in East Grand Rapids all year. East Grand Rapids Schools has an outstanding reputation for academic achievement. Described as a small town in the middle of a bustling metropolitan area, East Grand Rapids has been vote one of the 10 Best Places to Live for Suburbanites.