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City of Walker 4243 Remembrance Road NW Walker, MI 49534 Phone: 616-453-6311 . Quick Links. Code of Ordinances. Library. Elections. Dog Licensing. Recycling ...
Walker Senior Neighbors Center is Open. ... City of Walker 4243 Remembrance Road NW Walker, MI 49534 Phone: 616-453-6311 . Quick Links. Code of Ordinances. Library.
History. The Township of Walker began its proud history on December 30, 1837, with the passing of a public act by the Michigan State Legislature. The far-stretching boundaries at that time had Walker going to the banks of the Grand River, and even included in its northern area all of what is now Alpine and Sparta Townships.
Population: 25,132 in the 2020 census. Size: 26 square miles. Location: Northwest of Grand Rapids. Motto: A Place to Live, Work, and Grow. County: Kent. When Established: 1962 from Walker Township, which was organized in 1837. Physical Features/Rivers, etc: Grand River on eastern border and rolling farmland.
The City of Walker had a population of 25,771 as of July 1, 2023. Walker ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Michigan. See peer rankings below. The primary coordinate point for Walker is located at latitude 43.0014 and longitude -85.7681 in Kent County.
Walker is located about 10 miles northwest of Grand Rapids and within close proximity to Van Andel Arena and Museum, Gerald R Ford International Airport, Houseman Field, Fredrick Meijer Botanical Gardens, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Walker Ice Arena and several premier golf courses.
