About the neighborhood

Belmar Gardens offers a peaceful neighborhood with easy access to several green spaces perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities. The area boasts well-developed bicycling infrastructure, making bike commuting a convenient option. Many local primary schools are conveniently located for residents, supporting educational needs within the neighborhood. The community features a mix of charming older single detached homes and row houses, providing diverse housing sizes with a strong presence of three-bedroom options. Parking accessibility for vehicles is straightforward, and multiple bus lines with nearby stops provide additional transit choices. This calm, quiet environment combines natural surroundings with practical accessibility, creating an inviting living opportunity.

Characteristics

Transportation

Getting around by car is convenient in this part of the city. It is very convenient to park. In contrast, Belmar Gardens is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. This area is rather cycling-friendly since the bicycling network is moderately well-developed. However, there aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of Belmar Gardens, although most daily needs are convenient to meet without the use of a car.

Services

It is a very short pedestrian trip to reach primary schools from most properties for sale in Belmar Gardens. However, it can be challenging to access high schools without a car. As far as food is concerned, it is very difficult to access the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian in this part of Lakewood. Additionally, Belmar Gardens is a good place in which to eat out, and a limited selection of coffee shops is available as well.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighborhood, Belmar Gardens is a good option. Even though this part of Lakewood is not known for its lively ambience, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located relatively close by. Belmar Gardens is very good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are usually very peaceful. Green spaces, like Addenbrooke Park and Belmar Park, are very well-located and there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, making it very easy to get to them.

Car friendly7.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries5.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive