About the neighborhood

Lakeridge offers a peaceful atmosphere with well-placed green spaces that are easily accessible from many points within the neighborhood. The area features a diverse housing mix including duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses, with construction mainly dating back to 1977. Dining options are plentiful, ranging from restaurants to a selection of cozy cafes. Local schools and grocery stores are conveniently located nearby, making daily errands straightforward. The neighborhood’s quiet streets contribute to a slower-paced, tranquil environment. Residents benefit from easy access to highways and ample parking facilities, while several bus lines provide public transit options in the vicinity.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who appreciate residing in a compact area will be pleased with the moderately pedestrian-friendly nature of Lakeridge; running daily errands is easy without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. However, bicycling is at times challenging in Lakeridge since the topography is not particularly flat, and there are a limited number of bike lanes. Cars are a good transportation option in this area. It is a rather short car ride to the closest highway from any home in Lakeridge, and parking is quite easy. On the other hand, commuting by transit can be difficult in this area due to the low service level. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes.

Services

The closest supermarket in Lakeridge is generally only a reasonably short distance away. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for example along Streetate St. It is also a short trip to a very good selection of clothing stores. Concerning education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from anywhere in this part of Orem.

Character

Lakeridge has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this part of Orem is not known for its vibrancy, places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the neighborhood. Lakeridge is very quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. It is easy to get to parks from a large number of locations within the neighborhood since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

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

Groceries7.4

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