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River Park Neighborhood Guide South Bend, IN
About
River Park is a charming neighborhood located in South Bend, Indiana along the serene St. Joseph River. It boasts close proximity to major highways like US 31/I-80 for easy access to nearby cities. Apart from its residential appeal, the neighborhood features the popular River Park Square which hosts local events and festivals. A highlight of River Park is the scenic East Race Waterway, a man-made whitewater course, offering adventure for kayak and raft lovers.
What You Will Love about River Park, South Bend, Indiana
- The vibrant community spirit that often comes alive during local events at River Park Square.
- The easy access to surrounding cities via major highways like US 31/I-80.
- The adventurous activities such as kayaking and rafting in the East Race Waterway, which also offers stunning river views.
What's Nearby
The neighborhood is only a short drive from downtown South Bend, where a myriad of entertainment, dining, and shopping options exist. Nearby, you will also find the Potawatomi Zoo, the oldest in Indiana, and the Four Winds Casino for those seeking leisure or entertainment.
Lifestyle
Living in River Park offers a blend of suburban tranquility and city convenience. The area is family-friendly, with parks and outdoor spaces for recreation, coupled with an array of restaurants and shops for urban comforts. Outdoor enthusiasts, in particular, will enjoy the river-related activities available.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 118 restaurants, 18 grocery stores, and 16 parks within a mile of the River Park neighborhood.
Martin's Super MarketsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
314 N Ironwood Dr
- S & P Discount Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2100 Lincolnway W
- Dents For Cents Grocery Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
1905 Goodson Ct
- Mr Fresh
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.1 miles
725 W Jefferson Blvd
- Bamber Superette
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.2 miles
1145 Mishawaka Ave
- South Bend Farmer's Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•1.2 miles
1105 Northside Blvd
- Riverpark Liquor Barn
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
2407 Mishawaka Ave
- Martin's Super Markets
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
314 N Ironwood Dr
- S & P Discount Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2100 Lincolnway W
- Dents For Cents Grocery Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
1905 Goodson Ct
- Bills Liquor Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.8 miles
3626 E Jefferson Blvd
- Mc Kinley Package Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.0 mile
2934 McKinley Ave
Thyme of GraceDining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2714 Mishawaka Ave
- Allie's Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2323 Mishawaka Ave
- Franky's Tacos
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2720 Mishawaka Ave
- China House
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2222 Mishawaka Ave
- International Fuse Bar & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2206 Mishawaka Ave
- Stude's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2206 Mishawaka Ave
Pampered PawsBusiness and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
2810 Mishawaka Ave
- 7-Eleven
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.2 miles
2207 Mishawaka Ave
- Family Dollar Store
Retail, Discount Store
•0.3 miles
837 S Ironwood Dr
- For Pets Sake Pet Grooming
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.3 miles
3023 Mishawaka Ave
- Dollar General
Retail, Discount Store
•0.6 miles
2806 Lincolnway W
- One Stop 3
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.7 miles
1807 Lincoln Way E
Potawatomi ConservatoriesLandmarks and Outdoors, Botanical Garden, Park
•0.3 miles
2105 Mishawaka Ave
- Morris Conservatory And Muesselellison Tropical Gardens South Bend
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
2105 Mishawaka Ave
- Kid's Kingdom
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
2001 E Wall Street
- The Riverwalk
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.4 miles
Along St Joseph River
- Veterans Memorial Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
1621 Northside Blvd
- Logan St Bridge
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.8 miles
Lincolnway W
Make South BendArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
2228 Mishawaka Ave
- Psychic Medium Rick Bunch
Arts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•0.3 miles
1218 S 27th St
- Rio Park Events
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Business and Professional Services, Convention Center, Food and Beverage Service, Caterer
•0.3 miles
3028 Mishawaka Ave
- Potawatomi Zoo
Arts and Entertainment, Zoo
•0.5 miles
500 S Greenlawn Ave
- Potawatomi Zoological Society
Arts and Entertainment, Zoo
•0.5 miles
500 S Greenlawn Ave
- Sculpture Walk of IU-South Bend Campus
Arts and Entertainment, Public Art
•0.6 miles
1700 Mishawaka Ave
Family Pet Health CenterHealth and Medicine, Veterinarian
•0.1 miles
2621 Mishawaka Ave
Burton's LaundryBusiness and Professional Services, Laundromat
•0.1 miles
2626 Mishawaka Ave
- Envisions Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
2402 Mishawaka Ave
- Speedway
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.1 miles
2702 Mishawaka Ave
- Exxon
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.1 miles
2702 Mishawaka Ave
- Breathe Easy Barbery
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.1 miles
2302 Mishawaka Ave
The Avenue Bicycle StationRetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.1 miles
2716 Mishawaka Ave
- Midwest Gun Exchange
Business and Professional Services, Manufacturer, Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Sports and Recreation, Gun Range
•0.6 miles
2516 Lincolnway W
- Albright's Cycling & Fitness
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.6 miles
2720 Lincolnway E
- Midwest Karate Academy
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.7 miles
3612 Mishawaka Ave
- RBIs Unlimited
Sports and Recreation, Baseball
•0.7 miles
2017 W 6th St
Flint's Dance StudioSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.7 miles
2508 Milburn Blvd
International Fuse Bar & GrillDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2206 Mishawaka Ave
- Stude's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2206 Mishawaka Ave
- Tapped Out
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2206 Mishawaka Ave
- Extreme Family Grub and Pub
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.2 miles
2206 Mishawaka Ave
- Dave's Pub & Company
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.3 miles
3013 Mishawaka Ave
- Murphys Backyard Bar & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, Burger Joint
•0.7 miles
3601 Mishawaka Ave
River Park Branch LibraryCommunity and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
2022 Mishawaka Ave
- St Joseph County Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
2022 Mishawaka Ave
- Franklin D. Schurz Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.6 miles
1700 Mishawaka Ave
- Indiana University South Bend Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.7 miles
1825 Northside Blvd
- GLBT Resource Center of Michiana
Community and Government, Community Center
•1.1 miles
100 N Center St
- V M Tutt Branch Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.6 miles
2223 Miami St
- South Bend Fire Department Station 9
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•2520 Mishawaka Ave
- South Bend Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.1 miles
1805 McKinley Ave
- Triumph Our Lady of Peace Hospital
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.5 miles
215 W 4th St
- Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.6 miles
215 W 4th St
- South Bend Clinic
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.6 miles
211 N Eddy St
River Park Apartments and Rentals
68 Rental properties in River Park, South Bend, IN.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 6% | 16.5% |
| utilities | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| food | 1.3% | 0% |
| transportation | 4.8% | 9.4% |
| healthcare | 6.4% | 12.2% |
River Park Demographics
River Park Reviews
Area Has Kids Play Outside
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Near Downtown
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 3 of 4 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 4 renters
River Park Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Very Bikeable
Transpo
Other
901 Northside Blvd
Source: foursquare.com
Transpo
Other
901 Northside Blvd
Source: foursquare.com
River Park Schools
- 3/10
Nuner Primary Fine Arts Academy
Grades K-5 • Public
- 4/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 3/10
Grades PK, K-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around River Park
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Downtown South BendNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Howard Park - East Bank VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $1,378 | -- |
| Rum VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Monroe ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Kennedy ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| LaSalle ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Harter HeightsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Roseland, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Near West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Keller ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Way West GatewayNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Wooded EstatesNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Twyckenham HillsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Blair HillsNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Edison ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| McKinley TerraceNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Swanson ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| SunnymedeNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Downtown South BendNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $1,242 | 201% |
| Howard Park - East Bank VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $1,609 | -- |
| Rum VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Monroe ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Kennedy ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| LaSalle ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Harter HeightsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Roseland, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Near West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Keller ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Way West GatewayNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Wooded EstatesNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Twyckenham HillsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Blair HillsNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Edison ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| McKinley TerraceNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Swanson ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| SunnymedeNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Downtown South BendNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $1,742 | -- |
| Howard Park - East Bank VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $2,595 | -- |
| Rum VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Monroe ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Kennedy ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| LaSalle ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Harter HeightsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Roseland, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Near West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Keller ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Way West GatewayNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Wooded EstatesNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Twyckenham HillsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Blair HillsNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Edison ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| McKinley TerraceNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Swanson ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| SunnymedeNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Downtown South BendNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Howard Park - East Bank VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | $2,952 | -- |
| Rum VillageNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Monroe ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Kennedy ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| LaSalle ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Harter HeightsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Roseland, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Near West SideNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Keller ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Lincoln Way West GatewayNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Wooded EstatesNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Twyckenham HillsNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Blair HillsNeighborhood in Mishawaka, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Edison ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| McKinley TerraceNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| Swanson ParkNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |
| SunnymedeNeighborhood in South-bend, Indiana | -- | -- |