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Welcome to Sparta, MI! Sparta is a quaint but lovely little town in Northern Kent County. Sparta is situated near everything you need: only 15 minutes north of bustling Grand Rapids, and barely 1/2 an hour from the stunning Lake Michigan coastline. The west half of the township is on the “Ridge”, a prime fruit-growing area, with many acres of beautiful orchards. The Rogue River runs through the East side of the Township. At the center is the Village of Sparta, a thriving small town.

Throughout the area, you will find many locally owned businesses and community organizations that make the Village of Sparta a unique, inviting place to live and work. Besides our friendly community, we have a new state-of-the-art high school and renovated middle and elementary schools that also make the Village of Sparta an appealing place to raise a family. The Village  of Sparta is dedicated to building a strong, faithful community and keeping our community truly “What a Neighborhood Should Be.”

About "the Ridge"

Fruit Ridge or "the Ridge" is a topographical land feature located NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan and considered to be an Agricultural Mecca. The glaciers of long ago left behind gently rolling slopes. The deposits were fertile clay loam soils with excellent moisture holding qualities that provided great soil and terrain for the growing of premium fruits, vegetables and the raising of livestock, including buffalo.

Approximately 8 miles wide by 20 miles long, the Fruit Ridge is regarded as one of the prime fruit-growing regions in the world. Elevations greater than 800 feet and its location (about 25 miles from Lake Michigan), creates a unique climate (ideal growing and moderate winters) for fruit production. The Ridge supplies 60% of the states (Michigan) apples. An estimated 66% of the Ridge lies in Kent County, all within 20 miles of downtown Grand Rapids.

For more information (map, directions, and information on signing up your market), please visit www.fruitridgemarket.com.

With assistance from the local Sparta Chamber of Commerce and DDA (Downtown Development Association), The Village of Sparta continues to experience growth and expansion in the business climate, which makes our neighborhood a very desirable place to live, work and shop. Why Shop Local? When you spend dollars locally, you keep more money in YOUR hometown. Local business owners return money into the community in turn supporting community social services, schools, public library, community events and local non-profit organizations.There are over 300 businesses and civic-minded organizations that continually invest and support our community events. Annual community events include...

• SPARTA BUSINESS EXPO - Free event with tons of handouts, coupons, trial offers, prizes and food. Celebrate shopping & supporting local businesses. (FIRST SATURDAY IN MARCH)

• EASTER EGG HUNT - Join the North Kent Eagles Club for a free Easter Egg Hunt with candy filled eggs and prizes. Sponsored by local businesses in the Sparta area. (APRIL)

• PINK DRESS CRAWL - Don't have a PINK DRESS to wear? Find something pink and prepare for an afternoon of Fundraising as participants visit local bars and restaurants to raise money for the Sparta Relay for Life. (MAY)

• RELAY FOR LIFE - The American Cancer Society is proud hold this UNIQUE 24-HOUR EVENT at the Sparta High School Track. (JUNE)

• CONCERTS IN THE PARK- Every Wednesday evening in July in the beautifully renovated Rogers Park, the Sparta Chamber of Commerce features a variety of musical groups with activities for children of all ages! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an enjoyable evening of free entertainment for the entire family. (JULY)

• SPARTA FARMERS MARKET - Support local growers and eat fresh foods. On North Union St every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:00 PM (JULY thru OCTOBER)

• SPARTA TOWN & COUNTRY DAYS- Celebrate Sparta's Town & Country Heritage with a week long festival held year your in July that draws visitors throughout West Michigan to the carnival, live entertainment, kids activities and food. (JULY)

• HARVEST ON THE RIDGE - Fantastic festival celebrating the Harvest Season with Sparta Area Farm Market Tours, Art Contest, Food Events and much more. (SEPTEMBER)

• OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS- The Friday before Thanksgiving week, visit Sparta Businesses for holiday specials and the Official Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Enjoy family fun events including Santa's Workshop Party, Santa Pictures, Pet Night with Santa, Santa Express Train, Kid's Santa Parade and experience a true Old Fashioned Christmas with a horse drawn carriage rides through Downtown Sparta. (NOVEMBER)

The Santa Train is pulling into Sparta!

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS...

• American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
• American Legion - Sparta www.legion.org
• American Legion - Kent City www.legion.org
• Faith's Angels www.faithsangels.org
• North Kent Eagles
• Sparta Chamber of Commerce www.spartachamber.com
• Sparta Civic Center
• Sparta Community Foundation www.grfoundation.org/sparta.php
• Sparta Cooperative Preschool www.spartapreschool.org
• Sparta Eagles Club (Fraternal Order of Eagles North Kent #3430)
• Sparta Education Foundation www.spartaeducationfoundation.org
• Sparta Hunting & Fishing Club www.spartahuntingandfishingclub.com
• Sparta Lions Club
• Sparta Masonic Lodge #334
• Sparta Moose Lodge #50 www.moose50.org
• Sparta Rotary
• Sparta Senior Neighbors www.seniorneighbors.org
• Sparta Town & Country Days www.spartafair.com
• Sparta Township Historical Society http://www.sparta-township.com/subpages/Boards/Historical%20Commission/HistoricalCommissioni.htm
• Sparta Township Library www.sparta.llcoop.org

For a current list of community events, visit the Sparta Chamber of Commerce website at http://spartachamber.com/coc/welcome.

YOUTH RECREATION...

Sparta Youth Football & Cheerleading

• Website: http://www.spartayouthfootball.org/
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/SpartaYouthFB

Sparta Youth Wrestling

• • Website: http://sites.google.com/site/spartayouthwrestlingclub/
  • Facebook: Sparta Wrestling club

 

 Sparta Youth Soccer

• Website: http://spartayouthsoccer.clubspaces.com/
• Facebook: Sparta Youth Soccer Association (SYSA)

 Sparta Little League

• Website: http://www.eteamz.com/spartalittleleague1/
• Facebook: Sparta Little League

 Algoma Little League

• Website: http://www.eteamz.com/algoma/
• Facebook: Algoma Little League

SPARTA AREA SCHOOLS

www.spartaschools.org

District Mission Statement...The Sparta Area School District is committed to work in partnership with students, families, and the community. Our goal is to ensure that all students master the essential skills and develop the attitudes and behaviors necessary to function successfully in a changing world. This partnership is committed to guarantee an educational environment designed to challenge all students to achieve their highest potentials.

DISTRICT DIRECTORY 

Schools...

• Sparta High School (9-12) - (616) 887-8213
• Englishville High School (9-12) - (616) 887-7316
• Sparta Middle School (6-8) - (616) 887-8211
• Appleview Elementary (3-5) - (616) 887-1743
• Ridgeview Elementary (K-2) - (616) 887-8218
• White Early Childhood Center - (616) 887-0068

Administration...

• Superintendent's Office - (616) 887-8253
• Transportation/Operations - (616) 887-0136
• Community Education Office - (616) 887-7321
• Special Education Office - (616) 887-7359

General Information...

• Athletic Office - (616) 887-2098
• Drivers Education - (616) 887-8213
• Food Service - (616) 887-1744
• Migrant Office - (616) 887-2085
• Smart Start Daycare - (616) 887-0068

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT...

• Sparta Fire Department (616-887-0900) www.localfirehouse.com/department/18437.html
• Sparta Police Department (616-887-7331) www.spartami.org
• Sparta Township (616-887-8863) www.sparta-township.com
• US Post Office (616-887-9347) www.usps.com
• Village of Sparta (616-887-8251) www.spartami.org

 

LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES...PLEASE NOTE: Businesses listed below are located within the Village of Sparta or have contributed to the local economy. If you know of a business or your business is not listed, PLEASE email (mikelamb@grar.com) and we will update our city page.

DINING (Endless options in and around SPARTA)...

• Angela's Italian Restaurant - 240 E Division St (616-887-1913)
• BC Pizza - 466 E Division St (616-887-1144)
• Bow Tie Tavern - 8388 Alpine Ave NW (616-887-0865)
• Burger King - 590 S State St (616-887-1112)
• Crazy Horse Saloon - 4601 14 Mile Rd NE (616-696-8605)
• Creveling's Restaurant (Open 24/7) - 134 E Division St (616-887-8030)
• Downtown Trini's & Margarita Joe's - 148 E Division St (616-887-2500)
• Galaxy Pizza - 295 W Muskegon St (616-678-5550)
• Hungry Howie's Pizza - 630 S State St (616-887-6666)
• Little Caesar's Pizza - 545 S State St (616-887-7995)
• Mandarin Wok Chinese Restaurant - 460 S State St (616-887-9488)
• Maple Street Restaurant - 220 E Division (616-887-7211)
• Maria's Pizzaria - 500 S State St (616-887-7071)
• Maxine's Family Restaurant - 370 N State St (616-887-8700)
• McDonald's - 450 W Division St (616-887-0212)
• Michigan Beer Cellar - 500 E Division St (616-887-2168)
• New Dragon Chinese Restaurant - 545 S State St (616-887-6888)
• Papa Piccione's Restaurant & Pizzeria - 80 N Main St (616-678-4478)
• Red Rock Grille - 228 N Ball Creek Rd (616-678-7827)
• Rosie's Diner - 4500 14 Mile Rd NE (616-866-3663)
• Sparta Pub - 270 S State St (616-887-7791)
• Sparta Tasty Treat - 400 S State St (616-887-6111)
• Subway - 545 S State St (616-887-8321)
• Sundae's at the Park - 182 N State St (616-887-7572)
• The Garden Patch Restaurant - 125 N State St (616-887-9951)
• Tom's Hometown Bakery - 476 E Division St (616-887-4090)

RETAIL (Grocery, Pharmacy, Thrift & Much More)...

• Creative One Gallery - Sparta
• Dollar and More - Sparta
• Dollar General - Sparta
• Family Dollar - Kent City
• Family Fare - Sparta
• Grice's Pharmacy - Kent City
• Kent City Parts Plus - Kent City
• Mel Trotter Ministries Store - Sparta
• Momber's Pharmacy & Gifts - Sparta
• Pamida - Sparta
• Round Again, Inc. - Sparta
• Sparta Elevator - Sparta

GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE...

• Admiral - Sparta
• Family Fare - Sparta
• Kent City Mobil Mart - Kent City
• Sparta Amoco Food Shop - Sparta
• Speedway - Kent City
• Wesco - Sparta

BEAUTY/HEALTH...

• Anne Marie’s Family Hair Care - Sparta
• Dental Max PC - Comstock Park
• DePagter Shaklee Enterprises - Grand Rapids
• Dr's Lang & Rosebery - Sparta
• Fifteen East Style Studio - Sparta
• It Works! - Rockford
• Jim Harmon's Barber Shop - Sparta
• Kent City Dental - Kent City
• Knowlton & McFall Dentistry, PLLC - Sparta
• New Health Solutions - Sparta
• North Kent Hair & Nail - Sparta
• Northern Physical Therapy - Sparta
• Pro Styles Family Hair Care - Sparta
• Richard's Hair Design Plus - Sparta
• Rite Aid Pharmacy - Sparta
• Rockford Ambulance - Sparta/Rockford
• Slimmin' For Women - Sparta
• Sparta Health Center (St. Mary's) - Sparta
• Sparta Optometry - Sparta
• Spectrum Health - Sparta
• Split Ends - Sparta
• Studio G - Sparta
• The Back Shop/Palm Beach Massage - Sparta
• The Club Fitness - Sparta
• Varsity Barber Shop - Sparta

BUILDING/COMMERICAL/HOME SERVICES...

• Abby Town & Country Carpet - Sparta
• Ahren Fire Protection - Sparta
• All Trash, LLC - Sparta
• American Gas & Oil - Sparta
• Armock Mechanical Contractor – Sparta
• B&B Mechanical - Sparta
• Belmont Construction - Sparta
• Blue Water Sanitation - Sparta
• Bob's Septic Service - Sparta
• Brads Cleaners - Sparta
• Brass-Mar Water Wells - Kent City
• Builders Iron, Inc. - Sparta
• Carter Lumber - Comstock Park
• Chary Construction - Sparta
• Consumers Energy - Sparta
• Customer Comfort Heating & Cooling - Sparta
• Dave Cole Decorators - Sparta
• Davies Disposal - Sparta
• Driscon LLC - Sparta
• Frey's Landcare & Snowplowing, Inc. - Casnovia
• GEM Construction - Sparta
• Imkamp Builders (Roofing & Contractor) - Sparta
• Isc Restoration, Inc. - Sparta
• Kent Equipment, Inc. - Casnovia
• Kent Power, Inc. - Kent City
• Majestic Landscape Service - Sparta
• Master Supply Co - Kent City
• Mo-Gar Construction Co, Inc. - Sparta
• Orchard Hill Mechanical - Kent City
• Robinson Septic - Sparta
• Rogers Hardware - Sparta
• Scheidel Pool & Spa - Sparta
• Shaffer Excavating, Inc. - Sparta
• Spartan Electric & Communications, LLC - Sparta
• Specialized Home Design - Sparta
• Speedy Recoverings, LLC - Sparta
• Standard Lumber & Supply
• Teliczan Construction - Kent City
• Terry Afton & Sons - Kent City
• Tri-Northern Well Drilling - Sparta
• Utility Contracting Company - Sparta
• Veldt Builders and Remodelers - Sparta
• Welch Tile & Marble - Kent City

MANUFACTURING...

• Cascade Die Casting (Great Lakes Division) - Sparta
• Federal  Mogual - Sparta
• Handy Wacks Corporation - Sparta
• Markson Tool - Sparta
• Midwest Special Machinery Inc. - Kent City
• Spec Tool - Sparta
• Steel Erection Corporation - Sparta
•  Structural Standards - Sparta
• Tesa Tape - Sparta

DESIGN/PRINTING...

• Ad Solutions - Sparta
• Ekleinfield.com LLC - Sparta
• Great American Publishing - Sparta
• Print Metro - Sparta
• Spartan Graphics - Sparta

INSURANCE PROVIDERS...

• Anderson Insurance Agency - Sparta
• Clark Insurance Agency - Casnovia
• Lane & Reed Insurance - Sparta
• Michigan Appraisal Company - Kentwood
• New York Live Insurance Company - Grand Rapids
• Ottawa Kent Insurance - Sparta
• State Farm Insurance - Sparta

FINANCIAL/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES...

• 1st Appraisal - Sparta
• Art Smith Auctioneers - Kent City
• ChoiceOne Bank (13 Locations in surrounding areas)
• Edward Jones Investments (Office of Steve VandeLune) - Sparta
• Edward Jones Investments (Dana Quick) - Comstock Park
• Independent Bank - Sparta
• J.W. Rohrer CPA, PC - Sparta
• Jerrills & Associates Appraisal Company - Sparta
• Rogue River Community Community Credit Union - Sparta
• Wadell & Reed - Grand Rapids
• Wright Way Appraisal Service, LLC - Sparta

AUTO CARE/DEALER...

• Classic Tire & Auto - Sparta
• Colby's Service Center - Sparta
• DAD'S Garage - Sparta
• Kent City Ford - Kent City
•  NAPA Auto Parts - Sparta
• Northwest Collision - Sparta
• Performance Plus Quick Lube - Sparta
• Premier Auto & Truck Parts - Cedar Springs
• Sparta Chevrolet - Sparta
• Sparta Tire Service - Sparta
• Truck Repair Service, Inc. - Sparta

GENERAL BUSINESSES & SERVICES...

• AAA Pet Grooming - Sparta
• Advance Newspaper - Jenison
• Algoma Marketing Associates - Rockford
• Bayes Water Treatment - Sparta
• Beuschel Funeral Home - Comstock Park
• Beuschel Sales, Inc. - Sparta
• Bradford Dairy Farms - Sparta
• Chases Corner Kennel - Comstock Park
• Costume Craze - Sparta
• Dance with Me by Amber Marie - Sparta
• Goodfellow's Vending Services, LLC
• Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Co. - Sparta
• Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home - Sparta
• Leisure Time Ceramics - Cedar Springs
• Lil' Learners - Sparta
• M&W, Inc. - Comstock Park
• M 103.6 WGLM Radio - Greenville
• North County Technical Consulting - Casnovia
• Paramount Aviation - Sparta
• PDS Pioneer Directory Services - Big Rapids
• Riverridge Produce - Sparta
• Rub A Dub Dub Laundromat - Sparta
• Sparta Airport - Sparta
• Sparta Animal Clinic - Sparta
• Sparta Lanes - Sparta
• Sparta Laundry Basket - Sparta
• Sparta Cleaners - Sparta
• Sparta Towing & Recovery - Sparta
• Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
• Total Photography LLC - Sparta
• Uncle Bob's Self Storage - Sparta
• Unity Security, Inc. - Sparta
• Waddell Creek Taxidermy - Sparta
• Windoes Travelogues, Inc. - Cedar Springs

SPARTA'S friendly neighborhoods and traditional community values encourage a safe and enjoyable place to live. Through Sparta's unique diversity and caring community there are numerous housing options and unlimited opportunities to worship.

CHURCH/RELIGOUS ORGANIZATIONS...

• Algoma Baptist Church - Rockford
• Camp Lake Baptist Church - Sparta
• Casnovia Reformed Church - Casnovia
• Cedar Creek Community Church - Sparta
• Chapel Hill United Methodist Church - Kent City
• Grace Bible Church - Kent City
• Holy Family Catholic Church - Sparta
• Kent City Baptist Church - Sparta
• Mamrelund Church - Kent City
• North Chester Baptist Church - Casnovia
• North Kent Community Church - Sparta
• Northside Community Church - Sparta
• Peace Lutheran Church - Sparta
• Red Pine Bible Church - Kent City
• Snow Bible Church - Kent City
• Sparta Baptist Church - Sparta
• Sparta Church of the Nazarene - Sparta
• Sparta Free Methodist Church - Sparta
• Sparta United Methodist Church - Sparta
• St Francis Xavier Church - Conklin
• St Joseph Catholic Church - Conklin
• Trinity Christian Reformed Church - Sparta
• Trinity Lutheran Church - Conklin

HISTORY OF SPARTA...The Sparta area was first settled in 1844, HISTORICAL MUSEUMS...

• RAILROAD DEPOT - Open during festivals & by appointment
• MYERS SCHOOL -Open Houses 1st Sunday of each month May thru November (2-5 PM).  Website: http://www.sparta-township.com/subpages/Boards/Historical%20Commission/HistoricalCommissioni.htm

Today, of course, along with the agricultural and industrial base, the Sparta community has developed excellent services in banking, merchandising, insurance, construction and publishing, in pharmacies, hardware, groceries and restaurants, in parks and in its own airport. Excellent schools, a variety of churches, and several service organizations and museums are important parts of our community. Offering easy access to a major metropolitan area and the finer aspects of small town life, Sparta truly is a great place to grow.

In 2007, Sparta Township was designated by the White House as a "Preserve America Community"! Sparta Township is one of only 11 other communities in Michigan to have been awarded with this distinction to date. First Lady Laura Bush leads the initiative through the Historical Preservation Caucus of the US House of Representatives. Started in 2004, it encourages and supports community efforts to preserve our nation’s cultural assets and natural heritage. For more information vist http://www.preserveamerica.gov.

Our team of professionals provides real estate services throughout Sparta and the greater Sparta area. All of our dedicated real estate agents have detailed knowledge of current homes for sale in Sparta, and the local communities and amenities helping people find the home that's just right! In today's Real Estate marketplace, it's important to have assurance that your Real Estate agents have the skills and tools to help you buy or sell.

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We also now offer Rental Management for the Sparta area.  If you have a home you would like to rent, please call our Sparta Real Estate office today at (616) 887-7307.

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ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING YOUR REAL ESTATE IN SPARTA? CALL TODAY! (616) 887-7307.