The City of Kentwood was incorporated in 1967. Since that time, Kentwood has grown into a thriving community, home to more than 54,000 people. The City's 49508 zip code was recognized as the "hottest" in the country by Realtor.com in 2018 and is easily accessible from downtown Grand Rapids (14 minutes away to the south) and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (just outside the city limits). The City of Kentwood has 15 parks, 2 trails, and 2 trailheads that cover 410 acres and offer a variety of amenities including eight parks picnic shelters and two with disc golf courses.  There are 13 miles of non-motorized trails in Kentwood, which also connect to other Kent County trails. The main public school district in Kentwood is the Kentwood Public Schools, consisting of one high school, one freshman campus, three middle schools, ten active elementary schools, and a building dedicated to early childhood programs. Also included within Kentwood's city limits are parts of the Forest Hills Public Schools and Kelloggsville Public Schools. Kentwood is known to be family-friendly and culturally diverse and welcoming to all visitors.