Why Live in Mescalero Park
Mescalero Park in Amarillo is characterized by its expansive ranch-style homes set on large plots of land, often featuring sheds, workshops, and spaces for farm animals due to minimal land regulations. These homes, typically under 2,000 square feet and built in the late 20th century, offer ample acreage and privacy. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. While Mescalero Park lacks its own park, Southeast Park is 11 miles away, offering extensive recreational features including playgrounds, dog parks, and a fishing lake. Buffalo Sports Park, 9 miles south, is a hub for collegiate sports at West Texas A&M University. Residents rely on I-27 for commuting, with downtown Amarillo 15 miles north and Canyon 9 miles south. Local amenities include scattered businesses along I-27 and a more extensive commercial area 8 miles up Coulter Street in Amarillo’s southwest corridor. The neighborhood falls under the highly rated Canyon Independent School District, with Lakeview Elementary, Canyon Intermediate School, Canyon Junior High, and Canyon High all receiving strong ratings. Canyon High is noted for its successful girls' basketball team. The Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 19 miles away, and Northwest Texas Hospital is 11 miles north.
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