Parkside Homes for Sale

Parkside is a quiet residential neighborhood named for its proximity to Ella Sharp Park, a major recreational and educational hub in south Jackson. The park features a golf course, lighted baseball fields, and the Ella Sharp Museum, which includes local art, history exhibits and the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium. The park also hosts annual events such as the Sugaring and Shearing Festival, Art, Beer & Wine Festival, and the Hot Air Jubilee. The neighborhood's residential streets are lined with mid-20th century ranch-style homes and traditional houses. Garage styles vary between detached and attached. Students in Parkside generally attend Jackson Public Schools, with Jackson High School receiving high ratings. Fourth Street provides access to downtown Jackson, which is just 2 miles north. Public transportation is run by the Jackson Area Transit Authority, which has bus stops along Fourth Street. For shopping and everyday needs, residents generally visit nearby Westwood Mall, or local stores like Polly’s Country Market and Kibby Cobb Liquor and Deli. Popular dining options include Ironbark Brewing Company and Pryor’s BBQ House. The neighborhood also connects to the Falling Waters Trail/Inter City Bike Trail through New Leaf Park. Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is 3 miles northeast. Ann Arbor and Lansing are both about 40 miles away by car, and it's around 60 miles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.