Westpark Home for Sale

Westpark, located in Joplin, features a variety of home styles, including ranch, bungalow and Minimal Traditional homes, primarily built between the 1960s and 1990s. These homes average around 1,300 square feet and often require minor cosmetic updates. The neighborhood is known for its smaller front yards adorned with lawn ornaments and flower beds. Schifferdecker Park, one of Joplin's largest green spaces, is situated just north of Westpark and includes the Joplin Athletic Complex, Schifferdecker Golf Course and an aquatic center with a lazy river and water slides. The park also offers a skate park, playground and picnic areas. Seventh Street, which borders Westpark to the north, is a growing hub for shops and restaurants, including Los Primos Mexican Grill and a new Starbucks drive-through. For groceries and essentials, residents frequently visit the nearby Walmart. Joplin's small size and grid layout make it easy to navigate, with the Red Route of the Sunshine Lamp Trolley service stopping on Seventh Street. Joplin Regional Airport, located 9 miles north, offers flights to major cities like Houston, Denver, and Chicago. While most events are held downtown, the Joplin Athletic Complex hosts a nighttime Easter egg hunt, and downtown Joplin features the monthly Third Thursday street festival and the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex.