Why Live in Poerio
Poerio in Kenosha is a neighborhood with a variety of attractions and amenities. Poerio Park and Nature Center, within walking distance for most residents, offers wooded trails, a fishing lake, a playground, and baseball diamonds. Alford Park, a mile southeast, provides opportunities for fossil hunting, sea glass collecting, and enjoying sunrises over Lake Michigan. The neighborhood is conveniently located 7 miles east of Interstate 94, facilitating travel to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and downtown Milwaukee, both around 30 miles away, and Chicago, 70 miles south. Public transportation includes eight Kenosha Area Transit bus stops and the Kenosha Metra Station for commuters. Dining options feature Tacos El Rey for Mexican cuisine and Stella’s Casa Capri for Italian dishes. Shopping needs are met by Glenwood Commons, a half-mile east, and larger stores like Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club, 4 miles southwest. Seasonal events include free summer concerts at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell and the Snow Daze Festival in downtown Kenosha. The neighborhood is characterized by wide, repaved streets with sidewalks and streetlights, and a mix of apartments and brick ranch-style homes from the 1960s and '70s. Homes typically have one-car driveways and small lots, and they spend an average of 32 days on the market.
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