Brook Creek Homes for Sale

Brook Creek in Lawrence, Kansas, is a neighborhood characterized by its diverse housing styles and abundant green spaces, including a wishing tree over East 12th Street adorned with colorful tags. Brook Creek Park has a playground, basketball court and forested areas. Nearby Burroughs Creek Park is an outdoor destination, featuring a colorful playground, splash pad and access to the Burroughs Creek Trail, which connects with the Haskell Rail Trail. The East Lawrence Recreation Center is in the neighborhood. Many homes occupy raised lots. The neighborhood features a variety of styles, including Craftsman cottages, ranch-style homes and contemporary builds. Residents are a short drive from a variety of shopping and dining options, from Angeles Panaderia Mexican Restaurant & Bakery to the Fields & Ivy Brewery. Students can attend highly rated schools, including New York Elementary School, Liberty Memorial Central Middle School and Lawrence High School. From late July to early August, the annual Douglas County Fair is held just south of the neighborhood. An entrance to Interstate 70 is about 4 miles north, and downtown Lawrence is about 2 miles north.