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Strong community and well-kept homes in southwest Joplin
In Joplin’s southwest corner, Cecil Floyd's committed population is a defining feature, creating a stronger community and a collection of well-kept homes. "I've got a few friends that live over there who say it has a close-knit neighborhood feel; they look out for each other and help each other," says Susan Wallace, a part-time Realtor with RealPro and a Joplin resident of over 30 years. "Some grew up there and have been there their whole lives." A nearby elementary school and a Walmart Neighborhood Market add convenience to the communal sense, helping to develop this feel further.
Cecil Floyd is bordered by Gabby Street along it's southern edge.
Signs of hope are found throughout Joplin and Cecil Floyd affected by the 2011 tornado.
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Midcentury ranch-style and New Traditional designs
Many Cecil Floyd homes here have stood the test of time, including midcentury ranch-style properties. "They're well-built because most of them have been there for a while," Wallace says. "And they're kept up well; it seems like most people take care of them." In contrast, a cluster of custom New Traditional homes stand on the neighborhood's south side, a reminder of the 2011 tornado that cut through the community. Prices range from $70,000 for fixer-uppers to $225,000 for move-in ready homes with modern kitchens. Regardless of age, houses often feature smaller front yards with mowed lawns and minimal landscaping. Cecil Floyd is a primarily renter-occupied community, with twice as many renters as owners, many of whom live in the neighborhood's income-based apartment complex, Springview Gardens.
Ranch style homes are common in Cecil Floyd.
Newer built homes can be found in Cecil Floyd.
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Aquatic activities at Cunningham Park
Cunningham Park and Mercy Park are two recreation mainstays. Together, they make up about 15 acres just east of Cecil Floyd. Cunningham's aquatic center is busy in the warmer months, featuring a pool with six water slides and a water playground. While the ground was broken on both parks following the 2011 tornado, new facilities are still incoming. Cunningham features permanent outdoor games, including cornhole, horseshoes and chess, with volleyball courts still to come. Mercy is a more passive park notable for its paved pathways, evergreen and deciduous trees, grasses and prairie flowers.
Practice your basketball skills at Cunningham Park's court.
Residents gather under a pavilion at Mercy Park and enjoy views of the pond.
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STEAM activities at Cecil Floyd Elementary
On the neighborhood's west side, Cecil Floyd Elementary earns a C-plus. Students at Cecil Floyd and other Joplin elementary schools can explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics topics with new activity kits at the corresponding libraries. Students zoned for Cecil Floyd typically progress to North Middle School, which earns a B-minus, and Joplin High School, which gets a C-plus. High schoolers can also focus on STEAM topics such as health science and technical sciences at the school's new career academies.
Floyd Elementary School students go on to attend North Middle School.
Joplin North Middle School students go on to attend Joplin High School.
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Daily specials at Joplin Café
Downtown Joplin, known for its small businesses, and Rangeline Road, known for its national retailers, are less than 5 miles away. Several stops are also close to Cecil Floyd. Walmart Neighborhood Market is a smaller version of the Supercenter focusing on groceries. A local staple of over 8 years, Joplin Café is well-loved for its prices and portion sizes, according to owner Cynthia Perales. "We have a little bit of everything, but people look forward to our specials. Friday is barbecue ribs, and Tuesday is spaghetti and meatballs," Perales says.
Friends sit down for a meal at the Joplin Cafe just outside Cecil Floyd.
A Walmart Neighborhood Market brings convenient grocery shopping to Cecil Floyd.
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Holiday festivities at Mercy Park
Special events take place across downtown Joplin and in city parks. Mercy Park's Holiday Tree Trail features over 100 decorated Christmas trees through December, with refreshments and live music for revelers to enjoy. In the summer, Cunningham Park welcomes dogs of all breeds and sizes to cool off at the Puppy Pool Party. Downtown Joplin hosts the monthly Third Thursday street fest, bringing performance stages, food trucks and a maker's market to Main Street.
Red Route goes to downtown Joplin, Freeman Hospital West
Many residents are within walking distance of neighborhood amenities, but sidewalks are uncommon here. Locals also rely on cars and public transit. Joplin's Sunshine Lamp Trolley service Red Route connects to downtown Joplin and Freeman Hospital West, about 2 miles south. The largest hospital in the Freeman Health system, it offers various specialty services, including emergency care. Joplin Regional Airport, 9 miles north, has direct flights to Chicago and Denver.
Tornado shelter at Cecil Floyd Elementary
Joplin is at risk for tornadoes, and the 2011 tornado was among the deadliest in U.S. history. During tornado events, Cecil Floyd Elementary's community safe room is open to staff, students and community members. The shelter is intended for residents within a five-minute walk of the school.
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