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Sports and restaurants mixed into a suburban neighborhood
With its namesake park and sports complex, Cooper Park is at the center of Springfield's athletic leagues. About 3 miles east of downtown, it's also in a precise location for shopping, dining and entertainment. "It's right off of Glenstone Avenue, so there's a ton of restaurants right there," says local Realtor Mickie Roy with Alpha Realty. "There are a lot of amenities that people are close to. And the highway makes it easy to get in and out of the city." Even with all the excitement of sports and the bustling main road, residents can retreat to a quieter subdivision of single-family homes, making this city neighborhood feel more like a suburb.
Cooper Park is located in north east Springfield along Chestnut Expressway.
Cooper Sports Complex appeals to residents of all ages and interests.
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From little league to the minors
Residents conveniently live near the neighborhood's namesake park, which offers several sports facilities. The Cooper Tennis Complex has multiple indoor and outdoor tennis courts and a full-service pro shop. There are also baseball and softball complexes with a total of 11 ball fields, along with indoor and outdoor soccer facilities. People can jog or go for a stroll on the walkway, which winds more than 1.5 miles around the athletic fields to a playground. Smith Park offers lots of green space, a large picnic pavilion, a basketball court and more playground fun. The Jordan Creek Greenway Trail begins in Smith Park and meanders 3 miles to downtown.
Baseball fans can cheer on the Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field. The minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals offers several promotions throughout the season, including giveaways and discounted tickets.
Runners enjoy chasing miles on the paved trails at Cooper Park.
Players can practice tennis year round at the Cooper Park indoor tennis facility.
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Shopping and dining along Glenstone Avenue
Glenstone Avenue is lined with local and national chain restaurants, many of which are right by Evangel University. Jose Locos serves authentic Mexican food in a colorful atmosphere full of murals. Sam's Southern Eatery brings southern-style seafood to the Midwest, such as shrimp and crawfish po boys. For something quick, there are several fast food restaurants as well. Groceries are available at the Walmart Neighborhood Market about 2 miles south on Glenstone Avenue. There is also an Aldi 3 miles north on Kearney Street. The area of Commercial Street just west of the neighborhood is known for its local stores and boutiques.
Fast food options abound in Cooper Park along Glenstone Avenue.
RC Flea Market in Cooper Park has a variety of antiques and discounted items for sale.
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Bungalows and ranch-style homes
Cooper Park is made up of early 1900s bungalows and mid-1900s ranch-style houses that are usually close together. "They're usually a lower cost and more affordable than other neighborhoods," Roy says. Homes here often feature a mix of brick and vinyl siding. A common bungalow feature includes spacious front porches, while many ranch-styles come with built-in garages. Home sizes are anywhere from 600 square feet with one bedroom to 3,100 square feet with four bedrooms. The average move-in ready house sells for $100,000 to $180,000, though some of the larger properties reach up to $290,000. Fixer-uppers, on the other hand, sell for around $35,000 to $100,000, depending on the size and condition.
Homes throughout Cooper Park come in a variety of colors and finishes.
Ranch homes in Cooper Park range in price depending on size and condition.
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Free college tuition for tutoring young students
Weller Elementary School serves most of the neighborhood, earning a C-plus grade from Niche. Students go on to Pipkin Middle School, also graded a C-plus, and Central High School, graded an A-minus and ranked the best public high school in the Springfield area. The high school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, along with Missouri's A+ Scholarship Program, where qualified high schoolers can earn free college tuition by tutoring younger students. After high school, students can stay in the neighborhood by attending Evangel University, a private Christian university with more than 70 degree programs.
Weller Elementary prides itself on a variety of community partnerships developed over the years.
Students at Central High School have a range of academic and extra curricular opportuities.
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Close to downtown by car and bus
Major roads like Division Street and Chestnut Expressway run east to west through the neighborhood, so residents can easily make the 3-mile trip downtown. Glenstone Avenue gives locals a route north to south through Springfield. Schoolcraft Freeway is just east of the neighborhood and offers residents a roughly 2-mile drive north to Interstate 44. The orange bus route in the city serves the community, giving residents a public transit option for getting downtown and around northeastern Springfield.
Proximity to downtown is part of the appeal to living in Cooper Park.
Public transportation serves Cooper Park with multiple stops and lines.
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Crime and Safety
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Cooper Park
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Cooper Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cooper Park, Springfield sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Cooper Park, Springfield over the last 12 months is $138,000.
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