Parkwood Home for Sale

Parkwood in Northeast Springfield is a business and industrial district with a few residential pockets and green spaces. The neighborhood is close to manufacturing plants, corporate offices and retailers, yet maintains a sense of tranquility on its residential streets. Residential areas are concentrated in the west end, featuring ranch-style homes from the 1940s to 1970s on quarter-acre lots. These homes typically offer 1,200 to 1,300 square feet of living space, with two to three bedrooms and attached two-car garages. Parkwood Park, with its playground and open grassy field, is easily accessible, while Valley Water Mill Park, located 4 miles north, offers a 13-acre lake and nature trail. Main roads like Kearney Street and Glenstone Avenue intersect here, lined with hotels, retailers and restaurants. Notable dining options include Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar, located in the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, and Echelon Coffee, known for its specialty lattes and pastries. Big box retailers, such as Walmart and Aldi, are in the area for essentials. Parkwood also has unique attractions, such as BigShots Golf, where visitors can enjoy food, drinks and a driving range. The neighborhood is home to the Bass Pro Shop Base Camp and several manufacturing plants, including those of Pepsi and French's, providing local employment opportunities. The neighborhood is about a 5-mile drive from Downtown Springfield, with public buses available from Kearney Street and Glenstone Avenue.