City View Heights Homes for Rent

City View Heights in Wichita Falls is a neighborhood known for its independent school district, City View ISD, which is highly rated and smaller than the Wichita Independent School District, offering a favorable teacher-to-student ratio. The neighborhood features mostly '50s to '70s-era ranch-style homes, with some newer constructions from the '80s to early 2000s. City View Heights is conveniently located near Highway 287, providing easy access to Sheppard Air Force Base, just 4 miles away, and downtown Wichita Falls, about 5 miles south. The area is served by public bus routes, including one that travels to Lucy Park and Kay Yeager Coliseum. Local amenities include United Supermarkets for groceries and a variety of retail options along Kell West and Kemp Boulevards. Dining options feature local favorites like Casa Mañana and Luigi's Pizza. City View Park and Sunset Terrace Park offer playgrounds within the neighborhood, while Lucy Park, around 6 miles south, provides extensive recreational facilities including a disc golf course, nature trails, and a man-made waterfall. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and while it experiences periodic storms and droughts, cyclone activity has been minimal in recent years. The Wichita Falls Fire Department has seen an increase in fire-related calls. Community events include the Guardians of Freedom Air Show and the Hotter'N Hell Hundred bike event. Nearby educational institutions include Midwestern State University, about 8 miles south.