Why Live in Downtown Yorktown
Downtown Yorktown features a small urban park, the Yorktown Civic Green, which includes a splash pad and hosts community events such as free exercise classes for residents over 55 and a summer concert series. Nearby, Morrow’s Meadow offers a scenic riverside trail, playground, picnic pavilion, and soccer fields, and hosts the Yorktown Farm and Artist Market every Friday evening during the summer. The Yorktown Sports Park is notable for its baseball, softball, and soccer facilities, as well as housing the Munciana volleyball team, known for producing high-level players. The neighborhood's homes are primarily bungalows, ranch-style, and traditional houses from the early to mid-20th century, with an average size of 1,500 square feet. Local dining options include Osborn’s Country Kitchen and El Rancho Poblano, with the latter benefiting from the area's designation as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, allowing patrons to enjoy drinks to-go. Other local businesses include Mulberry Street Uniques and Four Day Ray Brewing. While the neighborhood is walkable, residents often drive 6 miles to Muncie for errands, as there is no public transportation. The nearest medical center is 5 miles away in Muncie. Yorktown Community Schools are highly rated, with students attending Pleasant View Elementary, Yorktown Elementary, Yorktown Middle School, and Yorktown High School, the latter of which has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.
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