The beautiful tree-lined streets beckon walkers out for a stroll in Northview, a neighborhood located in Manhattan, Kansas. Strolling past the green, grassy lawns and well-manicured trees and bushes (and considering the low crime rate), it is easy to fall in love with Northview.
The community is a haven for families. The area schools are within walking or biking distance from most homes. Northwest Elementary School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School serve the younger students. Students attending these schools score higher on standardized tests than students in the rest of Kansas’ schools. Small stores throughout the area provide basics for residents. Regular mall shopping is only minutes away at the Manhattan TownCenter.
The neighborhood has its own park. Northview Park is a five-acre park with facilities for youth softball and baseball. Youngsters enjoy playing on the playground equipment. A small shelter is available for picnickers. It also provides swimming for area residents with its 2,700-square foot swimming pool, with practice in a separate training pool.
Members of the Manhattan Country Club will enjoy its proximity to the neighborhood. The club offers members the opportunity to golf, swim, play tennis, and dine.
Northview is a good location for college students. The University of Kansas – Manhattan is conveniently located across Tuttle Creek Boulevard. The neighborhood hosts a mix of home owners and renters. Houses, mobile homes, and row homes constitute dwelling options for the residents.
Those not attending classes will enjoy living near KSU, too. The Wildcats provide enjoyable sports programs, especially during football and basketball seasons. Those who are into the arts will enjoy the works at the Beach Museum of Art, as well as the performances of the music, theatre, and dance students.