The Phifer neighborhood is located in historic Concord, North Carolina, which is a 2004 winner of the All-American City Award. Situated off Roberta Road, Pinecrest Drive and Oakdale Street, the neighborhood boasts mature trees and landscaping. It is a friendly, well-maintained neighborhood. Residents enjoy easy access to other parts of the Carolinas from highways 29, 601 and 49 Interstate 85 directly connects the area with Charlotte, Spartanburg, Atlanta and more.
Area landmarks include the Union Grove Cemetery and the Carolinas Medical Center. The area also has easy access to Concord Regional Airport and Cabarrus Memorial Hospital. Residents enjoy shopping at nearby Concord Plaza Shopping Center and Concord Mills is a short drive on I-85.
Neighborhood schools include Concord High School, which offers Advanced Placement Courses and has an International Baccalaureate Program. Concord High School enjoys a Community Rating of 5 of 5 and a Great Schools Rating of 7. Covenant Classical School is a private K-12 school located on Patrick Henry Drive. Parent reviews give the school 4 ½ stars. Other neighborhood schools are Beverly Hills Elementary and Harris Road Middle School.
Jackson Training School is also in the area. The historic school is located on a 60 acre complex and works to retrain juvenile offenders. The school is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Recreational opportunities in the area include Frank Liske Park. Located on 200 acres, the park used to be a farm. The park features a refurbished dairy barn and silo which can be used for private and community events. Frank Liske Park boasts a 9-acre lake with paddle boats. It also features tennis courts, a miniature golf course, picnic shelters and hiking on the picturesque nature trails.
Caldwell Park on Georgia Avenue is situated on 24 acres and features basketball and tennis courts, a skating circle, a 1.4 mile walking trail, youth baseball fields, an amphitheater and more. Nearby Cabarrus Country Club offers a golf course, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and six tennis courts. It is a popular neighborhood club as it hosts various teams and clinics. Phifer provides plenty of recreation and great education for families.