The Abilene Heights Area is located on the northeast side of Abilene, Texas, fewer than 10 minutes from the central downtown area. This rather large community is bounded by Interstate 20 on the north and east, and North 10th Street on the south. Its western boundary is less easy to define, extending roughly to the local railway and the boundaries of the North College neighborhood. The zip code is 79601, and this community falls within Taylor County.
The Abilene Heights Area is a potentially ideal neighborhood for college students and faculty, enveloping the entirety of the Abilene Christian University campus within its bounds. Hardin-Simmons University is also situated nearby, within walking distance to the west, and McMurry University is just a short drive from home. For younger students, Taylor Elementary School is also located within neighborhood bounds.
Woodrow Griffith Lake and Hair Park are also situated within this neighborhood, offering residents opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home. Hair Park is a popular city park that offers plenty of amenities, including multiple baseball fields, a disc golf course, tennis courts, playground area and picnic facilities. Several additional parks are also situated nearby, and the popular Abilene Zoo is located just a few miles to the south, adjacent to the Taylor County Expo Center and the regional airport.
Of course, much of the Abilene Heights Area is residential, devoted mostly to single-family homes of various sizes and styles. Plenty of commercial offerings also exist nearby, including shopping, dining and entertainment options. For major shopping excursions, residents may travel several miles southwest to the Mall of Abilene, the city’s primary shopping center. For local health care, the Hendrick Medical Center is located just minutes to the west.