Buck Creek Area is a neighborhood in Abilene, Texas in the 79601 zip code. The borders of the neighborhood are jagged, but the basic boundaries are I-20 on the south, Highway 83/84 to the west, and the city limits on the north and east. This neighborhood is a combination of commercial, light industrial and residential. The residential is primarily single-family detached homes on large sites. There is also a small mobile home park. Buck Creek Area is located northeast of downtown Abilene.
Graduates of the business school at Abilene Christian University have an exceptional post-graduate employment record. US News and World Report ranks them number one. Forbes gives this university a place in the top seven percent of colleges in the country. With a wide selection of undergraduate courses of study, Abilene Christian University offers its students a wealth of majors from which to choose. Courses are also available for graduate students and in pre-med and pre-veterinary studies.
Will Hair Park is home to a disc golf course as well as softball fields. There are lots of open spaces and picnic tables. The children’s playground is placed so that it takes advantage of some of the shade provided by a stand of trees.
There are a variety of stores just north of I-20, including a Wal-Mart and a Dollar General. There is also a selection of chain and local restaurants. Within five miles from the Buck Creek Area, there is a Sam’s Club, an HEB, and a Save-A-Lot.