Paying homage to professional baseball’s greatest players, the streets of Cooperstown in north El Paso are named after those individuals who were the most memorable. Living streets such as Roger Maris Drive and Yogi Berra Circle are one- and two-story houses with garages and brick exteriors. Sidewalks line the streets, and yards are neatly landscaped and maintained.
Located in the 79935 zip code, Cooperstown is tucked into a triangular section of land bordered by the Patriot Freeway, McCombs Street, and Sean Haggerty Drive. The freeway provides direct access to downtown El Paso, which is 25 minutes south, and to Juarez, Mexico, an extension of El Paso’s metropolitan area south of the Rio Grande River.
The neighborhood is in the El Paso Independent School District. Located in the El Paso Independent School District, studentsĀ in Cooperstown attend Barron Elementary School, Nolan Richardson Middle School or Andress High School. Several private Christian schools also are nearby, including Northeast Christian Academy and Most Holy Trinity School, which is a K-8 parochial school accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference.
Fort Bliss, a military base and major El Paso employer, is 20 minutes away. El Paso Community College’s Transmountain Campus is also nearby. The college serves about 4,000 students each semester and is home to a popular performing arts center. Nearby Cohen Stadium is home to the El Paso Diablos, a team affiliated with the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby Franklin Mountains State Park, the nation’s largest urban park. The park is open year-round, and residents can enjoy the beautiful scenery and sunsets whether they are hiking, biking, or picnicking.