The community of North Hills West is bordered by the Franklin Mountains State Park to the west, Farm-To-Market Road 3255 to the east, E.P.N.G. Pipeline Road to the north, and Castner Range–Fort Bliss Military Reservation to the south. Downtown El Pasois only a 10-minute car ride away.
For residents who don’t want to make the short drive to Franklin Mountains State Park, Chuck Henrick Park is within the borders of the community. Residents can bike or walk to enjoy the park picnic area, playground, and other outdoor recreational facilities.
Those living in the North Hills West community have access to any number of attractions in and around the city of El Paso. The city’s public bus system provides service to most attractions from the North Hills West area. Community residents can visit the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, Wet-N-Wild Waterworld, El Paso Zoo, and Wyler Aerial Tramway, as well as numerous museums and seasonal events. Veterans Park offers recreational facilities with an indoor pool for those who want to avoid the sun.
Professionals and college students can drive or take public or private buses to their downtown career destinations or to attend classes at the University of Texas at El Paso or El Paso Community College. Children living in North Hills West can attend Nixon Elementary School, Richardson Middle School, or Andress High School.
Sports enthusiasts can take in an El Paso Diablos professional baseball game or golf at the many golf courses located throughout the city. Facilities for hiking and jogging abound at the numerous parks in and around the city.
The secluded location of North Hills West, coupled with its close proximity to popular El Paso attractions and sporting events, have made this community a keenly sought-after spot for those looking for living spaces.