The Berkshire neighborhood in northwest Midland, Texas, is located approximately three miles from the center of the city, between the Wingate, Cameron, and Warwick communities. It is bounded by Neely Avenue on the north, West Golf Course Road on the south, and North Garfield Street on the west. Its eastern boundary extends past North N Street. Falling within Midland County, this community is part of the 79705 zip code area.
Berkshire is almost entirely residential, made up of rows of single-family homes on partially shaded lots. The homes here are well-kept, and many of the lots offer their own swimming pools. In total, more than 130 homes can be found here.
Residents of Berkshire enjoy close proximity to a variety of area parks and playgrounds. Just outside of neighborhood bounds to the west is Fasken Park, a small community park that offers a basketball court, playground, and walking trail, as well as a good amount of open space for sports and picnics.
For local shopping, residents of Berkshire head north to the Midland Park Mall, located roughly two miles away along Highway 250. This indoor shopping complex is one of the largest in the city, offering five major department stores and more than 90 specialty shops. Highway 250 also offers its fair share of big-name stores and popular restaurants, all within minutes of Berkshire.
Residents of Berkshire are also located roughly one mile from two of the city’s most prominent health care options. To the south is the Midland Memorial Hospital, and to the west is the hospital’s western branch. Both are situated along Andrews Highway.
Schools near Berkshire include the San Jacinto Junior High School, located along North N Street.