Ratcliff Acres is a family-oriented neighborhood in Midland. It is convenient to shopping, dining, parks, churches, and schools. Within walking distance is Kiwanis Park, where kids have access to the park’s playground and its swings, jungle gym, and slide. The park also has a covered picnic area, perfect for a full day out with the family.
Midland Park Mall is located less than one half mile from the neighborhood. There, shopping awaits at over ninety specialty shops including Hibbett’s Sporting Goods, Coach, and Old Navy. Department stores in the mall include Sears, Dillard’s, and JC Penney’s. Dining options at the mall include Chick-fil-A, Luca’s Pizza, Great American Cookie, and Dippin’ Dots.
Within walking distance of Ratcliff Acres is the Jumburrito Mexican Food Restaurant. Other dining locations within a mile of the neighborhood include Subway, Olive Garden, McDonald’s, and Burger King.
Entertainment options are plentiful in the area. The North Park Cinema 1-2-3-4 is located less than a mile from Ratcliff Acres. Additionally, the Midland Community Theatre has musicals, comedies, and drama performances. It is just over a mile from the neighborhood.
Emerson Elementary School is a few blocks from Ratcliff Acres, making it convenient for parents commuting to work to drop their kids off at school. Other schools are located in the area, as well. Midland College is less than one mile from the neighborhood, and the proximity is appreciated by students living off campus in Ratcliff Acres.
Public transportation is available. The Midland-Odessa Urban Transit EZ-Rider buses run daily Monday through Saturday. They operate on six bus routes that run throughout the Midland area.