The Skyline Heights neighborhood is located in western Midland, about three miles from the downtown area. In the 79701 zip code area, this community is bounded by West Golf Course Road on the north, Andrews Highway/TX-158 BUS and Princeton Avenue on the south, North Midkiff Road on the west, and Culver Drive and Whitney Drive on the east. It is part of Midland County. Neighboring communities include Ma-Mar Heights, Sunset Acres, and Park Place.
Skyline Heights is largely residential and made up of mostly single-family homes. However, a few commercial offerings can also be found in and around this community, especially along Andrews Highway. This highway provides easy access to two of the city’s main medical centers. Less than a mile to the southeast is the Midland Memorial Hospital, and less than one mile west is the hospital’s western branch.
For outdoor recreation close to home, residents of Skyline Heights can choose between several area parks and playgrounds. These include Cowden Park, Grafa Park, and Fasken Park, among others. This community is also just three miles southwest of the city’s largest park, Hogan Park. Located along Highway 250 and North Fairgrounds Road, this city park features a 36-hole public golf course, multiple athletic fields, and one of the city’s only off-leash dog parks.
Semi-private and private golfing options within five miles of Skyline Heights include the Midland Country Club, Ranchland Hills Country Club, and Nueva Vista Golf Club.
Additional attractions within 10 minutes of this community include the Midland Airpark, Midland Park Mall, and First American Bank Ballpark. The last is the home of the city’s professional baseball team, the Midland Rockhounds.