Stockard Acres is a neighborhood in southwest Midland, slightly more than one mile from the central downtown area. This Texas community is just south of West Front Street, bounded by West Industrial Avenue, West Carter Avenue on the south, South L Street on the west, and South Johnston Street on the east. It is traversed by West Florida Avenue, West Dakota Avenue, South Goode Street, and South K Street. The zip code for Stockard Acres is 79701, and it is part of Midland County. Area communities include Midland Heights to the east, College Heights to the west, and Haley Heights to the southeast.
Southwest Midland is a prime location for outdoor recreation, with several neighborhood parks and playgrounds in the area. Among these are Dennis the Menace Park, Elkin Park, Taylor Park, and Ulmer Park. Combined, these parks offer a variety of amenities, including walking/jogging trails, playing fields, picnic areas, and open green space for games and other activities. Ulmer Park alone offers at least nine softball/baseball fields.
Another attraction near Stockard Acres is the Midland Memorial Hospital, located roughly a mile to the northwest, along Andrews Highway. One of only a few medical centers in the city, this hospital is a convenient health care option for residents of southwest Midland.
Within 10 minutes west of Stockard Acres is another prominent amenity, the Midland International Airport. Residents of this community enjoy easy access to this convenient travel hub via West Wall Street, which connects to West Front Street just west of the community.
Sports fans living in Stockard Acres enjoy proximity to the First American Bank Ballpark, situated a few miles west along Highway 158/250. Home of the city’s professional baseball team, the Midland Rockhounds, this stadium is a popular destination for families and fans of America’s favorite pastime.