Terrace Gardens is a neighborhood on the west side of Midland, about two miles from the downtown area. This community is bounded by West Ohio Avenue on the north, West Illinois Avenue on the south, and North Powell Street on the west. On the east, the community extends roughly to Kessler Place but doesn’t include the single-family homes along the street’s west side. The zip code for this Midland County community is 79701.
This mostly residential Texas neighborhood is a mixture of apartment living and town home units. Nearby Andrews Highway and North Midkiff Road provide a variety of commercial and service offerings for neighborhood residents, including plenty of popular eateries and retailers.
Schools near Terrace Gardens include the Eagle Charter School on West Illinois Avenue and Lamar Elementary School on Kessler Place.
One of the most significant attractions near the Terrace Gardens community is the Midland Memorial Hospital, situated at the intersection of West Illinois Avenue and Andrews Highway. One of just a few medical facilities in the city, this hospital is a major area employer and constitutes a convenient health-care option for neighborhood residents.
Terrace Gardens is surrounded by opportunities for outdoor recreation, including several community parks and playgrounds. To the south are Dennis the Menace Park, Haley Park, Garrett Brown Park, and Ulmer Park. Collectively, these parks offer a variety of athletic fields, trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. At least nine baseball/softball fields can be found at Ulmer Park alone.
Additional attractions within five miles of Terrace Gardens include the Nueva Vista Golf Club, First American Bank Ballpark, Midland Airpark, and Midland Park Mall.