West Side Norman
Affordable areas in Norman, OK
Three popular neighborhoods in west side Norman are Springbrook, Prairie Creek, and Cascade. Each of these neighborhoods are really great and all include their own park! They are similar to one another in that they have easy access to I-35 which means that commuting to Oklahoma City is really easy. Although some of the homes can feel a little older, the mature trees and landscaping make it easy to go on a walk to enjoy the fresh air.
West Side Norman consists of many neighborhoods people enjoy living in. Depending on your preferences, you can choose a neighborhood with an HOA including a pool and recreation center, or you can opt to live in a neighborhood that does not have a Homeowners Association.
The schools in west side Norman neighborhoods are divided by elementary school, middle school, and high school. Most students in high school go to Norman North High School, the middle school most students attend is Whittier, and there are 4 options for elementary schools, including Adams, Roosevelt, Truman, and Cleveland. All elementary schools in Norman are named after past presidents save a couple. You can view the rating for each of the schools here, on Great Schools.
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Popular West Side Norman Neighborhoods
Springbrook, Prairie Creek & Cascade
Springbrook is an established west side Norman neighborhood that is close to I-35, but without much traffic noise. It’s really nice to have that convenience without the nusiance of the interstate sounds. Springbrook has a sweet little neighborhood park with slides, swings, walking trails, and large grassy areas for a picnic or family yard game. Most homes in Springbrook are available between $120,000 – $200,000. The boulevards with large trees and mature landscaping make it ideal for walks on nice days.
Prairie Creek, another west side Norman neighborhood that’s conveniently located near I-35 is on the east side of 36th. Like Springbrook, Prairie Creek’s mailboxes are located on the corners of the block, rather than individual boxes at each home. Again, you can’t beat the beautiful scenery the mature trees provide along the streets and in the park – this one includes a few additional features like drinking fountains, more playground equipment and picnic tables. The size of homes for Prairie Creek varies from 1,400 square feet to 2,400 square feet.
In Cascade, the newest of these three west side Norman neighborhoods, includes the HOA (homeowners association) for the pool they have available to the residents! Depending on the specific home and its size, you can find some that are under $200,000, but there are also some that reach up to $400,000.
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West Side Norman, OK, Amenities
Food, Fitness & Fun!
There are so many options for recreation on the West Side of Norman, including Solid Rock Training, Space Yoga, The Health Club, and Norman Strength and Conditioning. All of these neighborhoods are near the Walmart Neighborhood Market, so if you need to get groceries on your way home, or gas up before going to the city, it’s really quick and convenient! And although we’re focusing on west side Norman, just across I-35, you’ll find many more shopping and dining experiences without having to travel very far.
Almost every neighborhood also has it’s own park! And Ruby Grant Park also features disc golf and a beautiful playground. There’s also a walking/running trail at Ruby Grant. And once you’ve got your appetite worked up, there’s any number of restaurants & cafes to grab some grub or quench your thirst west side Norman!
West Side Norman is home to some amazing restaurants and cafes! Restaurants include Louie’s, Pub W, and Mazzio’s along with many others. As far as cafes you’ll find a Starbucks of course and also All About Cha, one of our favorite Korean tea spots – we recommend the sweet potato drink; it’s amazing!!
