About the neighborhood

Amazon offers a tranquil living environment with well-spread green spaces like Amazon Park enhancing the peaceful atmosphere. The neighborhood features a good mix of single detached homes and townhouses, many built before 1960, reflecting its rich history. Convenient cycling infrastructure supports easy access throughout the area. Daily necessities, including supermarkets and restaurants, are located close by, making errands simple. Several educational options are available nearby, with both public and private schools at various levels. Parking availability is ample, and multiple bus lines provide transit access within the neighborhood. Overall, Amazon combines calm surroundings with useful amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the city will attract home buyers who appreciate living in a compact community as it is rather suitable for pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without a car, and numerous businesses are close by. Countless residents in the area use their bicycle as the cycling network is fairly good. Driving is a reasonably good medium of transportation in Amazon. It is easy to park. In contrast, the transit in this neighborhood is rather limited. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are very easy to access without a car from any location in Amazon. Residents can choose between public and private elementary schools. Regarding food, it is straightforward to get to the closest supermarket as a pedestrian from any home in Amazon. In addition, those who enjoy eating in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of opportunities in this area.

Character

Amazon is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighborhood. Although this area is not known for its lively ambience, finding one of the a few bars is easy as they are generally located a short distance away. Amazon is very quiet overall, as the streets are very peaceful. There are around 20 parks close by for residents to enjoy, such as Amazon Ball Fields, and they are very well-distributed, which makes it very easy to get to them.

Car friendly6.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly8.8

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk