About the neighborhood

Friendly offers a tranquil community setting with a variety of nearby green spaces perfect for relaxation. The neighborhood features spacious single detached homes alongside townhouses, predominantly three and four-bedroom layouts built around 1979, providing comfortable living options. Accessibility by car is convenient with ample parking and close bus stops connecting residents to local amenities. The community benefits from proximity to grocery stores and restaurants, supporting everyday needs with ease. Education facilities, including primary and high schools, are situated within reasonable distance. Friendly combines peaceful surroundings with practical access to services, making it a welcoming place for many to consider.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a very good transportation option in Friendly. It is very easy to park. In contrast, traveling by transit can be difficult in Friendly as a result of the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the community, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. Friendly is not very convenient for those who travel as pedestrians as most daily needs are impractical to carry out without the use of a vehicle. This community is also not very bike-friendly because riding is rendered difficult by the typically hilly area, and the bicycling network is not very well-developed.

Services

Property owners in Friendly will welcome that a grocery store is always only a rather long distance away. There are also a few opportunities for those who care about close by restaurants. Concerning education, it is a reasonably short trip to get to both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in Friendly. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Friendly offers a broad selection of green spaces to enjoy. Parks, such as Harmony Hall and Tucker Road Athletic Complex, are very well-located and there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to discover, which makes them easy to access. Finally, this community remains relatively calm, since there are very few people out and about on the streets.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly3.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.6

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants3.4

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive