Name: Wawaset
Address: Wilmington

About the neighborhood

Wawaset offers a tranquil environment with abundant green spaces readily accessible from many points around the neighborhood. The area features a diverse mix of townhouses and single detached homes, with several residences offering four or more bedrooms. Excellent bicycle infrastructure makes moving throughout the neighborhood convenient and efficient. Dining options are plentiful, along with access to grocery stores within a short distance from most residences. Educational institutions, including primary and high schools, are conveniently nearby, adding to the neighborhood’s appeal. Public transportation is supported by several bus lines with nearby stops, while ample parking facilities and proximity to highways contribute to ease of travel by car.

Characteristics

Transportation

Wawaset is reasonably convenient for those who like to get around as pedestrians; running daily errands is convenient without needing a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. Bicycling is also easy in this part of the city. Wawaset is car friendly. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways are fairly easy to reach from any location in Wawaset. In contrast, this part of Wilmington is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by.

Services

Primary as well as high schools are easy to access without a car from any location in Wawaset. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. With respect to food, it is convenient to reach the closest supermarket without needing to get in a vehicle in Wawaset. In addition, with over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops, Wawaset is a fairly good area in which to go out to eat. It is also a rather short distance to a decent variety of clothing stores.

Character

Wawaset is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighborhood. Most areas in Wawaset are very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. On the other hand, green spaces, like Rockford Park, are especially well-distributed and there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to check out, making it very easy to reach them. Lastly, even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Wilmington with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly6.8

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.0

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries7.8

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