Jackson

Woodland Hills, Jackson Neighborhood

Woodland Hills offers a relaxed and quiet neighborhood atmosphere with low levels of noise from nearby highways. This area features a wide variety of housing options, including spacious lofts and multi-bedroom apartments, built over several decades providing architectural diversity. Daily errands are convenient due to nearby businesses and a supermarket within easy reach. Primary and secondary schools are close by, facilitating easy access for residents. The neighborhood is especially well-suited for car travel, with short drives to highways and ample parking availability. Although biking opportunities are limited, Woodland Hills’s calm streets and proximity to essential services create a comfortable living environment.

One of the unique aspects of Woodland Hills is that it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Although this neighborhood is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this area is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor near I-55.

Highlights of Woodland Hills

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🏡 Fountainhead (Frank Lloyd Wright House)

A rare Frank Lloyd Wright–designed house at 306 Glenway Drive in the Woodland Hills subdivision, notable for its unique Y‑shaped design and integration into a wooded, sloping site with fountain and pond features that make it a local architectural treasure.

🛍️ Woodland Hills Shopping Center

Originally developed as “Morgan Center” along U.S. 51 (State Street) in the 1940s, this historic strip of storefronts marks Woodland Hills’ commercial heart and longstanding neighborhood gathering place.

🚶 Woodland Hills Common Grounds & Trails

Neighborhood common grounds include a playground, basketball court, tennis courts, and a neighborhood trail where residents often spot deer, blue herons, owls, and foxes, making it a unique green escape within the community.

⛪ Woodland Hills Baptist Church Community Hub

Woodland Hills Baptist Church, active in the neighborhood—including its Student Center—serves as a local spiritual and social gathering place, with ministries and weekly events that knit the community together.

📍 Neighborhood Boundaries on Ridge, Glenway & Old Canton Rd

The defined neighborhood edges—Ridge Drive to the north, Glenway Drive on the east and south, and Old Canton Road to the west—frame Woodland Hills’ residential cohesion and identity within Jackson’s Ward 7.

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This August in Woodland Hills

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

August 1–30, 2026 (Saturdays)

Mississippi Farmers Market

Mississippi Farmers Market, 929 High Street, Jackson • 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

A reliable weekly destination for fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal goods—perfect for Woodland Hills residents seeking farm-to-table items and local flavors during August when muscadines arrive.

August 13, 2026

Disaster Resilience Webinar: Protecting What You've Built

Online (hosted by Operation HOPE) • 11:30 AM–12:30 PM CT

A practical, free virtual workshop especially useful for families and homeowners in Woodland Hills aiming to safeguard assets and plan ahead against fraud and emergencies.

August 19, 2026

JMAA 2026 Aviation Industry Day

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, Jackson • 9:30 AM

An engaging free event at Jackson’s airport authority—ideal for local small business owners or aviation enthusiasts in Woodland Hills looking to connect with industry leaders and learn about regional opportunities.

August 22–23, 2026

Mississippi Card Show

Mississippi Trade Mart, Jackson Fairgrounds

A two-day sports and gaming collectibles expo featuring celebrity guests and vendors—a fun outing for collectors or families in Woodland Hills interested in pop‑culture, trading cards, and memorabilia.

August 29–30, 2026

Jackson Gun Show

Mississippi Trade Mart, Jackson Fairgrounds • Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

A weekend exhibition of firearms, accessories, and related goods—of interest to Woodland Hills residents involved in hobbies, sport shooting, or hunting looking for local vendors and community engagement.

August 22, 2026

JSO Outdoor Concert at Horace Blackman Park

Horace Blackman Park • 7:00 PM

An outdoor concert by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra—a lovely summer evening experience for Woodland Hills families to enjoy live music in a pleasant park setting.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Woodland Hills

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Local characteristics and demographics for Woodland Hills

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