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.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
This vibrant open-air market in Livingston Park offers local artisans, line dancing, food trucks, and family-friendly fun—perfect for Woodland Hills residents looking for a community outing near Jackson Zoo.
A beloved fall festival featuring live music across two stages, children’s activities, arts & crafts vendors, and food trucks—this free event supports a local nonprofit and is ideal for families in Woodland Hills.
Enjoy a free outdoor concert by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra with food trucks and family activities on the lawn of The Cedars—an elegant, local cultural experience for Woodland Hills residents.
A day tailored for seniors featuring zoo entry, live entertainment, habitat tours, and carousel rides—great for older residents of Woodland Hills interested in a social outing close to home.
A moving concert honoring 9/11 with performances by the Mississippi Chorus and high school/university choirs—meaningful cultural programming that residents of Woodland Hills may appreciate.
Stories, updates, and things to know in Woodland Hills
Local characteristics and demographics for Woodland Hills
