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Green Acres, Visalia, California facts for kids

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Green Acres is a friendly neighborhood located in the northwest part of Visalia. It's a special place known for its many beautiful Valley Oak trees. These trees grow along the banks of Mill Creek, making the area feel very green and natural.

Green Acres is bordered by Downtown Visalia to the east and the Sequoia Freeway to the south. To the west, you'll find Demaree, and to the north is Goshen Avenue. Main Street runs right through the middle, dividing the neighborhood into northern and southern parts. The Visalia Country Club is also a well-known spot in Green Acres.

Some parts of Green Acres, especially the eastern side near North Fairway Street, have older homes. These homes were built a long time ago. As you move west towards North Ranch Street, you'll see newer houses from the middle of the last century.

Learning in Green Acres

This section will talk about the schools in and around the Green Acres neighborhood.

Schools for Young People

Kids living in Green Acres usually attend schools within the Visalia Unified School District. This means they are assigned to specific public schools based on where they live.

Public Schools in the Area

Students from Green Acres are typically assigned to these schools:

  • Royal Oaks Elementary School for younger students.
  • Green Acres Middle School for middle schoolers.
  • Redwood High School for high school students.

Colleges and Universities

For students who want to continue their education after high school, Green Acres is conveniently located.

Nearby Higher Education

The College of the Sequoias is just a few blocks north of the Green Acres neighborhood. This college offers many different programs for students.

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