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Plum Creek, Amarillo Neighborhood

Quail Creek offers a peaceful and relaxed neighborhood atmosphere, featuring mainly single detached homes and townhouses built primarily between 1980 and 1990. Many residences include three bedrooms, providing comfortable living spaces. The neighborhood provides convenient parking options with mostly car-oriented infrastructure that makes driving straightforward. Several bus lines connect the area, with nearby stops accessible from most residences, facilitating public transit access. Local amenities include a selection of restaurants and grocery stores within reasonable distance, supporting everyday needs. Quail Creek’s calm streets contribute to a quiet environment, making it a desirable area for residents seeking tranquility combined with essential conveniences.

Quail Creek is a neighborhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a chill environment. Quail Creek is relatively calm, as there are very few pedestrians.

Highlights of Plum Creek

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

🏞️ Medical Center Park (“Medi‑Park”)

This expansive green space just a few blocks east of Plum Creek includes the Amarillo Botanical Gardens, Don Harrington Discovery Center, and nearly a mile of walking trails featuring a monthly rotating “Story Walk” for kids along the path.

🏫 Woodlands Elementary, De Zavala Middle & Tascosa High

Plum Creek is served by top‑rated AISD schools—Woodlands Elementary, De Zavala Middle, and Tascosa High—earning high marks on niche.com and known for strong academic programs and the AP Capstone Diploma at the high school.

🛍️ Route 66 Shopping & Dining Corridor

Historic Route 66 runs directly through Plum Creek, lined with convenient shopping like United Supermarket and Walmart, plus local eateries such as Taqueria El Tapatio and Feng Cha Amarillo for bubble tea lovers.

⛲ Plum Creek Place Assisted‑Living

Located on Plum Creek Drive, this well‑appointed senior living community offers amenities like walking paths, wellness programs, communal dining, and regular outings, creating a vibrant hub for older residents in the neighborhood.

🚍 Amarillo City Transit Access

Plum Creek is directly served by Amarillo City Transit Route 12 looping the neighborhood, with nearby access to Route 13 via the medical district, offering public transit links for commuters and students.

Plum Creek

This November in Plum Creek

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

November 1, 2026

Day of the Dead Movie Screening: Coco

Don Harrington Discovery Center • 1:00 PM–5:45 PM

This affordable, family-friendly screening gives Plum Creek residents an easy Sunday outing in Amarillo. Families can choose Spanish or English showings of Coco, enjoy popcorn, and celebrate music, family, and cultural traditions together at the Discovery Center’s Space Theater.

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November 6–8, 2026

Christmas Roundup: A Holiday Market

Amarillo Civic Center

Residents near Plum Creek can start holiday shopping locally at this large Amarillo market, featuring more than 135 merchants in over 200 booths. The weekend also includes entertainment, cocktails, door prizes, and a silent auction, making it suitable for couples, families, and visiting relatives.

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November 12–15, 2026

WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo

Amarillo Civic Center Complex • Performances at 7:00 PM Thursday–Saturday; 2:00 PM Sunday

This signature Amarillo event offers Plum Creek residents an authentic West Texas experience close to home. Watch working ranch teams compete in demanding events, browse trade and equipment shows, attend the youth championship, and enjoy live music and the Saturday after-party.

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November 14, 2026

Memory Café

Downtown Amarillo Public Library • 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

This free, welcoming library program is designed for people experiencing memory issues and their care partners. Plum Creek residents can enjoy music, games, puzzles, enrichment activities, and friendly social interaction in a supportive downtown setting without needing to travel outside Amarillo.

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November 20–21, 2026

Pomp and Circumstance

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts • 7:30 PM–9:30 PM

For a polished night out, Plum Creek residents can attend this Amarillo Symphony concert featuring Elgar, a horn concerto, the Amarillo Master Chorale, and the Youth Symphony. The Friday and Saturday performances make it convenient to pair an evening of orchestral music with dinner downtown.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Plum Creek

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Plum Creek

Neighborhood Characteristics

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