Joplin

Westberry Square, Joplin Neighborhood

Joplin offers a tranquil setting with peaceful streets that create a serene atmosphere for residents. The area provides easy access to a variety of educational options including public and private institutions at both elementary and secondary levels. Grocery shopping is convenient with around 20 stores available, alongside several restaurants and cafes nearby for dining choices. Housing options are diverse, with many single detached homes and duplexes, along with a mix of architectural styles from different decades. This city features varied home sizes, from cozy lofts to spacious residences with four or more bedrooms, accommodating a wide range of preferences.

Joplin offers a calm ambience. Joplin is excellent for those who need quiet surroundings, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Highlights of Westberry Square

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

🏡 Westberry Square Gated Entrance

The distinctive gated entrance off 32nd Street marks Westberry Square’s sense of privacy and prestige, serving as a defining landmark that immediately sets the tone for the neighborhood’s upscale character and exclusivity.

🌳 Private Acreage Lots

Homes in Westberry Square feature generous, often multi‑acre lots (commonly between 1 and 3 acres), giving residents spacious, wooded settings with plenty of privacy rarely found in other Joplin subdivisions.

🏊 Luxury Saltwater Pool Estates

Several homes in the neighborhood—including the estate at 3303 Westberry Square—boast resort‑style amenities such as private gated driveways and expansive saltwater swimming pools, highlighting the area’s high‑end residential appeal.

🏫 Proximity to Joplin Schools

Westberry Square residents benefit from convenient access to well‑regarded schools such as Cecil Floyd Elementary, North Middle School, and Joplin High School, all within a few miles of the neighborhood.

🚶 Quiet, Scenic Streetscape

The neighborhood’s quiet, tree‑lined streets like Westberry Square Boulevard offer scenic, low‑traffic walking environments, combining tranquility with proximity to nearby shopping, medical centers, and major routes in southwest Joplin.

A Joplin Neighborhood

This July in Westberry Square

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

July 4, 2026

Joplin Independence Day Celebration

Fred G. Hughes Stadium, Missouri Southern State University • 5:30 PM (live music ~7 PM; fireworks ~9:45 PM)

A festive, free community celebration featuring live music, food trucks, bounce houses, and one of the area’s best fireworks shows—perfect for Westberry Square families seeking a fun, patriotic outing.

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July 16, 2026

Third Thursday – Downtown Waterfest

Main Street, Downtown Joplin (Brick District) • 5:30 PM–8:30 PM

Monthly cultural event with local artisans, music, entertainment, food trucks, and a water-themed twist in July. Great walkable outing for residents looking to explore Joplin’s downtown community.

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July 2026 (Wednesdays & Saturdays)

Joplin Farmers' Market

212 West 8th Street, Joplin • Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

A regular farmers market offering fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and more—ideal for Westberry Square residents looking to shop local and support regional vendors.

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July 14–17, 2026 (selected dates)

Summer Reading & Kids’ Programs at Joplin Public Library

Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th Street • Various—e.g. preschool storytime ~9:30–10 AM; Tween Volcano experiment ~2–3:30 PM; Book Swap & Summer Reading Ending Celebration July 18 11 AM–1 PM

Library offers storytimes, STEM activities, summer meals for youth, and family‐friendly crafts—convenient educational and fun options for families near Westberry Square.

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July 21–25, 2026 (select game days)

Joplin Jailbirds Baseball Games

Joe Becker Stadium, 1301 E 3rd Street • e.g., July 21 & 23: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM; July 24–25: 7:00 PM+

Local summer baseball games offer affordable, family-friendly entertainment just a short drive from Westberry Square—a classic way to enjoy summer evenings.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Westberry Square

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Westberry Square

Neighborhood Characteristics

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