High Point

Hickswood, High Point Neighborhood

Hickswood Forest offers a calm and peaceful neighborhood characterized by a quiet atmosphere with minimal street noise. Housing options include a diverse selection of single detached homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings, providing various sizes from lofts to spacious properties with four or more bedrooms. The area features mainly modern constructions, reflecting a significant building boom after the year 2000, lending a relatively contemporary feel to the community. Convenience to essential services is supported by easy access to nearby pharmacies, with grocery stores reachable by car. Ample parking spaces and a car-friendly layout contribute to comfortable convenience for daily activities.

Hickswood Forest offers a relaxed ambience. Hickswood Forest is especially quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Highlights of Hickswood

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

🌲 Piedmont Environmental Center & Bill Faver Lakeshore Trail

Located just east of Hickswood, this environmental education hub gives residents access to scenic trails like the Bill Faver Lakeshore Trail and Bicentennial Greenway, offering wooded walking routes, wildlife programming, and a tranquil nature escape right at the neighborhood edge.

🏫 T.W. Andrews High School (Aviation Magnet)

Serving Hickswood students through Guilford County Schools, T.W. Andrews High offers a specialized aviation magnet program that sets it apart and provides unique educational opportunities right in the local school district.

⛳ Jamestown Park Golf Course

Just a short drive from Hickswood, this city-run 18‑hole golf course features tree‑lined fairways, a driving range, putting greens, and a clubhouse—making it a favorite nearby green space for residents to golf and socialize.

🛍️ Palladium Shopping Center

Approximately three miles north of Hickswood, this retail hub on Eastchester Drive houses big-box grocers like Harris Teeter and Belk, plus a Regal cinema, offering convenient shopping and entertainment options for the neighborhood.

🎠 High Point City Lake Park (via pedestrian bridge)

Accessible via a newly developed pedestrian bridge from Hickswood, this lakeside park includes a swimming pool with waterslide, mini‑golf, carousel, and boat rentals at High Point City Lake—ideal for family outings just beyond the neighborhood.

Hickswood

This August in Hickswood

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

August 8, 2026

Resonate at Stock and Grain Food Hall

Stock and Grain Food Hall, High Point, NC • Doors: 3 PM; Show: 8 PM

A free live music evening in downtown High Point—perfect for locals to enjoy a casual night out without leaving the city.

August 15, 2026

Basement Legends at Stock and Grain Food Hall

Stock and Grain Food Hall, High Point, NC • Doors: 3 PM; Show: 8 PM

Another free concert night in High Point, offering local residents easy access to live entertainment in their neighborhood.

August 22, 2026

Chris Myers Trio at Stock and Grain Food Hall

Stock and Grain Food Hall, High Point, NC • Doors: 3 PM; Show: 8 PM

An evening of free music from a local trio, ideal for families or friends looking for an affordable cultural outing close to home.

August 1, 2026

Farmers Market & Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest

High Point Public Library – Library Plaza, High Point, NC • 8:30 AM–1:00 PM (market); 10:00 AM–11:00 AM (contest)

Shop fresh local produce at the library’s weekly market and join in the playful watermelon seed spitting contest—great for families and neighbors.

August 22, 2026

Family Fun Day in the Historical Park

Historical Park – High Point Museum • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

A hands-on summer send‑off with historic games, chalk, toys, and cool treats—perfect for residents with kids wanting free, local summer fun.

August 29, 2026

Savor High Point – International Food Festival

High Point, NC (downtown food truck event)

A vibrant food‑truck festival offering global flavors in downtown High Point—excellent for residents eager to sample diverse cuisines in a fun setting.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Hickswood

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Local characteristics and demographics for Hickswood

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