Dixon
Northwest of downtown — the Rec Center's neighborhood
← All Provo neighborhoodsDixon covers the blocks northwest of downtown, a straightforward, central neighborhood of older homes whose everyday advantage is location: the Provo Recreation Center, the library, downtown, and the river parkway are all within a short ride.
Where it is
Roughly 500 West out to the rail corridor, Center Street north toward 500 North where North Park picks up.
The housing
Early- and mid-20th-century single-family homes with scattered small apartment buildings; a balanced owner/renter mix.
Schools
Provo City School District serves the area from the surrounding central schools. Confirm any address with the district's boundary maps.
Getting around
Five minutes to I-15 via Center Street; an easy bike ride to almost everything central.
Parks & outdoors
- Exchange Park
- North Park and the Rec Center just north
- Provo River Parkway access to the west
Walk or bike to
- Provo Recreation Center
- downtown Center Street
- Pioneer Park farmers market
Buyers who want unpretentious central Provo at a workable price.
Related guides
- Provo Rec Center guide →
- Provo neighborhoods overview →
- Utilities in Provo →
- Browse homes & rentals on the Provo.com marketplace →
Neighborhood names and district groupings follow Provo City's official Neighborhood Program. School mentions are nearby schools, not boundary guarantees — attendance areas change, so confirm any address with Provo City School District before relying on it.