Park Cities
This term refers to two stand-alone towns within Dallas city limits — The Town of Highland Park and The City of University Park — and the historic West Highland Park. These affluent, neighboring areas contain some of the highest per-capita incomes in the state and are known for their small-town feels, low crime rates and luxe shopping, entertainment and business centers. Here you’ll find historical and new construction homes, all above $1 million, nestled in-between parks, creeks, and green spaces.
Highland Park
At A Glance
At a Glance: Known for its small-town within a city feel, this affluent neighborhood boasts historical and contemporary homes north of $1M. Dotted with parks, creeks and green spaces, and home to some of the best shopping in the metroplex, the lush, vibrant town was initially planned by renowned landscape architect Wilbur David Cook, who also designed Beverly Hills. With some of the most desirable addresses in the county, Highland Park also has exceptional public schools, public pools, libraries and an exceptionally low crime rate. Highly involved families give the area a community feel that is a beautiful thing to be a part of.
Neighbors
Affluent professionals, families and many life-long residents
Lifestyle
Small-town with a high-society feel
Schools
Bradfield Elementary, Armstrong Elementary, Highland Park Middle School, Highland Park High School
Our Personal Favorites
Nonna, Honor Bar, Monkey Bar, Highland Park Pool, Prather Park, Highland Park Village, Lakeside Park
University Park
At A Glance
Just north of Highland Park, University Park is the other city-within-a-city that makes up Dallas’ esteemed Park Cities. Like its neighbor, University Park boasts excellent public schools, convenient shopping, public tennis courts and swimming and beautiful parks. It also shares a love of the community — numerous families grow up in U.P., and choose to raise their family within blocks of their family home. Much of the web of the neighborhood spirit is woven through the schools of the Highland Park Independent School District, recognized as one of the best public school systems in the United States. More than 95 percent of the district’s students attend college after graduation. Southern Methodist University, located toward the neighborhood’s southeastern end, also dominates the landscape and the culture of the area.
Neighbors
Affluent professionals, families and many life-long residents
Lifestyle
Upscale Anytown, U.S.A., with a touch of Texas charm
Schools
University Park Elementary, Hyer Elementary, Highland Park Middle School, McCollach Intermediate School, Highland Park High School
Our Personal Favorites
SMU, Bicycles Plus, Bubba's, Burger House, Short Stop, R + D, Flying Fish, Holmes Aquatic Center, Drip Coffee, Culwell & Son, Coffee Park, Chips Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Osgood O’Neil, D.L. Macks
West Highland Park
At A Glance
When established in 1924, this slice of pre-war Dallas was located on the west side of the Cotton Belt Railroad, which you might know better as the Dallas North Tollway. With smaller homes built in the 1920s and ‘40s and larger new construction, it provides ample options to younger buyers looking to establish in this coveted area. While it’s located inside DISD, the area is serviced by Highland Park police and fire department services. It boasts easy access to great shopping and hip areas like Uptown and the Design District.
Neighbors
Lock-and-leavers and couples with young ones.
Lifestyle
A quiet haven in the center of everything
Schools
Maple Lawn Elementary, Rusk Middle School, North Dallas High School
Our Personal Favorites
Central Dog Park, Sabaidee