Lake Highlands and Lakewood make up the area of Northeast Dallas. Lake Highlands is known for family living with involvement in schools, churches, and community activities. The Lakewood area is noted for its easy access to White Rock Lake with its many recreational opportunities, beautiful trees, historical charm, and eclectic restaurants and shops.
Education
The Richardson ISD serves the Lake Highlands area. Families are attracted to this area because of the reputation of the Richardson school system as one of the best in the state. The district has been selected as one of “America’s 25 Best School Systems.” While academic subjects are emphasized, the district’s educational philosophy stresses a student-centered approach to learning through the use of widely diversified curriculum.
Area Colleges and Universities
Dallas Theological Seminar
Eastfield College
Richland College
Southern Methodist University
Shopping
Casa Linda
Lakewood
NorthPark Mall
Old Town Village
The Shops at Willow Bend
Grapevine Mills Mall
Recreation
Lake Highlands North Recreation Center
White Rock Lake and Bike Trails
Entertainment
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Deep Ellum
Pocket Theater
Shakespeare in the Park
American Airlines Center
Amon Carter Museum
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Palace of Wax, Grand Prairie
The Fort Worth Zoo
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Six Flags over Texas
The Kimbell Art Museum
Texas Motorplex, Ennis
Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Rangers Baseball Team
Dallas Cowboys
Bass Hall
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Zoo
Dallas World Aquarium
More Useful Links
Texas Online
Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association
Dallas County Appraisal District
Dallas County Clerk
Golf Courses
Public
Scotty’s Golf Park
Tennison Park
Private
Dallas Athletic Club
Lakewood Country Club
Royal Oaks Country Club
Parks
Fair Oaks Park, Tennis Center, Baseball, and Soccer Fields
Harry S. Moss Park, Nature Area, and Soccer Fields
Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center
Humana Hospital – Medical City Dallas
Presbyterian Hospital
Media
The Dallas Morning News
Advocate Magazine
Richardson Daily News
White Rocker
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Electric
TXU Electric: 800-242-9113
Gas
TXU Gas: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Water
City of Dallas: 214-651-1441
Post Office
Main Place Station
1201 Main St, Fl B1
214-752-5654
World Trade Center Finance Station
2050 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste 1
214-689-0354
Apparel Mart Station
2300 N Stemmons Fwy
214-689-0354
Station C
1100 Commerce St
214-752-5654
Driver’s License
City of Dallas Building
1500 Marilla 1B South
214-651-1859
* Call 214-651-1859 for nearest location