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Lake
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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. |
Population:
78,000 (Richardson)
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. Recently, the district was selected
as one of "America's 25 Best School Systems." The district
provides 35  elementary
schools, 10 junior highs, and 4 high schools. An individualized
education program is maintained in all grades. While academic subjects
are emphasized, the district's educational philosophy stresses a
student-centered approach to learning through the use of widely
diversified curriculum.
There
are 9 private and parochial schools in the area.
Dallas
Theological Seminar, Eastfield College, Richland College, and Southern
Methodist University are available to the residents of the Northeast
Dallas area.
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Shopping
Casa
Linda
Lochwood
NorthPark Mall
Old Town Village
Grapevine Mills Mall
The Shops at Willow Bend
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Recreation
Lake
Highlands North Recreation Center
White Rock Bike Trail
White Rock Lake
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Entertainment
Dallas
Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Dancer's Unlimited
Deep Ellum
Pocket Theater
Shakespeare in the Park
Swiss Avenue Historic District
American Airlines Center
Amon Carter Museum
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Palace of Wax, Grand Prairie
The Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth
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
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Golf
Courses
Public
Scotty's Golf Park
Tennison Park
Private
Dallas Athletic Club
Lakewood Country Club
Royal Oaks Country Club
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Parks
Fair
Oaks Park, Tennis Center, Baseball, and Soccer Fields
Harry S. Moss Park, Nature Area, and Soccer Fields
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Medical
Care
Baylor
Medical Center
Doctor's Hospital
Humana Hospital - Medical City Dallas
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
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Media
Dallas
Morning News
Lake Highlands Advocate
Lakewood Advocate
Richardson Daily News
White Rocker
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Utilities
Cable
TCI Cable: 214-328-5000
Electric
TXU: 214-791-2888
Gas
Lone Star Gas: 214-741-3001
Telephone
G.T.E.: 214-867-6028
Southwestern Bell: 214-948-4811
Water
City of Dallas: 214-651-1441
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Post
Offices
Driver's
License
Call 214-651-1859
for nearest location
Chamber
Of Commerce
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