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With only 290 homes, it is a prestigious and exclusive community with some of Dallas' finest architecture and where many of the city's most prominent families have lived.

One of several beautiful greenbelts that grace the neighborhood

Greenway Parks also has a rich and prestigious history. In 1925, F.N. Drane acquired the land to establish Greenway Parks. David Williams, a highly regarded architect, was retained by the developers to lay out the plan based on the "English Commons" tradition of clustering houses around a series of open private parkways (greenbelts/greenways) and feature the first pedestrian-oriented community in Dallas. The first homes were built in 1925 and featured a wide variety of architectural styles including Colonial Revival, English Tudor, Mediterranean, Mission Revival and French Renaissance.

Exceptional 1920's Tudor on a gracious greenbelt

Many of Dallas' well-known families have resided in Greenway Parks. This neighborhood has been home to Ross Perot, Henry S. Miller, John Stemmons and Clint Murchison (former owner and founder of the Dallas Cowboy Football Team.) Many of Dallas' most well regarded architects have designed homes in Greenway Parks. O'Neil Ford, Howard Meyer, Bud Ogelsby, Charles Dilbeck, Hal Thompson, Foshee and Cheek, George Marble and John Aston Perkins among others have some of their finest work represented in this prestigious neighborhood.

Greenway Parks has received many accolades including D Magazine's"Best Neighborhoods" Award, the Texas Society of Architects "Best Residential District" Award and in 2003 Greenway Parks became a City of Dallas Conservation District.

Wonderful early diagram of the "Engish Commons" or greenbelt design.

Greenway very active Homeowners Association and where neighbors know each other well. The Neighbors Club coordinates the seven community activities each year. These functions are the New Neighbor Cocktail Party, the Spring Fling, 4^thof July Parade, Octoberfest, Movie in the Parkway, Winter Carnival and the Wine Tasting. The spacious parks and greenbelts are a vital part of our community and filled with neighbors enjoying their beauty each day.

I am a Greenway Parks resident and my husband and I are currently restoring the historic Henry S. Miller home. If you would like more information on Greenway Parks or are interested in purchasing a home here, call me. I know the neighborhood!   maribethpeters@aol.com

www.GreenwayParks.com

Incredible Foshee & Cheek designed Neoclassical on expansive lot

Some information and photos courtesy of Greenway Parks neighbors and HOA.

Some of the finest architecture and the grandest homes in Dallas have been built in Highland Park!

Many people do not know that Highland Park, Texas and Beverly Hills, California have many similarities... Highland Park is to Dallas what Beverly Hills is to Los Angeles, an exclusive town surrounded by a larger city. Wilbur David Cook, the planner who laid out Beverly Hills laid out the plans for development of Highland Park. Also, Beverly Drive is one of the most desirable Highland Park streets to reside on and the street runs through the heart of the community.

The exclusive Town of Highland Park is known for it's inviting parks, breathtaking architecture, exceptional public school system, high standard of living and  proximity to downtown as well as the best shopping and restaurants in the Dallas area. The well regarded Southern Methodist University and exceptionally stylish Highland Park Village shopping center are the city's crown jewels.

Highland Park Independent School District(HPISD) is a school district serving both Highland Park and University Park residents. The HPISD contains 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 intermediate school, and Highland Park High School. This award winning school district is consistently ranked among the best school district in Texas as well as the nation. Not only is Highland Park well regarded in academics, they also are consistently winning top placements in athletics. Recently Teachers are required to either have their master's degree or must attain a master's degree within five years after being hired. Over ninety-five percent of the students attend college after graduation.

A Brief History:

John S. Armstrong purchased the land in 1907 and in partnership with his two sons-in-law, Hugh E. Prather, Sr., and Edgar L. Flippen began development of a residential community. They called this new development Highland Park, named because of its higher elevation and because of a plan to reserve 20% of the developed land for parks. In an area bounded by Armstrong, Abbott and Gillon Avenues and Hackberry Creek, the first lots were sold in 1909.

Highland Park and it's sister city University Park are some of the best neighborhoods in Dallas. They offer a small town, friendly feel but with a luxurious big city twist!

http://www.hptx.org/

Looking for a home in Highland Park or University Park? Please contact me for additional information on the area or for available homes. maribethpeters@aol.com (214)520-4446