Southwest Fort Worth is defined by Camp Bowie Boulevard to the north, Hulen Street to the east, and the city limits to the south and west. This vibrant area offers a diverse mix of established neighborhoods and desirable communities. It’s home to some of the city’s most sought-after addresses, including Bellaire Park, Mira Vista, and Quail Ridge Estates—each known for upscale homes, modern amenities, and beautifully landscaped streets. Chisholm Trail Parkway connects residents to downtown and the Medical District in minutes, with easy access to Hulen Street and the Loop.
NEARBY:
Fort Worth is bordered by Arlington, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless, Saginaw, Haltom City, Watauga, Westlake, and Benbrook.
Southwest Fort Worth Fast Facts
POPULATION
149,062
2023 U.S. Census
REAL ESTATE
$305,000
Median listing price, realtor.com
Neighborhood Gems
Fit4Mom Fort Worth: Classes like Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre allow you to get a workout while keeping your little ones close and entertained in the stroller. If you’re expecting, the Fit4Baby program provides safe prenatal workouts and a built-in community of moms-to-be. And Body Ignite is a full-body strength class just for moms. fortworth.fit4mom.com
Fort Worth Mothers of Multiples: This nonprofit crew supports moms of twins, triplets and beyond with advice, friendship and sanity-saving resources like monthly meetings, playdates and a whole lot of been-there-done-that wisdom. fwmom.org
Moms Ministry: The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth offers a community for moms with young children through its vibrant FPC Moms ministry. Designed to nurture personal growth, spiritual development, and meaningful friendships, this group has regular gatherings featuring guest speakers, small group discussions, and childcare. fpcfw.org/moms
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Clearfork Farmers Market: Nestled in Clearfork on the riverfront of the Trinity Trails, this year-round Saturday morning market feature over 25 local vendors—from farmers to ranchers to artisans—offering fresh products in a fun location. // 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd.; clearfork1848.com
Cowtown Farmers Market: Open year-round on Saturdays from 8am to noon, this Fort Worth favorite is Tarrant County’s only producer-only farmers market. It’s also the oldest market in the area. Kids will love the seasonal festivals and holiday markets, where guest vendors and community partners bring extra fun and activities.
During the summer (mid-June to mid-August), they even add smaller Wednesday markets. // 8901 Clifford Street, White Settlement; cowtownmarket.com
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Fort Worth Zoo: With nearly 7,000 animals, this top-ranked zoo is a 64-acre animal wonderland. Little ones can cool off at Safari Splash, romp around the play barn, or get up close and personal with monkeys, birds, and endangered species. // 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth; fortworthzoo.org
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Amon Carter Museum of American Art: Here you can explore at your own pace and grab a kid-friendly Art Discovery Guide to help focus short attention spans. Whether your tiny crew wants to wander freely or needs a bit more direction, there loads of helpful resources. The museum itself has had a bit of a glow-up in the last few years with a fresh redesign, updated exhibits and a modern vibe. // 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth; cartermuseum.org
Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Home to thousands of plant species from around the world, the Garden provides an engaging experience with clearly labeled plants and beautifully maintained landscapes perfect for curious young minds. // 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., fwbg.org
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Fort Worth Museum of Science & History: This 166,000-square-foot facility includes interactive favorites like DinoLabs and DinoDig, the Children’s Museum, and Innovation Studios—spaces where little ones can learn through hands-on play.
Families can explore the wonders of space in the Noble Planetarium, enjoy rotating exhibits and watch films inside the renovated Omni Theater. // 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth; fwmuseum.org
Kimbell Art Museum: The Kimbell offers free admission to its permanent collection and a variety of kid-friendly resources. At the Kahn Building and Piano Pavilion, parents can pick up picture cards, stickers, and access a free family-friendly audio tour. Children 5 and under can explore Studio A, a sensory-friendly, drop-in play space designed for imaginative play and early engagement with art. // 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.; kimbellart.org
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: Through activities like free drawing sessions led by professional artists, children explore modern and contemporary art by observing and sketching artworks from the museum’s acclaimed collection. Kids can also pick up a free sketchbook at the front desk to capture their creative ideas. // 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth; themodern.org
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame: The only museum in the world that celebrates the fearless women of the West. With hands-on exhibits, kid-friendly galleries, two theaters. The museum is packed with more than 4,000 fascinating artifacts and stories of 750 amazing women. // 1720 Gendy Street, Fort Worth; cowgirl.net
Overton Park: Spanning approximately 49 scenic acres in Southwest Fort Worth, this park connects the nearby neighborhoods of Tanglewood and Overton Park to Foster Park, providing a safe environment for walking or biking. Families can enjoy a fun playground for little ones, paved trails for strollers and scooters, picnic tables for snack breaks, and sports facilities like tennis and basketball courts. // 3500 Overton Park Drive, Fort Worth; fortworthtexas.gov
Wedgwood Park: Covering 6.6 acres in a quiet neighborhood, the park has a fun playground, swings, picnic tables, and plenty of open green space for running around or kicking a soccer ball. Families can stroll or bike along the half-mile paved trail that links everything together—from the sports fields to the tennis and pickleball courts. // 5309 Winifred Drive, Fort Worth; fortworthtexas.gov
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Imagination Station FTW: Designed by child development pros, Imagination Station FTW is packed with activities that support early learning. Got a toddler? Don’t miss the speech and language class with Little Voices, where playtime meets brain-boosting language routines. Make sure to reserve your spot online before you visit. // 6108 Southwest Blvd., Benbrook; imaginationstationftw.com
Play Street Museum: Designed for kids up to 8, here your child can step into a mini town for pretend play, or interact with exhibits like a giant train table, rotating Discovery Rug activities and a Slime Lab. // 5925 Convair Drive, Ste. 533, Fort Worth; ftworth.playstreetmuseum.com
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Property Tax Rate
(per $100 accessed value)
Tarrant County / Fort Worth ISD: 1.92%
Property taxes may vary based on location and taxing entities.
Child Care Centers & Preschools in Southwest Fort Worth
Southwest Fort Worth Schools
Public School District
Fort Worth Independent School District
• 76,000+ students
• 88 elementary schools, 33 middle schools, 29 high schools
• TEA rating: D
Learn more about the Texas Education Agency’s accountability rating system at tea.texas.gov.
Mom-Approved Pediatricians in Southwest Fort Worth
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Top Family Neighborhoods
Amanda Ryan, a realtor and team owner of On The Move DFW, shares three of the best neighborhoods for families in Southwest Fort Worth.
Mira Vista
The prestigious gated golf course community Mira Vista offers luxury living, scenic views and a tight-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. It offers spacious custom homes with large yards and community events like holiday parades and kids’ activities. Learn more at realtor.com.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood is one of Fort Worth’s most iconic and desirable neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets and beautiful homes. It’s zoned to Tanglewood Elementary, which with an A rating from the TEA is one of the highest-rated schools in Fort Worth ISD, and offers access to the Trinity Trails and TCU area. Tanglewood is safe, walkable and full of long-standing community traditions. Learn more at realtor.com.
Bellaire Park North
Nestled along the Trinity Trails and just minutes from the Shops at Clearfork, Bellaire Park North is known for its peaceful environment and upscale family homes. With wide sidewalks and mature landscaping, easy access to parks, trails, and playgrounds, it’s also zoned to Ridglea Hills Elementary. The family-friendly layout of cul-de-sacs means minimal through traffic. Learn more at realtor.com.
Mom Life
Why Kara Keith Calls Southwest Fort Worth Home
Kara Keith, 45, is a mom of two little ones and interior designer who lives in Ryan Place, which she says is a great neighborhood for families.
“The architecture lends itself to large front porches, and as a result, families are always outside. You get to know and love your neighbors,” she says. To her, Fort Worth offers the best of both worlds. “It has everything you want in a city but still feels like a small town.”
Kara’s Favorite Places
Family Time
“During the summer we love the public pools that have recently been updated. The one close to us is the Forest Park Pool that feels like a neighborhood water park instead of the old pool, and it has something for all ages. We also love the Fort Worth Zoo, the train, the museums, the children’s library and Cheeky Monkey.”
Kid-Friendly Restaurants
“We love Zoli’s Pizza, it has a perfect sized playground where you can be at your table and still keep a good eye on your kiddos. Woodshed Smokethouse is also outdoors, and has live music, which the kids love.
An even more exciting family outing is Wild Acre Restaurant & Beer Garden, which has lawn games, a pedal cart track, an air-filled trampoline and a playground! It is next-level restaurant entertainment for the kiddos!”
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Family-Friendly Events In & Around Southwest Fort Worth
Swan Lake High Tea
The Crescent Hotel
Walt Disney Animation Studios: A Decade in Concert
Will Rogers Auditorium
Log Cabin Village’s 60th Birthday Party
Log Cabin Village
Victory Over Violence Walk/Run benefiting The Women’s Center
Trinity Park Duck Pond
Storybook: Sleeping Beauty
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU
Mommy + Me: Floral Workshop – Junior Edition
The Flower Market on 7th Street
Hometown Half Marathon & 5K/10K – Fort Worth
Trinity Park-Shelter 3
Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Made with LEGO Bricks
Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Homemade Ice Cream
Log Cabin Village
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio
Kimbell Art Museum
Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.