Welcome to the Neighborhood Families enjoy the close community feel while still delighting in the perks of city life in…
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Central Plano, East Plano, Wylie, Murphy
Welcome to the Neighborhood Plano frequently tops lists for best places to live in the country—and it’s easy to understand…
McKinney, Prosper, Celina
Welcome to the Neighborhood Once a tiny country town that seemed a world away from big-city life, McKinney is now…
Frisco, West Plano, Little Elm
Welcome to the Neighborhood Whether slurping a summer treat from Frisco’s famed Snow Cone Lady or tasting your way around…
Oak Cliff
Welcome to the Neighborhood Saddled for decades with a bad reputation, Oak Cliff is reasserting itself as the hip place…
Northwest Dallas
Welcome to the Neighborhood Comfortable neighborhoods and access to some of the area’s top private schools make this pocket of…
North Dallas, Park Cities
Welcome to the Neighborhood To many outsiders, this is Dallas: stately homes, high-end shopping, star high school athletes, celebrity neighbors…
Far North Dallas
Welcome to the Neighborhood Far North Dallas, which lies north of (you guessed it) North Dallas, is hemmed in by…
East Dallas, Lakewood, Northeast Dallas
Welcome to the Neighborhood While this section of Dallas is home to a diverse assortment of ethnic cultures, architectural styles…
North Carrollton, The Colony, Castle Hills
Welcome to the Neighborhood It seems like new businesses and restaurants are breaking ground every day in The Colony. Case…
Allen, Fairview, Lucas
Welcome to the Neighborhood The affluent Allen, Fairview and Lucas are a good 25–30 miles north of downtown Dallas (though…
Addison, Farmers Branch, South Carrollton
Welcome to the Neighborhood While all three of these towns have a long history, Carrollton and Farmers Branch feel more…
My Perfect Saturday
A kid-friendly itinerary in Richardson for less than $100
Evening Events in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
From drive-in movies to night hikes, there’s plenty of things to do with the kiddos after dark.
Orchards Park in Allen
Kids love the 10 slides of all shapes and heights at this bright new playground.
Richardson's Heights Park
A sand pit for all ages beckons nearby, as well as a tire swing, three regular swings and a swing with back support.
Murphy Central Park
In addition to two slides, the futuristic structure boasts a climbing wall, a half-circle climbing net and funky poles that spin.
Fort Worth's Patricia LeBlanc Park
Kids scramble (or roll) from climbing walls and tire swings to the interactive sensory stations that play water sounds and animal calls.
Garland's Coomer Park
Kids feel like they’re in the wild as they explore this jungle-themed playground.
McKinney's Al Ruschhaupt Park
The log cabin-themed play area is chock-full of slides, ladders and swings.