https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:13:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dallasft-worth-texas-area#post-2927596 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:22:33 +0000 cake2017 2927596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Thank you! We are located in the DMV area(Maryland/Virginia). Would like to get more info on the neighborhoods and then look at schools. We are interested in non- denominational Christian Private Schools but would still like a location that has great public schools. </p> <p>We loved the Highland Park area, Irving area. </p> <p>I have not heard of Lakelands so will take a look. </p> <p>We aren’t looking to move this year but possibly early next just trying to gather as much as I can! </p> <p>Thanks again!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dallasft-worth-texas-area#post-2927592 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:43:00 +0000 Anagram 2927592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: I lived in DFW from age 18-age 32. But first I lived in Denton and then moved to Dallas proper at age 22 and stayed there for a decade. I lived in Lakewood, which is hands-down my favorite neighborhood in Dallas. But I have less experience with all the various suburbs. My best two girlfriends who still live there and have kids live in Lakewood still, and their kids both go to public elementaries there (one goes to a public Montessori in DISD and not her neighborhood school, but I think it's a lottery to get in there). Lakewood has a suburban feel, but it's close to downtown, has great public elementary schools, is close to White Rock Lake for outdoorsy activities, and is a neighborhood with a little topography and mature trees, which is rare for Dallas neighborhoods.</p> <p>I know popular suburbs tend to be Frisco, Plano, Coppell, Grapevine.</p> <p>Where are you moving from, do you care much about the political environment of the future neighborhood, and what is your ballpark house budget? How important are the public school options? I would start there. Some areas (like Lakewood) have gotten significantly more expensive in the last decade so there aren't many "deals" in that area. Similar trends in the popular suburbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dallasft-worth-texas-area#post-2927590 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:03:36 +0000 cake2017 2927590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi there! We really like this area but only visited one time. Would love to hear from anyone who lives/lived there and/or knows the area????</p> <p>If so, could you suggest the areas that may be best for families, great schools, things to do(family things)?</p> <p>Also, any areas to avoid (cities/towns)? </p> <p>We plan to visit some more and to gather more info regarding schools and planned communities as well! </p> <p>We like the Dallas area but would not want to live in the downtown area. We prefer suburbs, parks, body of water, walking trails, restaurants- single family homes etc.</p> <p>Any feedback on FT Worth area? never been but plan to visit too…. </p> <p>Any feedback would be helpful! TIA! </p>