The community of West Arlington is located about 30 minutes west of Dallas, Texas.
This white-collar, family-friendly neighborhood has large homes on tree-lined streets. Home values here are above average for the area, at around $150K. Most homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s, with a few dating back to the early 1900s.
Some of the highest rated schools in the area, according to the Great Schools Rating include; Roberta Tipps Elementary School, Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School, Bailey Junior High School, Brooks Wester Middle School and James Martin High School. The University of Texas Arlington is located at West Park Row Drive and South Fielder Road. This University has over 33,000 students and offers nearly 190 bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.
For the golf enthusiast, Shady Valley Country Club offers private golf, tennis, swimming and social activities, all within a tranquil and serene retreat. Meadowbrook Municipal Golf Course offers a public 18-hole course, considered to be one of the top 25 municipal courses in all of Texas. This course also has a clubhouse with a pro shop and Snack Shop.
On Sundays, if the team plays at home, the Cowboys Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys football team) is a happening place. It’s an exciting destination in the West Arlington area that the whole family will enjoy.
Another family-friendly entertainment venue in the area is Six Flags Over Texas. This 212-acre amusement park offers over 100 thrill rides and attractions including adrenaline-filled rollercoasters. There is plenty of food to fill your face, from fried Twinkies to fried pickles, to fresh baked cookies or elephant ears, eating is half the fun at Six Flags!