Greenland Hills – Dallas, Texas
Greenland Hills is a neighborhood in east Dallas, Texas, United States. It is bounded on the west by the North Central Expressway (US 75), on the south by Vanderbilt Avenue, on the east by Greenville Avenue, and on the north by McCommas Boulevard. The area is also known as the M Streets due to two major streets (McCommas and Monticello) and many of the minor streets starting with the letter M. The neighborhood also forms the M Streets Conservation District, per the M Streets Conservation District Ordinance.
Greenland Hills continues to be one of Dallas’ most popular older neighborhoods. “Pricey” for their modest size, these brick houses are still affordable by the professionals working Downtown. Undoubtedly, Greenland Hills represents Dallas’ most uncluttered district in terms of architectural continuity. Although the houses were not all built by the same builder, they all seem to be variations on a theme: Tudor-style versions of English cottages. In house after house are seen distinct high-gabled roofs, leaded-glass windows, intriguing stonework, large masonry chimneys, carved columns, and other scaled-down, castle-like features.
Greenland Hills is a neighborhood in Dallas, Texas with a population of 5,714. Greenland Hills is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Greenland Hills offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Greenland Hills, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Greenland Hills and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Greenland Hills are above average.
Parks and Recreation
- Glencoe Park – Established in 1944, is a 14.1-acre neighborhood park managed by the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. Features included: basketball, picnic tables, water fountain, playground portlets, rugby field, softball field, tennis court, and walking trails.
- Katy Trail
- Santa Fe Trail, beginning at White Rock Lake and winding through East Dallas neighborhoods, connects to historic Deep Elum and Fair Park by way of a 12-foot wide, 4.5-mile long paved path over the former Santa Fe Railroad line.
- White Rock Lake
The walkable neighborhood features centralized access to Lower Greenville, the Katy Trail, Knox-Henderson, and Glencoe Park — not to mention a wide selection of restaurants, bars, pubs, shops, coffee houses, specialty food stores, walking trails, parks, and vibrant nightlife.
With the Mockingbird Pedestrian Bridge now in place, residents of Greenland Hills have convenient access to hiking and bike trails traveling from Glencoe Park to White Rock Lake. And also hike and bike trail access via the Katy Trail to Downtown and beyond.