Things to Do

The Tenison Park Golf Club features two beautiful courses, located less than 3 miles from The Estates at Forest Hills. The club is open to the public with reasonable green fee rates seven days a week. To reserve your tee time, go to www.tenisonpark.com.

With nearly 10 miles of hike and bike trails, the 1,000-acre man-made lake in the heart of Dallas is the perfect spot for outdoor recreation. Rent a kayak for the day, fish from one of many piers, take your pooch to the dog park, or just relax and watch native bird life. For more, visit whiterocklake.org or the Dallas Parks website for the lake.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is is one of the city's most beautiful attractions, and it’s just a mile up the road from our neighborhood. Enjoy seasonal outdoor festivals, concerts and art shows with White Rock Lake as your backdrop. For more information, please visit www.dallasarboretum.org.

One of Dallas' finest shopping centers, Northpark Center features more than 235 stores, anchored by four major retailers (Nordstrom, Dillard's, Macy's and Neiman Marcus). Enjoy dinner at places such as Eataly, Kona Grill, P.F. Chang's or Maggiano's before taking in a movie at the AMC 15 Theater. Take a tour at www.northparkcenter.com.

Located in the heart of Old East Dallas and home of the historic Lakewood Theater, the Lakewood Shopping Center features a host of eclectic shops, dining and retail. Listen to some jazz at the Balcony Club, go bowling at Bowlski’s or hang out at the local favorite, Cock and Bull Neighborhood Pub. 

Held every Saturday between early March and mid-December at White Rock United Methodist Church, this local farmers market features a variety of vendors with locally grown produce, artisan meats, cheese and bread, hand-made art, jewelry, furniture, toys and more. For more information, visit  www.goodlocalmarkets.org.

The City of Dallas-owned center features a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a pro shop, driving range, soccer fields, an amphitheater, playgrounds and garden areas. Cool off at its water park, The Cove, featuring several slides and pools, a lazy river and climbing wall. For more information, please visit www.dallasparks.org.

Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Bath House Cultural Center celebrates multicultural arts, from live performances to gallery showings and special events. They also host a library reading series and an after-school art program. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 - 6 p.m. For more information, please visit bathhouse.dallasculture.org

Just a few miles away is one of the world's largest collections of art deco architecture. Spanning 277 acres, Fair Park is home to Cotton Bowl Stadium, the Children's Aquarium, African-American Museum and Texas Discovery Gardens. See live performances at The Music Hall, including Broadway productions from Broadway Dallas. The Dos Equis Pavilion outdoor venue hosts concerts and live events. And of course, there's the annual State Fair of Texas in the Fall! For details, visit www.fairpark.org.