Just a few miles north of Downtown Dallas lie two affluent, self-governing suburbs commonly known as the Park Cities. Complete with their own fully functioning police departments and joint public school systems, Highland Park and University Park provide their residents with the ideal suburban experience.

Initially intended to function as a “town square” for Highland Park, Highland Park Village has since transformed into an upscale shopping center with luxury retailers such as Dior, Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga, and Chanel. Visitors can also unwind with food and drinks at one of the area’s several dining spots, or retreat into an old-fashioned cinema experience at the elegant and historic Highland Park Village Theatre, complete with luxurious furnishings and private screening rooms.

Park Cities residents enjoy easy access and close proximity to the recently remodeled Love Field Airport. Highland Park’s Holmes Aquatic Center is the perfect place to cool off in the hot Texas sun, and with a 50-meter lap pool, a giant water slide, two diving boards and a separate fountain pool for children, everyone is sure to stay entertained all summer.

Highland Park ISD is known for providing its students with a private school education at a public school price, and with only one high school, one middle school and four elementary schools, the students are given an intimate, personalized academic experience that is unlike any other public school system in the Dallas area. Founded in 1911, the world-class Southern Methodist University campus is also located within the Park Cities, and its student population brings a trendy vibe to the upscale area. One of the most appealing aspects of the Park Cities is its several beautiful outdoor spaces whose swan ponds, fountains, tennis courts and walking trails impeccably mirror the high-class style of the area. The Park Cities’ central location and easy access to all the major highways make transportation a breeze, and the elegant, well-kept nature of the area gives its residents a premium lifestyle that is unparalleled.