Glen Garden Homes for Rent

Glen Garden in Fort Worth is a neighborhood characterized by mid-century ranch-style homes, with some bi-level and Colonial-inspired structures. The homes, primarily built with brick and vinyl siding, range from modest ranchers to new constructions with attached garages and fenced-in yards. The streets, both winding and gridded, provide ample space for street parking, although some areas lack sidewalks and bike lanes. Oak trees are a common sight, often towering over the homes. Fairfax Park and Shackleford Park are popular green spaces, featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking paths. Mansfield Highway on the southern edge of the neighborhood hosts various retailers and dining options, including Don Pancho Tortilleria Y Taqueria and Watani Grill, known for their authentic Mexican and Afghan cuisine, respectively. Grocery shopping is convenient with nearby Los Portales Meat Market and Funky Town Food Market, while larger stores like WinCo Foods are a few miles away. Trinity Metro bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, mainly on Miller Avenue, and major highways like 287 provide easy access to Downtown Fort Worth, 10 miles away. The neighborhood is safer than the national average. Schools in the area include Glen Park Elementary, Forest Oak Middle School, and Oscar Dean Wyatt High School, with the high school noted for its sports, fine arts, and culinary arts programs.