Why Live in Park Glen
Park Glen in Fort Worth, Texas, is a suburban neighborhood that balances modern amenities with green spaces. Located 12 miles north of Fort Worth and about 30 miles west of Dallas, Park Glen features easy access to major retailers like Costco, Target, and Walmart. The neighborhood is characterized by quiet residential streets lined with mature oak and pecan trees, where children often ride their bikes. Homes, mostly built in the 1990s, showcase Traditional and Colonial Revival architecture with brick and stone exteriors, multicar garages, and fenced-in backyards. Park Glen is part of the highly-rated Keller Independent School District, with Park Glen Elementary School, Parkwood Hill Intermediate School, and Central High School all receiving high marks for their educational quality.
Arcadia Trail Park South is a significant feature of the neighborhood, offering more than a mile of hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, a soccer field, an outdoor volleyball court, and a playground. The park is part of a larger network of green spaces totaling over 200 acres. For shopping and dining, residents can visit the nearby Alliance Town Center, which includes a Cinemark theater, Main Event arcade, and various retail stores and restaurants. Local dining options in Park Glen include JJ’s Taco Shop and Andy’s Frozen Custard.
The neighborhood is conveniently situated near Interstate 35 West, just 4 miles away, providing easy connectivity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Public transportation is available via the Trinity Metro bus system, with several stops along North Beach Street. Medical City Alliance hospital is located just north of the neighborhood, adding to the area's practical amenities. For additional leisure activities, Fort Worth's historic Stockyards, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and Sundance Square are less than a 20-minute drive away.