Dalworthington Gardens began as a rural community, but has modernized
Dalworthington Gardens has Eleanor Roosevelt to thank for its growth. The former first lady of the United States selected the rural area to take part in a National Industrial Recovery Act homestead project in 1934, increasing its standard of living through subsistence agriculture, where farmers produce enough food to feed their families. Higher standards of living led to renovation. Today, the city, known casually as DWG, consists mainly of modern homes. It has volunteer police and fire departments, a mayor and a city council. Arlington surrounds it on three sides, while the town of Pantego sits to the north. Access to those areas' amenities is a perk of the community. “It’s highly desired,” says Gail Burdine, a Realtor with Austin Realty Consultants LLC. “Homes have a higher price point, but you have quick access to Interstate 20, so you can get to Dallas or Fort Worth. There are also good schools.”
Ranch-style and traditional homes on streets lined with mature trees
Brick ranch-style houses from the 1970s and 1980s often range from $240,000 to $400,000. Traditional homes from that era can go from $415,000 to $800,000. Contemporary properties are larger and typically sell between $660,000 and $1 million, with select residences closer to $2 million. “My last listing had multiple offers on the first day,” Burdine says. “People are looking here.” The area’s older asphalt roads can show cracks and usually lack sidewalks. They generally have curves and are lined with medium-sized mature trees. Mailboxes can sit on wooden posts or inside brick holders.
Highly rated public and private schools
Students are served by the Arlington Independent School District. They can attend Key Elementary School, which holds a B-minus Niche grade. Gunn Junior High School earns a B score. Arlington High School offers the International Baccalaureate program, which prepares students for life in a global society. It gets a B-plus from Niche. The Oakridge School, a private prekindergarten through 12th grade academy, has an A-plus. Starting in 2026, Texas’ school choice voucher program will send participating families around $10,000 toward their children’s private education.
Parks for fishing, sports and the arts, plus several walking paths
Gardens Park has ball fields, a multisport area, walking paths, a playground and Pappy Elkins Lake, where anglers can find largemouth bass and bluegill, among other fish. Nearby Veterans Park is known for having a disc golf course and an equestrian trail, but it also contains playgrounds, gardens, a walking and biking trail and a performing arts stage, plus open fields. To the east, California Lane Park offers a jungle gym, swings, a splash pad and horseshoe and basketball courts. Visitors can also fish in the park’s pond. Unity of Arlington church maintains two Little Free Library shelves and a Monarch butterfly garden.
Casual eateries and a short drive to The Parks Mall at Arlington
Prespa’s Italian Restaurant serves fresh pizzas and plates of pasta. Grounds & Gold Co. sells baked goods alongside a traditional cafe menu. Sasa’s Place Cafe & Salon combines a soup- and sandwich-heavy menu with an antique store and a hair salon. Walmart Neighborhood Market is nearby. The area is less than 3 miles from The Parks Mall at Arlington, which has more than 170 stores.
The holiday spirit fills the neighborhood each December
Many residents cover their property in holiday decorations each December and invite people to stop and take pictures. One property along Carnation Drive, known as the DWG House, is particularly popular thanks to its abundance of lights and inflatables.
Access to major highways and Six Flags Over Texas
Residents can conveniently access Interstate 20 to the south and Texas State Highway Spur 303 to the north. The community is less than 10 miles from AT&T Stadium, where the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys play, and Globe Life Field, home of the MLB’s Texas Rangers. Six Flags Over Texas is a few miles further east. Downtown Fort Worth is close to a 20-mile drive, as is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
