Parks of Deer Creek

Full of contrast, Fort Worth is a place where you can catch a wild and wooly rodeo on the same day you peruse an international art museum. So, it's no wonder the small Fort Worth suburb of Parks of Deer Creek beckons homebuyers with the perfect contrast: A friendly, small town within minutes of shopping, entertainment and major metropolitan hubs.

Located directly off I-35 and minutes from other major interchanges, the Parks of Deer Creek is only 15 minutes from Fort Worth and about 30 minutes from Arlington, positioning it perfectly for work and play. Aerospace and aviation, defense and security, energy, financial services and transportation serve as top industries in these cities, which means you can enjoy the tranquility of the Parks of Deer Creek while still commuting to your dream job.

As for play, in addition to the fun in Fort Worth, Arlington offers two amusement parks, 80 public parks and two professional sports stadiums, not to mention swanky restaurants, lively bars and one-of-a-kind retail shopping. Five minutes to the south, you'll find the suburban city of Burleson, where you can shop the Saturday market, catch concerts in the plaza, or grab dinner at one of the city's many restaurants.
But what makes Parks of Deer Creek truly special is that no matter where you go, "home" remains a peaceful retreat where you'll find your neighbors out walking, playing outside or cheering on the home team at the state-of-the-art Crowley ISD multi-purpose stadium.

In the Parks of Deer Creek subdivision, that sense of community starts with sidewalk-lined streets bordering one and two-level contemporary brick and stone homes. A three-bedroom ranch house with 1,300 square feet might list for $250,000, while a more spacious single-level home with 2,600 square feet could go for $315,00. On the higher end, a house with five bedrooms and more than 3,000 square feet might cost $385,000 or more.

This community also offers a pool and clubhouse. During the summer months, friends keep cool poolside and enjoy community events. After Labor Day, the clubhouse and playground remain open, so you can keep your tots tired on slides and swings or host a special occasion. For extra activity, take a brisk morning walk along the HOA-maintained walking trails, explore the local pond or join a game of tag football in the open fields.

Roughly two dozen homes built in the 1970s and '80s sit on the neighborhood's western edge and feature three or four bedrooms, up to 3,000 square feet and narrow lots of up to an acre or more. You won't see much turnover here, but if a home does appear on the market, it's likely to list between $330,000 and $430,000. Finally, the Republic Deer Creek provides one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments with sleek interiors, sunny balconies and community amenities like a resort-inspired pool, dog parks, volleyball courts and a playground.

If you've got students in your house, they can attend Crowley Independent Schools. Little learners can start at Poynter Elementary, which earns a C-rating from Niche or Walker Elementary, where the accelerated Learning Academy focuses on hands-on learning and STEM. Walker earns a C from Niche, but recently earned an A for their campus from Crowley ISD. Stevens Middle provides an impressive 12:1 student-teacher ratio and earns a C from Niche. Teens can finish at Crowley High School, where a B-minus Niche rating comes with a stellar sports program that has graduated multiple NFL and MLB players.

There's little retail outside auto and RV services and shops like Russell's Feed and Supply and Lone Star Saddles and Horse Tack. But in just five minutes, you can find all the groceries you need at the nearby Walmart or Kroger in Crowley. If it's dinner you want, make a fast-food stop at the local Taco Bueno, Chicken Express or Taco Bell. Or head to Aladdin Café for authentic, handmade Lebanese and Greek fare in an inviting space that makes you feel like you're at a friend's house for dinner. You can wrap the night up with a nightcap at the Sideline Club, a local hole-in-the-wall featuring pool, pints and darts.

From upscale city sophistication to downhome living in a rural setting, the contrasts of the Parks of Deer Creek may be drastic, but as any local will tell, they're also nothing short of delightful.

Written By

Anna Strock

Photography Contributed By

Antonio Bonner

Video By

Remi Cox