By John English
Contributing Writer
Arlington Heights is one of the more established and desirable neighborhoods in Fort Worth and one that has a lot of to offer to both families and couples alike.
Located just north of I-30, west of the Botanical Gardens, and southeast of Camp Bowie Blvd., the Arlington Heights neighborhood includes such local attractions as the Japanese Gardens, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the Cultural District.
Resident Rick Johns and his wife, Flor, have made Arlington Heights their home for the last two decades, and he said they were originally drawn to the neighborhood for a couple of reasons.
“I have lived in Arlington Heights for the past 20 years,” Johns said. “We love the older homes, the tree-lined streets, and our close proximity to the Cultural District.”
Most of the homes in Arlington Heights were built between the 1920’s and late 1940’s and generally range in price from $325,000 to $1.3 million, with a median home price of $430,000.
Arlington Heights was initially annexed in the early 1900s by the city of Fort Worth when the city began to acquire tracts of land for residential development and use.
Arlington Heights was one of the earliest neighborhoods to be developed in Fort Worth.
Johns said there are a number of things that he and his wife found appealing about the neighborhood when they were considering whether to move there in the early 2000’s.
“There are all sorts of shopping, restaurants, museums, and concert venues bordering our neighborhood,” Johns said. “We are two miles from the zoo and three miles from downtown. We have a great neighborhood, and I’m very grateful to call Arlington Heights my home.”
Johns said he enjoys frequent bike rides into downtown and to the cultural district.
Dickies Arena is also located near the Arlington Heights community and hosts frequent concerts and sporting events.
The community has a nearby recreation center and is home to Trinity Park, which stretches more than 200 acres along the Trinity River and includes amenities like a playground and running trails, with opportunities to enjoy such outdoor activities as walking, jogging, cycling and kayaking.
The Trinity River Greenbelt also runs through the park and provides residents with breath-taking, yet tranquil views of the Trinity River.
According to residedfw.com, Trinity Park “is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and take in the amazing scenery of Fort Worth.”
The community includes single-family homes, condos, town homes and multi-family units among its available residences, and home sizes generally range from 1,500-6,000 square feet with a few exceptions.
The Arlington Heights neighborhood is served by the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Johns said that he has never regretted his decision to move to Arlington Heights and said that he would recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming and comfortable place to live and raise a family.
“I would tell a family considering moving into the neighborhood that you can expect to have friendly neighbors who look out for each other,” Johns said.
