Lakewood, Dallas facts for kids
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The Lakewood Theater opened in 1938 with Love Finds Andy Hardy
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas County |
| City | Dallas |
| Time zone | UTC-6:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5:00 (CDT) |
Lakewood is a neighborhood in East Dallas, Texas, in the United States. It is located next to White Rock Lake and northeast of Downtown Dallas. Lakewood is bordered by Mockingbird Lane to the north, Abrams Road to the west, Gaston Avenue to the south, and White Rock Lake to the east.
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About Lakewood
Lakewood is home to the historic Lakewood Theater. This theater used to show classic movies and host live music and comedy shows. It has been updated to include a bowling alley and games, but it still looks the same from the outside. Many of its original inside features are also still there.
The Lakewood shopping area has many different restaurants and stores. Nearby, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens has a large children's adventure garden. This garden is part of its 66 acres. Both the Arboretum and the Lakewood Theater area are close to White Rock Lake. Lakewood is also where the Lakewood Country Club is located.
Lakewood's History
Lakewood is surrounded by many older neighborhoods. These areas were mostly built from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Some of these neighborhoods include Lakewood Heights, Junius Heights, and Hollywood Heights. People often group these areas together and call them Lakewood, The M-Streets, or Old East Dallas.
Today, there are many Historic and Conservation Districts in Lakewood. These districts have homes built in different styles, like Craftsman, Tudor, and Spanish designs. Many homes are made of native Austin stone. Homes here range from small two-bedroom houses to very large estates. There are also duplexes and small apartment buildings. Conservation Districts are special rules from the city of Dallas. They help control how homes are built or changed to keep the area's unique look.
Education in Lakewood
Lakewood has many schools for students of all ages.
Public Schools
The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) serves the Lakewood area.
- Lakewood Elementary School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
- J.L. Long Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- Woodrow Wilson High School (9th to 12th grade)
Woodrow Wilson High School offers the IB Diploma Programme. This is a special program for students who want to challenge themselves.
Eduardo Mata Montessori School is a K-8 school. Students from the Woodrow Wilson High School area, including Lakewood, get first priority for admission. Lumin Education is another school in Lakewood. It is a Montessori charter school for children aged 3 through 3rd grade.
Public Schools Gallery
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Lakewood Elementary School
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J.L. Long Middle School
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Private Schools
- Lakehill Preparatory School
- Saint Thomas Aquinas School
Preschool Programs
The Lakewood Early Childhood PTA helps families with young children in the area.
Public Libraries
The Dallas Public Library has a Lakewood Branch. It is located at 6121 Worth Street. This library is in the Junius Heights neighborhood.
Postal Services
The United States Postal Service has a Lakewood Post Office. It is located at 6120 Swiss Avenue.
Popular Events
Entertainment Events
The Shakespeare Festival of Dallas started in 1972. It now takes place at the Samuell Grand Amphitheatre. This festival puts on plays by William Shakespeare for everyone to enjoy.
Local Media
Advocate Magazines is a local magazine for the Lakewood community. It covers many neighborhood topics and has been serving the area since 1991.
Notable Residents
- Dusty Hill - A musician from the band ZZ Top (1949-2021)
- Herbert Marcus - A co-founder of Neiman Marcus, a famous department store.
