Lochwood, Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lochwood
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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) |
Lochwood is a friendly neighborhood located in the eastern part of Dallas, Texas in the USA. It's right next to other neighborhoods like Lake Park Estates and Old Lake Highlands. You can find Lochwood just east of White Rock Lake. Some people even call it 'Dixon Branch' because of a small creek that flows through the area.
Where is Lochwood Located?
Lochwood has a shape like a five-sided figure, similar to a pentagon. It has clear boundaries all around it.
- To the north, you'll find East Northwest Highway. This road is also known as Texas Spur 244 or Texas State Highway Loop 12.
- East Lake Highlands Drive forms the western edge of the neighborhood.
- Easton Road is the boundary to the southwest.
- On the southeast side, Lochwood is bordered by Garland Road, which is also called Texas State Highway 78.
- Finally, Jupiter Road marks the eastern boundary.
About the Lochwood Neighborhood
This neighborhood is built around the Dixon Branch, which is a part of White Rock Creek. This creek is located east of White Rock Lake. Most of the homes in Lochwood were built after World War II. Many of them are one- or two-story houses designed in the Ranch-style.
For shopping and services, the main spot in Lochwood is the White Rock Marketplace. This place used to be called Lochwood Shopping Center. It was opened in 1957 and even had a large department store called Titche's. The shopping center closed down around 1989.
Lochwood covers about one square mile of land. Around 2,000 families live in the neighborhood. People really like Lochwood because it has many old, tall trees. There are also great walking and hiking trails nearby. Being close to White Rock Lake is another big plus. The homes from the mid-century era are also very popular. In mid-2017, a typical single-family home in Lochwood cost about $330,000.
Schools in Lochwood
The Dallas Independent School District serves the children living in Lochwood. This means the public schools in the area are part of this district.
Students in the neighborhood attend these schools:
- Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School: This school is actually located right inside the Lochwood neighborhood.
- Robert T. Hill Middle School
- Bryan Adams High School
