Parkdale Heights, Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parkdale
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Parkdale Heights
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas |
| City | Dallas |
| Area | East Dallas |
| Elevation | 458 ft (140 m) |
| ZIP code |
75227
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972 |
Parkdale Heights is a friendly neighborhood located in the eastern part of Dallas, Texas in the USA. Its official name is actually Parkdale. This community was started way back in 1926.
Parkdale Heights has clear borders. To the west and northwest, it's next to railroad tracks. Military Parkway forms its northern edge, while Bisbee Drive is on the east. To the south, you'll find Scyene Road. Inside the neighborhood, there's also a pretty spot called Parkdale Lake.
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Getting Around Parkdale Heights
Public Transport Options
If you need to travel around Parkdale Heights, public transportation is available! The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (often called DART) has a train station very close by. This station, called Lawnview Station, is just south of the neighborhood across Scyene Road, at Lawnview Avenue.
Learning in Parkdale Heights
Local Schools
Kids living in Parkdale Heights attend schools that are part of the Dallas Independent School District. As of 2007, students in the neighborhood go to these schools:
- Ascher Silberstein Elementary School for younger students.
- Pearl C. Anderson Middle Learning Center for middle schoolers.
- Lincoln High School for high school students.
College Opportunities
For students who want to continue their education after high school, the neighborhood is also close to a campus of Eastfield College. This college is part of the Dallas County Community College District, offering many different programs.
