Whispering Hills, Dallas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Whispering Hills
Neighborhood
Location within Lake Highlands in North Dallas
Whispering Hills, Dallas Location in Lake Highlands
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Dallas
City	Dallas
Area	Lake Highlands
Elevation	200 m (640 ft)
ZIP code	75243
Area code(s)	214, 469, 972
Website	http://www.whnadallas.com

Whispering Hills is a neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, United States. It has 615 homes and is part of the larger Lake Highlands area. It is close to the cities of Richardson and Garland.

The neighborhood is generally bordered by Buckingham Road to the north, the Garland border near Plano Road to the east, Walnut Street to the south, and the KCS Railroad and Audelia Branch Greenbelt to the west.

Whispering Hills is located about one mile north of I-635 and two miles east of US 75 (also known as Central Expressway). The Telecom Corridor, an area with many technology companies, is all around the neighborhood. Whispering Hills is the 5th largest neighborhood in Lake Highlands.

Education

Public Schools

Most of Whispering Hills, like the rest of Lake Highlands, is served by the Richardson Independent School District. Two schools, Forestridge Elementary School and Liberty Junior High School, are right inside the neighborhood.

• Forestridge Elementary School
• Liberty Junior High School

Students in Whispering Hills also attend these high schools:

• Berkner High School
• Lake Highlands Freshman Center
• Lake Highlands High School

Colleges and Universities

There are several colleges and universities close to Whispering Hills.

• Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private university in University Park. It was started in 1911. SMU is about 15 minutes (9 miles) from Whispering Hills.

Dallas Hall at Southern Methodist University in University Park

• The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is a public university in Richardson. It is known for its programs in engineering, computer science, and combining arts with technology. UTD is about 15 minutes (7 miles) from the neighborhood.

Campus Mall at The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson

• Richland College is a community college located in Lake Highlands, only about half a mile from Whispering Hills. It opened in 1972 and is the largest school in the Dallas County Community College District. Richland College is the only community college to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which is a special award for excellence.

Public Libraries

The Dallas Public Library operates the Audelia Road Branch Library in Lake Highlands, which is available for residents to use.

Shopping

Residents of Whispering Hills have access to several shopping centers nearby:

• NorthPark Center
• Galleria Dallas
• Lake Highlands Town Center

Parks and Recreation

Lake Highlands offers many parks and outdoor activities. There are over 875 acres of parks and 26 miles of trails for hiking, running, and biking. You can also find disc golf, baseball fields, soccer fields, and playgrounds.

Friendship Park is located within Whispering Hills. This park has trails, a basketball court, a picnic area, and a playground. It also has 100 newly planted trees.

Residents can also use the track, football field, soccer field, and tennis courts at Liberty Junior High. The playgrounds and baseball field at Forestridge Elementary are also available.

White Rock Lake is about ten minutes south of Whispering Hills. At the lake, you can rent kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. A 9.33-mile trail around the lake is perfect for walking, running, or biking. There is also a dog park on the north side of the lake.

White Rock Lake, located on the south end of Lake Highlands

Economy

The headquarters of Texas Instruments (TI) is located in Lake Highlands, about two miles west of Whispering Hills. TI is a major company that makes computer chips and other electronic parts used in many devices, including cell phones.

Other important business areas near Lake Highlands include the Platinum Corridor, Preston Center, and the Telecom Corridor.

Transportation

The neighborhood is close to major highways and has access to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) rail service.

Highways

Whispering Hills is well-connected by major highways.

• U.S. Highway 75 (Central Expressway) runs northeast and southwest.

Two other major highways also pass near Lake Highlands:

• Northwest Highway (Loop 12)
• Interstate 635

The High Five Interchange, a large highway intersection of I-635 and Central Expressway, is also nearby.

The Central Expressway and I-635 interchange near Lake Highlands, commonly known as the High Five Interchange.

Main Roads

Some of the main roads in and around Whispering Hills include:

Light Rail

Whispering Hills has access to four DART Rail stations, all less than five minutes away. These train lines connect the neighborhood to downtown Dallas, other cities like Richardson and Plano, and even DFW Airport.

Lake Highlands Station

Here are the DART lines and stations close to Whispering Hills:

•      Blue Line

  LBJ/Skillman Station, along I-635

  Lake Highlands Station, along Skillman Street

•      Red Line and      Orange Line

  Spring Valley Rail Station, along Central Expressway

  LBJ/Central Station, along I-635 and TI Boulevard

Media

Here are some news sources for the Dallas area and Lake Highlands:

• The Dallas Morning News is the main newspaper for Dallas.
• "Lake Highlands Advocate Magazine" is a local magazine and daily news blog for the community.
• "Lake Highlands Today" is a local community newspaper.