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Forest Hills
In April 1924, Leon Fechenbach, dedicated the plat of the Forest Hills
Addition, six miles from the city limits of Dallas. The land was bounded by
Garland Road (old Bankhead Highway); Lakeland Drive (old John West Road);
the Santa Fe Railroad tracks; Highland Road (then called Wilshire Blvd.);
and one block of San Rafael Drive. Forest Hills was annexed into Dallas in
May 1945.
An advertisement in the November 30, 1924 Dallas Morning News shows an
English Tudor house with the headline, "Your home in a forest!"
Describing the area: " Your home build among massive oak, elm, and
pecan trees---built within a stone's throw of beautifical White Rock
Lake---is possible in only one addition---FOREST HILLS---and with the city's
announcement of White Rock Lake being turned into a pleasure lake upon the
completion of the Garza project, assures you all the advantages at your
front door."
At that time, Forest Hills was truly in the country, one of the few areas
around the Lake that was wooded. Being about five miles from downtown
Dallas, today residents feel when they leave their jobs, they are going to
their home in the country. Forest Hills has several nice greenbelts and many
large graceful old trees where residents enjoy many different species of
birds, and other wildlife.
The Forest Hills Association has planted and landscaped much of the
boulevards. FHA will continue to beautify Forest Hills with the help of all
residents.
Also, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are across Garland Road
from Forest Hills. Many residents are members of the Dallas Arboretum and
enjoy the garden throughout the year.
Many residents enjoy walking, jogging, and biking in Forest Hills. If you
want a change of scenery, it is a short walk to White Rock Lake for a stroll
or a jog, or to the Arboretum to look at the beautiful grounds.
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