Metrocrest Area Community Information
We know you’ll enjoy calling the Metrocrest area OF ADDISON, CARROLLTON AND fARMERS BRANCH home!The three vibrant cities that make up the Housewarmers Metrocrest area are filled with so much to do. From a lively restaurant scene in each city to festivals, fireworks and fun, you’ll find plenty of activities and entertainment options. And there are beautiful parks in all three cities offering outdoor opportunities for play and exercise.
Addison Parks & Trails
The Metrocrest Area Has Something For Everyone!With 113 acres of lush green space, abundant recreation opportunities, and miles of walking trails, Addison’s Parks are the perfect way to get out and play. Whether you are looking for a wide-open park like Addison Circle or a quiet neighborhood spot like Les Lacs, Addison has just what you need to enjoy the great outdoors. Check this link for the latest information on Addison’s many parks. https://visitaddison.com/things-to-do/parks-trails/
You can also keep up with parks information on the Town of Addison’s Parks page. https://parks.addisontx.gov/Parks-Trails-Art/Parks-Amenities
Addison Circle Park, 4950 Addison Circle Drive
Addison Town Park, 3799 Sidney Drive
Arapaho Park, Arapaho and Addison Road
Arapaho Park is a Urban Park that is a little known gem at the southwest corner of Arapaho Road and Addison Road.
Beckert Park, 5044 Addison Circle Drive
Beckert Park is an Urban Park surrounded by the high-rise buildings of the Addison Circle District and is located between Quorum Drive and the North Dallas Tollway.
Bosque Park, 15675 Quorum Drive
This serene park is an Urban Park nestled between apartment buildings in the Addison Circle District, between Airport Parkway and Addison Circle Drive.
Celestial Park, 5501 Celestial Road
This quiet, 4.45 acre on the north side of Celestial Road at Bellbrook Drive is a good spot to sit and reflect on the beautiful surroundings.
Community Garden, 3900 Beltway Drive
Dome Park 14705 Sherlock Drive
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School Park, 3939 Spring Valley Rd
Connected to George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School, this 5.6 Acre facility comes with a large open lawn, soccer fields, a basketball court, a playground, and walking trails.
Les Lacs Pond, 3901 Beltway Drive
A favorite of the residents in this neighborhood, the Les Lacs Pond is home to an abundance of wildlife who make the pond their home.
North Addison Park, N Addison Park Trail
This most-hidden, little-known Neighborhood Park is a real find for those who can locate it at the north end of the parking lot directly north of Trinity Christian Academy High School building.
Vitruvian Park, 3966 Vitruvian Way
Vitruvian Park is a Destination Park with a spring-fed creek and over 12 acres of green space.
Winnwood Park, 5580 Belt Line Road
Take a cue from the wedding photographers – this 4.82 acre park is beautiful! Because of its picturesque gazebo over the pond, bridge, floating fountain, and much more!
The Commons, 4136 Runyon Road
The Commons Park is a great park to take a stroll at as well as a venue for occasional Addison Outdoors events.
The Grove, 14939 Oak Street
The Grove is a green space within the Addison Commons Community.
Parkview Park, 5032 Parkview Place
This .64-acre Urban Park within the Addison Circle District is located just east of Quorum Drive, between Addison Circle Drive and Airport Parkway.
Quorum Park, 16201 Quorum Drive
Quorum Park is an Urban Park conveniently located near the North Quorum businesses on the west side of Quorum Drive between Westgrove Drive and Keller Springs Road.
Spruill Park, 4936 Marcus Avenue
Named for D. Lynn Spruill, a former mayor of Addison, this 1.85-acre park in Addison Circle is a social center for residents living around the park.
The Plaza, 14938 Holly Street
The Plaza is a small park with walking paths and a shade structure in the Addison Commons neighborhood.
Addison Athletic Club
The Athletic Club is a great reason to live in Addison! The Club offers a wide variety recreation, health, fitness, and athletic programs and amenities. This is a membership-based facility, with membership open only to Addison residents. https://parks.addisontx.gov/Athletic-Club
Dog Parks
Carrollton Parks
The Metrocrest Area Has Something For Everyone!The city of Carrollton has a vibrant Parks & Recreation program, overseeing over 30 parks, trails and natural areas throughout the community. A complete list of the parks, trails and green spaces is at this link. https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/departments/departments-g-p/parks-recreation
The city also has the Rosemead Rainforest Aquatic Center and several Splash Parks around the city as well as several Recreation Centers and a Senior Center. Youth and adult athletic leagues are also offered by the City of Carrollton.
Indian Creek Golf Club
a 36-hole public golf club is also located in Carrollton. https://www.indiancreekgolfclub.com/
Farmers Branch Parks
The Metrocrest Area Has Something For Everyone!The City of Farmers Branch, aptly nicknamed “City in a Park,” boasts 31 unique parks encompassing approximately 469 acres. Discover a diverse range of park experiences, from the vibrant, illuminated Joya Park to serene nature trails perfect for hiking and reflection to scenic overlooks that offer breathtaking vistas.
Joya Glow in the Dark Park
Joya, the Crown Jewel of Playgrounds, is an inclusive glow-in-the-dark playground that, while fun in the daytime, comes alive at night with interactive features that glow, allowing for day and evening play. Located on the northwest corner of Valley View Lane and Tom Field Road. Joya is part of the Oran Good Park Complex that includes baseball and softball fields, a turf soccer field, trails and rawhide creek.
Annual Events
Local events that are scheduled each yearAddison Community Events
January – March
April – June
Addison After Dark – Apr
Taste Addison – Jun
Vitruvian Nights Live – Jun
July – September
Addison Kaboom Town – Jul
Vitruvian Nights Live – Jul-Aug
Addison After Dark – Aug
Vitruvian Salsa Festival – Aug
Addison Oktoberfest – Sep
October – December
Addison After Dark – Oct
Vitruvian Lights – Nov/Dec
Carrollton Community Events
January – March
New Year Celebration – Feb
African American Read-In – Feb
Daddy Daughter Dance – Feb
TEXFest – Mar
C-Con – Mar
April – June
Health & Safety Fair – Apr
Paws on the Square – Apr
Earth Day Celebration – Apr
Sounds on the Square – Apr-Jun
May the 4th Be With You – May
Chalk in the Park – May
Public Works Rodeo – May
Youth Fishing Event – June
July – September
Independence Day Concert – Jul
Independence Day Fireworks – Jul
Sounds on the Square – Jul-Sep
Pooch Pool Party – Sep
Carrollton Culture Fest – Sep
October – December
Perry Pumpkin Patch – Oct
Sounds on the Square – Oct
Mother/Son Monster Mash – Oct
Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights – Oct
Festival at the Switchyard – Nov
Veterans Day Celebration – Nov
Enchanted Library – Nov
Santa on the Square – Dec
Christmas at the Perry – Dec
Winter Break Fun – Dec
Farmers Branch Community Events
January – March
Gateway to the Globe – Mar
April – June
Fishin’ Fun – Apr
July – September
Independence Day Celebration – Jul
October – December
Veteran Day Celebration – Nov
Christmas in the Branch – Dec
Feliz Navidog – Dec
Christmas Carnival – Dec
Farmers Branch Historical Park Christmas Tours – Dec
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Addison Community Involvement
Getting involved by volunteering is one of the fastest ways to become part of the community.There are many organizations that contribute to the quality of life in the area by serving the needs of others.
Below is a listing of some of those groups, as well as the type of volunteers they need.
Carrollton Community Involvement
Getting involved by volunteering is one of the fastest ways to become part of the community.There are many organizations that contribute to the quality of life in the area by serving the needs of others.
Below is a listing of some of those groups, as well as the type of volunteers they need.
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