Dallas, Texas
Oakland Terrace Welcomes You
Oakland Terrace Addition is located in beautiful Southwest Dallas
(Photo is of the Kiest Park Pergola and Water Rill)
National Night Out in Oakland Terrace
Dear Oakland Terrace Neighbor,
You are invited to come to the National Night Out in Oakland Terrace, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 6 to 8 pm at Golden Trophy Drive and Shady Meadow Drive. Meet your neighbors, our community Police and Dallas Code staff and enjoy hot dogs, chili, chips, sodas and deserts at this yearly Night Out event! This free event is hosted by your Oakland Terrace Neighborhood Association. Hope to see you on Tuesday!
November Meeting
The members of the Oakland Terrace Neighborhood Association invite you to attend our monthly meetings which are held September through May of each year. Our next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12 , 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Community Room at the Polk-Wisdom Library, 7151 Library Lane, Dallas, Texas 75232.
Thank you and Hope to See You There!
David Klempin
President
About Us
Our Neighborhood
A Neightborhood of 157 Custom-built Homes
(Dot indicates member homes of the Oakland Terrace Neighborhood Association)
Scenic and Peaceful
Many Homeowners Have Lived Here 25 Years or More!
Convenient to All Areas of Dallas and the Metroplex
A Great Place to Come Home To
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History of Oakland Terrace Addition
Located in the heart of naturally beautiful southwest Dallas County and within the City of Dallas, the Oakland Terrace addition was developed in 1962 by Louis Hexter and business partner Ray Nasher on 47 acres of rolling pastureland. Back then the major access roads, South Polk Street and West Camp Wisdom Road were two-lane, asphalt paved roads. In sync with nature Streets were planned with great care, respecting the rolling contours of the land and the large native trees. Spacious lots vary in size, shape and elevation throughout the neighborhood. Each lot was sold separately to an individual or to an approved custom homebuilder that then constructed homes to satisfy specific owner requirements. Deed restrictions ensured that the homes built here were of high quality and that the neighborhood was completed as planned. More than ten custom homebuilders worked to construct homes, one by one, for individual buyers over an eight-year period. Homes were designed and sited to relate to one another enhancing privacy, maximizing the openness of the spacious lots and to receive prevailing breezes. The design of each home is unique and no two homes are alike. A number of the original owners reside in the homes that they built here for themselves over 40 years ago.
There are a variety of home styles in Oakland Terrace neighborhood ranging from Traditional, Ranch, Spanish influence, and Contemporary Styles. Home sizes range from spacious single story homes with three bedrooms and two baths to one-and-a-half story homes with five bedrooms and three baths. Homes are built on pier and beam foundations with 90 percent brick exteriors and feature two-foot wide roof overhang for sun protection. Masonry wood burning fireplaces add charm to the rooflines of the homes and are regularly enjoyed by residents during chilly winter months. All of the homes have two car-attached garages and additional on-site parking for four or more cars. Interiors are well appointed with marble and terrazzo-tiled foyers, plaster moldings, decorative ceiling and wall finishes custom solid wood *built-in* kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Mahogany, Ash and Birch paneled Dens have sliding-glass doors to outdoor patios to facilitate indoor-outdoor living year-round.
Many homes are award winning *Blue-Flame Homes*- featuring all gas appliances, outdoor grills and gaslights. Decorative details grace the exterior of the homes including custom wrought ironwork, millwork, and masonry. Well-maintained gardens adorn neighborhood homes. The beauty of the natural surroundings has been enhanced through the years by planting and nurturing of specimen trees and shrubs that are now mature. Many glowing gaslights and lampposts grace the neighborhood at night.
Coming Events
Plans for a Summer Social gathering are being made for July 2023.
Monthly Meetings
Our Monthly Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Polk Wisdom Library. We will take a summer recess June - August and resume regular meetings, Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Garden of the Month
Our Beautification Committee works year round to identify and acknowledge property owners who have increased the beauty and driveup appeal of their homes.
News
National Night Out in Oakland Terrace will be held on the first Tuesday of the month, October 1, 2024. Look for updates on this important and fun neighborhood get-together!
Neighborhood FAQs
- Located just eight miles southwest of Downtown Dallas.
- Rolling Terrain, Curving streets and Native Trees
- Convenient to Interstate I-20, I-35 south and I-67 south
- Walk to Shopping including Grocery Store, Walgreens Drug Store and Restaurants
- Walk to Polk-Wisdom Branch of the Dallas Public Library
- Walk to scenic Twin Falls Park on Woody Branch of Five Mile Creek
- Located to the east of the beautiful Golf Club of Dallas
