Lake Highlands

Located in northeast Dallas just north of White Rock Lake and south of I 635, Lake Highlands is a largely residential neighborhood known for its leafy streets, family friendly vibe, and easy access to major roads and the DART Lake Highlands Station. Visitors are often headed to Lake Highlands Town Center along Skillman Street and Walnut Hill Lane, nearby shopping plazas on Skillman and Plano Road, local trails and parks, or using the neighborhood as a convenient base for reaching downtown and other parts of the city.

Traffic in the area is typically busiest around key corridors such as Skillman Street, Walnut Hill Lane, Northwest Highway, and the approaches to the DART station and Lake Highlands Town Center, where surface lots and shared retail parking can fill up at peak shopping and commuting times. Residential streets usually offer more on street options, but posted signs, time limits, and permit or school zones around parks and campuses mean drivers should always check local rules before leaving their car. Booking parking in Lake Highlands in advance helps avoid circling on busy arterials, saves time, and reduces stress, especially during weekday rush hours and popular shopping periods, and visitors should always confirm the latest regulations and requirements with official, up to date sources when planning their trip.