Where Life Surrounds You!

In the heart of north Dallas stands Stonebridge Ranch. With two private country clubs, an 18-hole public golf course, the only Beach Club & Swim Lagoon in North Texas, a multitude of parks, an aquatic center and miles of hiking and biking trails, there is no place like it in Dallas. That's why Metro Study named Stonebridge Ranch the #1 selling community in the Metroplex in September 2003.

Education -- For your children, there's a whole world out there to learn about. C.T. Eddins, Glen Oaks and Wolford Elementary schools, located within Stonebridge Ranch, were given an "exemplary" rating by the Texas Education Agency for the 2000-01 school year. Along with all the McKinney ISD Elementary schools, each is a great place for children living here. And the Dowell Middle School, Faubion Middle School and McKinney High School provide students the opportunity to excel academically. Because throughout their education at McKinney ISD, the focus is on the fundamentals-reading, writing, arithmetic-and that allows your children to discover the world that's out there.

Stonebridge Ranch Community Amenities *

• BEACH CLUB - Sunning along a white sandy beach and feeling a cool breeze off the water is difficult in North Texas, but not at Stonebridge Ranch. The Beach & Tennis Club allows residents to enjoy a spacious blue lagoon surrounded by a beautiful sand beach. You can also enjoy the picnic tables, sand volleyball court, four lighted tennis courts, a "tot-lot" playground, basketball court, cabana and paddleboats.
  
• GOLFING - Stonebridge Ranch boasts two of the finest, private golf courses in North Texas. A new 18-hole public course, WestRidge, just opened December 2001. Stonebridge Country Club features the area's only signature Pete Dye golf course as well as a 36,000 sq. ft. Victorian-style clubhouse. Designed by Arthur Hills, the Ranch's golf course winds through portions of the hilly terrain creating beautiful but demanding surroundings. Memberships to these private clubs currently available for those wishing to join.
  
• LAKESIDE LIVING - With twelve lakes scattered throughout the community, Stonebridge Ranch offers fishing, sailing and paddle boating on selected lakes.
  
• SCENIC TRAIL SYSTEM - Miles of beautifully landscaped hike and bike trails wind through Stonebridge Ranch.
  
• AQUATIC CENTER - A new state-of-the art Aquatic Center opened in August 2000.
  
• TENNIS FACILITIES - 4 lighted tennis courts available for residential uses.
  
• YMCA - On site YMCA offers various activities for everyone.
  
• PARKS - Conveniently located throughout Stonebridge Ranch are several parks with all the right tools for neighborhood gatherings. Norma Haney Park is adjacent to one of Stonebridge Ranch's many lakes and is popular for flag football, fishing, soccer, softball and Frisbee. W.B. Finney Park at Glen Oaks is a beautiful 13-acre park operated by McKinney's Parks and Recreation Department with two soccer fields, two baseball fields and two playgrounds.

Visit the City of Dallas Homepage

Dallas Dallas is the southwest's largest banking center and a leader in wholesale and convention business. Don't miss the Galleria, the spectacular multi-story mall with the ice-skating rink in the center, that's a Texas retail shopping legend. "If it doesn't sell in Dallas, it won't sell," say buyers who come to some 32 wholesale fashion and home furnishing markets each year. Beginning with the Dallas Market Center in 1957, today multibuilding complex includes Homefurnishings Mart, INFOMART, World Trade Center, Trade Mart, Apparel Mart, Decorative Center District, and Menswear Mart. Citizens pursue culture with almost as much enthusiasm as business. Any day or night of the year, one may choose from a lavish variety of events. Excellent major symphony orchestra and a steady stream of visiting groups: opera and ballet, theatre and musical comedy, literary societies, and debating groups. Visit flower shows, horse shows, art shows, bird shows, dog shows, and cat shows. Noted for abundant gourmet dining opportunities. Find Out Activities, Attractions, and More

Visit the Fort Worth Homepage

Fort Worth Today Fort Worth is one of Texas' major cities with a wide range of industries including Lockheed Martin, American Airlines, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe. The impressive Fort Worth/Tarrant County Convention Center spans an area of 14 downtown blocks. Fort Worth calls itself the "Museum Capital of the Southwest" and is known for an outstanding group of museums, plus a season of summer musicals, winter theater, symphony concerts, opera, ballet, and art galleries. City is home of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Tarrant County Junior College, Texas Christian Univ., Univ. of North Texas Health Science Center, and Texas Wesleyan Univ. Vast green parks and surrounding network of major lakes offer abundant opportunities for water sports and outdoor recreation. Burnett Park at Lamar and Texas sts., on land donated by cattle baron Samuel Burk Burnett, features sculptures, pools, and granite walkways. Find Out Activities, Attractions and More

Visit the City of Plano Homepage

Plano First settled in 1845; named Fillmore for Millard Fillmore. Name changed in 1851 when post office was granted. In 1881 most of city was destroyed by fire. Another major fire in 1895 also destroyed many businesses. Many early buildings survived and are described in historical guide available at chamber of commerce. Historic downtown with brick streets has under-gone a revitalization project with brick sidewalks, turn-of-the-century lampposts, and plaza to enhance specialty shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. With the growth of nearby Dallas, city grew from 3,695 in 1960 to 72,331 in 1980. City has become known as "Balloon Capital of Texas" with hot-air balloon races scheduled in Sept. Large arts & crafts fair held in conjunction with balloon festival. For information, call 972/422-0296. Find Out Activities, Attractions, and More