Handley balances small-town ease with big-city access, a historic pocket on the East Side that puts you close to everything in Fort Worth while keeping a comfortable, neighborly pace. Tree-shaded streets, mid-century cottages, and classic brick ranches line the blocks, and weekend mornings often start with a stroll to local storefronts before an easy drive along Loop 820 or I-30. Proximity to Arlington and the heart of Tarrant County means work, play, and game days are all within reach.
Outdoorsy residents tap into the City’s park network, from picnic spots and playgrounds supported by Fort Worth’s Parks & Recreation department to youth programs and fitness classes at the Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center. For kayaking, bank fishing, and sunset views, Lake Arlington is just minutes south via the city’s parks and recreation system. Book lovers head to the East Regional Library for story time, maker programs, and quiet study spaces, while transit riders appreciate Trinity Metro’s bus connections linking Handley to jobs and entertainment across the city.
Families are served by Fort Worth ISD, with neighborhood staples like East Handley Elementary, Jean McClung Middle, and Eastern Hills High offering academics, arts, and athletics under the district’s umbrella. Nearby higher education options, including Texas Wesleyan University, add a collegiate spark to the area.
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