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32°46′19″N 97°13′44″W / 32.772°N 97.229°W / 32.772; -97.229
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Woodhaven is a neighborhood at the corner of Interstate 30 and the Loop 820 East interchange in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. The neighborhood is bounded by the Trinity River to the north and the former CBS Channel 11 KTVT studios to the south. The Woodhaven Country Club, which has a clubhouse, a 6,543-yard, par 71, 18-hole golf course, a swimming pool, and tennis courts, is the center of the community. [1]

History

In 1969 a group of investors, including Governor of Texas John Connally, bought a tract of the Boaz Ranch Estate and announced on April 14, 1969 that it intended to develop the area into a community. Development of the residences began in the 1970s. The country club opened on July 3, 1973. Terry Dill, a professional golfer, helped design the golf course. [1] In 1998 the residents founded Woodhaven Community Development, Inc. [2]

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Residents are zoned to schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District. Some areas are zoned to Eastern Hills Elementary School and other areas are zoned to Lowery Road Elementary School. [3] All residents are zoned to Meadowbrook Middle School and Eastern Hills High School. [1] [3]

Catholic schools are operated by the Diocese of Fort Worth. Area Catholic schools in Fort Worth include St. Rita Catholic School (PreK3-8), [1] [3] [4] Nolan Catholic High School, [1] [3] and St. Ignatius of Loyola College Preparatory School. [5] Area Catholic Schools in Arlington include Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School (PreK-8). [6]

Other nearby private schools in Fort Worth include Center For Creative Living School (K-8), [1] [3] [7] Oakridge School (K-12), [1] [3] Temple Christian School (K-12), [1] [3] East Fort Worth Montessori Academy (PreK-5), [1] [3] [8] Al-Hedayah Academy (PreK-9 with 12th grade in 2012) [1] [3] [9] [10] Key School (1-12 and Age 4-Adult), [3] [11] Temple Christian Schools (K-12), [3] [12] and Fellowship Christian Academy (formerly Meadowbrook Legacy Christian Academy and Meadowbrook Christian School (K-12). [3] [13] [14]

Nearby private schools in Arlington include The Oakridge School (Early childhood-12), [3] [15] Gateway School, [3] [16] and Country Day School of Arlington (Age 2-K) [3] [17]

Nearby private schools in Arlington and Pantego include the Arlington Campus of Pantego Christian Academy. [3] [18] [19] [20]

Colleges and universities

Area colleges and universities include Remington College, Texas Wesleyan University, and University of Texas at Arlington Fort Worth Campus (UTA). [3]

Public libraries

Fort Worth Library operates the Fort Worth East Regional Library. [1] The facility opened on October 25, 1996. [21]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k " History of Woodhaven." Woodhaven Neighborhood Association. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  2. ^ " Woodhaven Community Development." Woodhaven Neighborhood Association. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q " Woodhaven Local Schools." Woodhaven Community Development. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  4. ^ " Our History." St. Rita Catholic School. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  5. ^ " St. Ignatius College Preparatory School at a Glance." St. Ignatius of Loyola College Preparatory School. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  6. ^ " General Information." Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  7. ^ Home. Center For Creative Living School. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  8. ^ " An Elementary Community." East Fort Worth Montessori Academy. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  9. ^ " Al-Hedayah Academy." Al-Hedayah Inc. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  10. ^ " Al-Hedayah Academy College Preparatory Program." Al-Hedayah Inc. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  11. ^ " History." Key School. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  12. ^ " Temple Christian School." Temple Christian Schools. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  13. ^ " About FCA." Fellowship Christian Academy. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  14. ^ " Contact Us." Fellowship Christian Academy. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  15. ^ Home. The Oakridge School. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  16. ^ Home. Gateway School. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  17. ^ " Welcome to the Country Day School of Arlington." Country Day School of Arlington. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  18. ^ " Academy Information." Pantego Christian Academy. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  19. ^ " Pantego town, Texas[ permanent dead link]." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  20. ^ " Pantego academy takes giant step forward." Fort Worth Star-Telegram. July 28, 2008. B02 Metro. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.
  21. ^ " East Regional Library." City of Fort Worth. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.

32°46′19″N 97°13′44″W / 32.772°N 97.229°W / 32.772; -97.229