LakeWood is located in the heart of Dallas and minutes from the Downtown Business/Cultural District, Southern Methodist University and Dallas Love Field Airport. The community is situated on White Rock Lake and Park offering miles of hiking and biking trails. The community surrounds the LakeWood Country Club for club member activities. The area high school is the historical Woodrow Wilson High School. Two Famous Alumni are Heisman Trophy winners Davey O’Brien and Tim Brown.
Woodrow Wilson has numerous National Merit Award Winners Yearly with 192 students receiving scholarships in 2003/2004 school year. Long Middle School is also recognized for outstanding student performance with awards in science, choir, UIL competitions and sports. LakeWood Elementary is within walking distance. Lakewood Montessori is located just blocks away on Mockingbird Drive.