Southwest of Grapevine Lake in the north part of the Fort Worth metropolitan area you will find the sweet suburban city of Keller, Texas. The welcoming nature of the residents of Keller makes it easy to find a home here. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy life, slow down a bit, but not live too far off the beaten path, Keller could be the perfect place for you.
Families love the high quality of life that they find in Keller, Texas. With easy access to both Fort Worth and Dallas, the conveniences of big city amenities are only a short car trip away. In town, residents of Keller enjoy a wide range of all the city has to offer, including plenty of shopping, parks and recreational facilities, an excellent educational system and schooling options.
Keller prides itself on taking care of its senior citizens, too. With a popular senior activities center, the older population has access to fun activities, projects, classes, and a positive sense of community. Throw in the fact that the weather here is classified as humid subtropical (in other words, no harsh winters) and you wonder why everyone wouldn’t want to spend their sunset years in Keller!
A beautiful aquatic center along with Keller’s natural water features provides citizens with fun ways to stay cool when the weather gets hot during the summer. Big Bear Creek is a local favorite, and families love spending the day at the creek. Both fishing and swimming are popular activities. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it!
Originally just a stop along the Texas and Pacific Railway, Keller has roots in the “old west”, and many of its older buildings give tourists a sense of that pioneer heritage. Settled in the middle of the 19th century, Keller had access to many supplies that early settlers needed to start a town. A gorgeous forested area provided plenty of timber, while the Trinity River also flowed through the land, making it a desirable location to set up camp.
Today, Keller is primarily a residential city, as many of its citizens work in nearby cities or commute to Dallas or Fort Worth. Residents enjoy its proximity to neighboring cities, and love the small town feel that Keller gives them. With a plethora of hiking trails and hundreds of acres of parks land, Keller provides both residents and tourists with a good dose of the great outdoors.