“Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” - Helen Keller
2026 Membership Drive
February 5 - March 5, 2026
Thank you to all of our new and renewing members!
Joining Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association is a great way to get involved, meet your neighbors and have a voice in the community.
Whether you are interested in our architecture, parks, community events, pet watch, crime watch, beautification, or preservation, membership opens up a host of opportunities to participate, volunteer, help out, and share your talents.
All homeowners and community residents are welcome.
Help Us Build A Better Neighborhood!
$50.00 per household / $35.00 Seniors 65 +
Highland Meadows Preservation Foundation
Highland Meadows Preservation Foundation 501(c)(3) is a non-profit dedicated to preservation, conservation and beautification of the Historic Highland Meadows Neighborhood in Dallas, TX. We accomplish this through education, advocacy, stewardship, and celebration of success in preservation. Our programs and events are designed to foster a deeper understanding of our unique place in the history of Mid-Century architecture and design.
Entrance Walls Restoration
Restoration of the 1955 entrance walls along Northwest Highway has been completed!
Built in 1955 by Longhorn Construction, these breeze brick walls mark the entrances to the Lakeland Hills section of our neighborhood.
This restoration project is made possible by generous contributions from neighbors here in Highland Meadows and members of Highland Meadows neighborhood Association.
Support Beautification
Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association invites you to partner with us as we transform our historic mid-century entrances to the 1955 Lakeland Hills section of Highland Meadows.
Your support will help us create a vibrant landscape that incorporates drought tolerant native grasses into the existing mix of mature trees and shrubs creating a welcoming area for neighbors and guests. The updated landscape will add value to our entire neighborhood, provide a sound barrier and natural habitat, supports bio-diversity, encourages pollinators, and reduces the heat island effect. This is the first step toward unifying landscape at all neighborhood entrances.
Together, we can make this vision a reality…
Special Thanks to our Beautification Partners
Brandon Stewart Real Estate, Joel Greenwald - Grunbuilt, Michael Thomas & Phillip Groves.
Upcoming Event
Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association Preservation Award
Sunday, May 3, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Tickets $50 per person
Location available with ticket.
Join Neighbors and architecture enthusiasts for our annual Preservation Award. Enjoy wine, hors-d’oeuvres, and live jazz music.
Space is limited to 50 people. Contribute today to RSVP.
Proceeds benefit Highland Meadows Preservation Foundation and support preservation, conservation, and beautification within our neighborhood.
The Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association Preservation Award honors noteworthy efforts by individuals to preserve, restore or maintain the unique architectural heritage of our neighborhood.
Friends of McCree Parks
Clean Up Day
McCree Annex Park 9500 Bryson Drive
Saturday April 11, 2026
8:00 AM - 11 AM
Join us for a Friends of McCree parks clean up day.
With the guidance of our neighborhood Master Naturalists, volunteers will collect litter throughout the park and help clear invasive species. Bring your gloves and pruning tools. We will provide supplies like garbage bags and pruning tools.
wear gloves and closed shoes
watch for snakes, poison ivy, and fire ants
wear a long sleeve shirt, hat, and sunscreen
If you would like to learn more or volunteer please send us a message at highlandmeadowsneighborhood@gmail.comAnnex
Past event
Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday March 8, 2026
3:00 PM
Highland Oaks Church of Christ
9400 Plano Rd
A progress report on our neighborhood.
Catch up on all things Highland Meadows and learn more about plans for 2026; including, beautification at our Northwest Highway entrances, traffic calming measures, conservation in our neighborhood parks, community events, and preservation events.
Our Dallas Police Neighborhood Patrol Officers will be on hand to provide 2025 crime statistics for Highland Meadows.
No Parking - 8500 Block of Mediterranean
The City of Dallas has approved our request to extend “No Parking” to the entire 8500 block of Mediterranean Drive.
“No Parking” has been extended to include the entire 8500 block of Mediterranean Drive and new signs have been placed. This will help relieve congestion and improve safety at Northwest Highway and Mediterranean Drive. In the past this block has been used by residents of Autumn Creek Apartments who do not want to pay for parking at the complex or whose vehicles do not comply with complex rules. These vehicles would often be left for days to create problems for school busses and residents who use the entrance at Mediterranean and Northwest Highway.
Additional “No Parking” designations are under consideration to address similar issues at McCree and Pandora.
Four Way Stop Approved for Rolling Rock and Quail Run
The City of Dallas has approved our request for a four way stop at Rolling Rock and Quail Run.
Thank you to all of our neighbors who signed the petition and supported our request for a four way stop at Rolling Rock and Quail Run. The new four way stop will slow speeds along Rolling Rock and create a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in our neighborhood.
We can expect to see the new four way stop installed in April 2026.
Yard of the Month
Yard of the Month will return April 2026!
Thanks to all of our neighbors who keep our neighborhood looking great.
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September 2025 Yard of the Month
9006 Capri Drive - “Designed by Nature”
Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association’s Yard of the Month recognizes outstanding homes and the neighbors who do a superior job maintaining their yards in a way that enhances the overall appeal of our entire community.
Past Event
In partnership with American Institute of Architects Dallas
Preserving Tomorrow: Rediscovering Dallas’ Mediterranean Gardens Neighborhood
ADEX / The Architectural and Design Exchange
325 N St Paul St, Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75201
Exhibition: May 6 - July 6, 2025
Tuesday thru Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gallery Talk: Tuesday, May 13 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Preserving Tomorrow invites you to explore the captivating story of Mediterranean Gardens, a pioneering mid-century residential development in East Dallas. The exhibition highlights the vision, innovation, and community spirit that brought this unique neighborhood to life through original archival material, including architectural models, detailed plans, photographs, sales brochures, and news articles.
For the first time, this exhibition will formally document the rich and multi-faceted history of Mediterranean Gardens. Discover the groundbreaking work of J.P. Travis II and his influence on the post-war American skyline, delve into the innovative bioclimatic architectural research of Olgyay + Olgyay, and explore the neighborhood’s distinctive homes crafted by visionary architects. Preserving Tomorrow chronicles a fascinating yet forgotten story in architectural history and provides valuable insights into sustainable design and engineering practices for contemporary audiences. This exhibition paints a vivid picture of a neighborhood that has left an enduring mark on Dallas’ architectural heritage and demonstrates the architect’s value in designing spaces where individuals and communities can thrive.
Past Event
Mediterranean Gardens + Sylvania Dells Architecture Tour
Explore the Homes, the Architects, and the Hidden History!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Guided Tour begins at 10:00 A.M. / South Mediterranean Circle and Mediterranean Dr
Parking available at 10801 E Northwest Hwy / corner of Mediterranean Dr and E Northwest Hwy
Join us for a guided walking architecture tour of Mediterranean Gardens + Sylvania Dells. Learn more about this pioneering mid-century residential development, the neighborhood’s distinctive homes crafted by visionary architects, and the individuals who commissioned the homes.
An eight passenger golf cart will be available for guests who prefer riding to walking.
Your $20 ticket supports preservation efforts in Highland Meadows.
Food Truck Friday is Back!
November 7, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
11030 Cactus Ln
We are excited to welcome back “So Forkin Good BBQ”
Award winning BBQ Truck and 5 Star Rated!
Support Preservation
Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association has commissioned artist Guerin Honeycutt to create a series of illustrations of nine of our iconic Mid Century homes. These stunning works are available as a collection of postcards and are available on this website.
Funds generated from the sale will go to restoration / preservation projects in our neighborhood.
Lights Out Highland Meadows
Help Migrating Birds Travel Safely Through Our Neighborhood!
Full Migration Period: March 1 - June 15
Critical Peak Migration Period: April 22 - May 12
“Every Texan can participate in protecting our feathered friends by simply turning off their lights at night… Taking action now is vital because every spring and fall, between a third and a quarter of all birds migrating at night through the United States, travel through Texas.”
- Former First Lady Laura Bush
