Addison Texas Community Info & Recreation

Addison

Addison
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Addison, Texas

Addison, Texas, is a pleasant community with a population of just over 15,000. At the present time, there are approximately 9,000 separate residences in the lovely community of Addison. (As an aside, Addison took its name from Addison Robertson, who was the community's second postmaster.) the town of Addison is a warm community of just over four square miles.

There are a number of interesting and profitable employment opportunities available to people who are interested in relocating to Addison. The leading employers in this Lone Star State community are:

MNBA Information Services which employees over 1,400 people
Mary Kay Cosmetics which employees about 1,200 people
Comp USA which employees 1,150 people
Pizza Hut with 800 employees
Pizza Hut with 800 employees
Barrett, Burke, Wilson & Castle Law Firm with 425 employees

Beyond being a thriving community from a business and professional standpoint, Addison has a great deal to offer in the way of entertainment and recreation. For example, the community is home to such interesting and popular entertainment venues like Cavanaugh Flight Museum, the WaterTower Theater (which is the only professional theater in the North Dallas area), the iconic Mary Kay Museum, and the Addison Square Garden. When it comes to entertainment, one of the top venues remains Pete's Dueling Piano Bar.

Addison Festivals

Festivals and other celebrations also abound throughout the year in Addison. Some of the major events of this nature include:

Taste of Addison
North Texas Jazz Festival at Esplanade Park
Summer Salsa
Cinema in the Circle at Addison Circle Park
Kaboom Town! -- the 4th of July celebration
July Jazz at Esplanade Park
Symphonic Saturdays in August
Oktoberfest (in September) in Addison Circle Park
Wellness Expo (which is a well attended alternative medicine expo)

Addison Parks

There are innumerable points in Addison at which residents can engage in all types of recreational activities and events. For example, Addison is home to a number of vibrant parks and other outdoor venues that offer a wide range of activities and recreational options for people of all ages:

Winnwood Park
Bosque Park
Esplanade Park
White Rock Creek Trail
Celestial Park
Quorum Park
Les Lacs Linear Park
Addison Town Park
Addison Trinity Athletic Complex

Addison Restaurants

If spending a night on the town is “your thing,” Addison is the location of some of the most popular restaurants in all of the North Dallas region. The dining options in Addison include everything from stylish bistros that offer truly eclectic menus to different types of international cuisine at comfortable restaurants located throughout the community. Chop houses and seafood restaurants round out the dining menu in Addison today.

Addison Schools

Addison itself does not maintain its own public school system. However, the children of Addison are served by award winning public schools that also serve other North Dallas communities. There are, however, some outstanding public schools in operation in Addison, including Trinity Christian Academy, Greenhill School and Trinity Christian School.

Finally, Addison has garnered a much deserved reputation for being a safe community. Addison is well known for being a town in which children can play in parks and families can enjoy peaceful evenings in their neighborhoods feeling safe and secure.

Addison Real Estate

Addison has many neighborhoods in which you can purchase homes. If you are considering relocating to Addison, have already picked out your neighborhood or home of choice, or need guidance from the start to finish of your Addison real estate search, let Texas Home Central help!

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