Denton, Texas
Denton is a city of 152,866 people in Denton County, Texas, founded in 1866.
Why visit Denton
Townapedia lists 58 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 240 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Denton Community Market - Farmer, Pioneer Woman and Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Denton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Denton
Denton is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Denton County. With a population of 139,869 as of 2020, it is the 20th-most populous city in Texas, the 177th-most populous city in the United States, and the 10th-most populous city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
From the Wikipedia article Denton, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
Bridge · 9.7 mi
Bridge in Little Elm and Lake Dallas
Movie Tavern Denton
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
916 West University Drive, Denton
Museums and landmarks58
Pioneer Woman
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Monument in Denton, Denton County, Texas
Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic place in Denton, Denton County, Texas
Old Alton Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Bridge in Denton County, Texas, United States
Rector Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 7.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Painting with a Twist
Museum · 0.4 mi
208 West Oak Street, Denton
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Denton Confederate Soldier Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Confederate memorial in Denton, Texas
Greater Denton Arts Council
Museum · 0.8 mi
400 East Hickory Street, Denton
Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Th 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
46 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
North Pointe Park
Park · 2.5 mi
0.33-acre park located on West Hercules Lane. Amenities include: Benches Playground Picnic table Swing set Trail (0.68 miles, concrete)
1400 West Hercules Lane, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Bowling Green Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Bowling Green Park is an 18-acre park just southeast of North Lakes Park (actually, they're sort of connected). It's got pretty trees,...
2200 Bowling Green Street, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Carl Gene Young Sr. Park
Park · 1.4 mi
9.8-acre, neighborhood park located at 327 S. Wood St., previously known as Phoenix Park. Trail (0.29 miles, concrete) Amenities...
327 South Wood Street, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Denia Park
Park · 2.0 mi
23-acre, community park, sports complex, and recreation center located at 1001 Parvin St. Trail (0.63 miles, concrete) Amenities...
1001 Parvin Street, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Evers Park
Park · 2.0 mi
29.41-acre, community park located at 3201 N. Locust St. Amenities include: Playground Pavilion (nont for rent) and picnic tables...
3201 North Locust Street, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Fred Moore Park
Park · 1.2 mi
10-acre, neighborhood park located at 500 S. Bradshaw St. Trail (0.83 miles, concrete) Amenities include: Playgrounds (2) Basketball...
500 South Bradshaw Street, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Joe Skiles Park
Park · 2.5 mi
5.5-acre, neighborhood park located at 1721 Stonegate Dr. Amenities include: -Pavilion; capacity 18 people 575 square feet -Three picnic...
1721 Stonegate Drive, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Mack Park
Park · 1.9 mi
21.62-acre, community park located at 2000 E. McKinney St. Amenities include: Pavilion; capacity 36 people 845 square feet Six picnic...
1700 East McKinney Street, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
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McKenna Park
Park · 1.1 mi
18-acre, neighborhood park located at 700 N. Bonnie Brae St. Amenities include: Pavilion 1; capacity 18 people 700 square feet Three...
700 North Bonnie Brae Street, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
MLK Jr. Rec Center Park
Park · 1.6 mi
A 5-acre neighborhood park and recreation center located at 1300 Wilson St. Amenities include: Playground with shade Benches (4) and...
1300 Wilson Street, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Nette Shultz Park
Park · 2.2 mi
A 10-acre, neighborhood park located at 1517 Mistywood Ln. Amenities include: -Playground -Backstop -Benches (7) and picnic tables (9)...
1517 Mistywood Lane, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
North Lakes Park
Park · 1.7 mi
351-acre neighborhood park, sports complex, and North Lakes Rec Center located at 2001 W. Windsor Dr. Amenities include: Playgrounds (3)...
2001 West Windsor Drive, Denton
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes240
940's Kitchen & Cocktails
Restaurant · American, Barbecue, Breakfast, Burger · 0.4 mi
Creative New American eats & classic cocktails served in a lofty, warehouse-style space.
219 West Oak Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
2320 West University Drive, Denton
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:30-21:00
Ten One
Restaurant · International, Cheese · 0.7 mi
Artisan Cheese shop that does beer & wine pairings along with their cheese
515 South Locust Street
Tu-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Dix Coney Island
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
123 North Elm Street
Mo,We-Fr 10:00-23:00; Tu off; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Hanabi Ramen
Restaurant · Noodle
501 West Hickory Street, Denton
Mo-Su 11:00-14:30; Mo-Th,Su 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-22:30
I Love Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.8 mi
917 Sunset Street, Denton
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa...
Milpa Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
820 South Interstate 35E, Denton
Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00
228 more on the map.
History
Denton's formation is closely tied to that of Denton County. White settlement of the area began in the mid-1800s when William S. Peters of Kentucky obtained a land grant from the Texas Congress and named it Peters Colony. After initial settlement in the southeast part of the county in 1843, the Texas Legislature voted to form Denton County in 1846. Both the county and the town were named for John B. Denton, a preacher and lawyer who was killed in 1841 during a skirmish with the Kichai people in what is now Tarrant County. Pickneyville and Alton were selected as the county seat before Denton was named the seat in 1857. That year, a commission laid out the city and named the first streets.
On July 8, 1860, approximately half of the downtown Square burned down in what was later called the "Texas Troubles". Fires occurred in ten Texas communities that day, including Dallas and Pilot Point, and were quickly attributed to a slave insurrection. By the end of July, vigilante justice took hold and "[r]egularly constituted law-enforcement agencies stepped aside to allow the vigilantes to do their work. Although no hard evidence was ever adduced to prove the guilt of a single alleged black arsonist or white abolitionist, many unfortunates of both classes were nevertheless hanged for their alleged crimes."
From the History section of Denton, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
La Quinta Inn & Suites Denton - University Drive
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
4465 N Interstate 35;I 35, Denton
Churches and places of worship59
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare36
Map of Denton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 75°F | 2.3 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.4 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Denton 2 Se (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Denton County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allison Farm Airport (XA34) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Lewisville 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Frisco 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Carrollton 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Plano 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Irving 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- McKinney 28 mi east, about 44 min by car
- Allen 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Richardson 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Fort Worth 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Dallas 36 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Courthouse Denton TX, Aaron Jacobs on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Denton September 2015 45 (Joseph A. Carroll Denton County Administration Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 46 (gazebo), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 47 (Bayless-Selby House Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton, United States (Unsplash myggK4JQdLI), averie woodard averieclaire, CC0
- Campus Theatre with City Hall Backdrop - Denton - Texas - USA (19939580100), Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022 04 16 Old Denton Courthouse (10), E's & D's Adventures in Life, CC BY 2.0
- 2022 04 16 Old Denton Courthouse (7), E's & D's Adventures in Life, CC BY 2.0
- Denton September 2015 29 (City Hall West), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 48 (Campus Theatre), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 41 (Campus Theatre), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 30 (Elm Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022 04 16 Old Denton Courthouse (9), E's & D's Adventures in Life, CC BY 2.0
- 2022 04 16 Old Denton Courthouse (1), E's & D's Adventures in Life, CC BY 2.0
- Denton (Texas), QuesterMark from Where the West Begins, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Denton September 2015 31 (Elm Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton, Texas town square, Steven Wagner from Fort Worth, Texas, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Snow on Denton courthouse, Victor Chapa from Denton, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Denton County Courthouse facade, 843contributor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 40 (1957 Nash Metropolitan), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 39 (1957 Nash Metropolitan engine), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 38 (1957 Nash Metropolitan), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton County courthouse corner, 843contributor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton September 2015 37 (Elm Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022 04 16 Old Denton Courthouse (11), E's & D's Adventures in Life, CC BY 2.0
- Denton September 2015 32 (Hickory Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square night hdr, Clint Miller, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022 04 16 Old Denton Courthouse (8), E's & D's Adventures in Life, CC BY 2.0
- Denton September 2015 28 (Station Motors and Denton Skate Supply), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TWUMonument (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rectorroadbridge1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Alton Bridge, Ron from Denton, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- NorthPointeParkDentonTexas, HominyGrits007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IndustrialStreetParkDentonTexas, HominyGrits007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- QuakertownParkDentonTexas, HominyGrits007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McKennaParkDentonTexas, HominyGrits007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FredMooreParkDentonTexas, HominyGrits007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CarlGeneYoungSrParkDentonTexas, HominyGrits007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeniaParkDentonTexas, HominyGrits007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JoeSkilesParkDentonTexas, HominyGrits007, CC BY-SA 4.0
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