Westlake, Texas
Westlake is a town of 1,670 people in Denton County, Texas, founded in 1847.
Why visit Westlake
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 112 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Westlake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westlake
Westlake is a town in Denton and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas, and a suburb of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in North Texas. The population is 1,623 as of the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Westlake, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks9
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Hawaiian Falls
Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi
290 West Byron Nelson Boulevard, Roanoke
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes112
Marble Slab Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream, Cookies, Pretzels · 2.1 mi
Tri-branded location featuring Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies, and Pretzelmaker. Offers custom ice cream, cookie cakes,...
1224 North US Highway 377, Roanoke
Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Tacos Azteca
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
Authentic Mexican restaurant offering customizable tacos, tortas, and breakfast dishes like Huevos Rancheros. Features outdoor seating,...
1224 North US Highway 377, Roanoke
Mo-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill
Restaurant · Cajun · 1.7 mi
200 North Oak Street, Roanoke
Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00
Benjamin's Pizza Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
295 West Byron Nelson Boulevard
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Deja Bru Café & Bistro
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch · 2.0 mi
2550 Bobcat Boulevard, Trophy Club
Sa-Su 08:00-15:00; We-Fr 09:30-17:00
HTeaO
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea · 2.3 mi
1320 North US Highway 377
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:05; Sa 08:00-20:05; Su 11:00-20:05
Heimbaker's Market & Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich, Deli, Dessert, Ice Cream, Regional · 1.7 mi
310 South Oak Street, Roanoke
Mo-Th 11:00-19:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00, Su 10:00-17:00
House of Toro Chophouse & Patio
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.1 mi
1301 Solana Blvd Building 3, Westlake
Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00
100 more on the map.
History
The area known as Westlake was originally settled in 1847 by Charles and Matilda Medlin with about 20 other families. In the mid-twentieth century, what is now Westlake was known as Circle T Ranch, a 2,000 acre ranch founded by Dallas attorney and oilman J. Glenn Turner. When incorporated in the late 1950s, the name Southlake, Texas already existed, so ranchers and homeowners took the name Westlake.
During the late 1990s, the Board of Alderman attempted to disband the town. The large Solana development was annexed by Southlake, while several large tracts of land were annexed by Fort Worth, Texas. A local district judge ruled the annexations in violation of state law, and the properties returned under Westlake jurisdiction.
In 2000, the radio program This American Life featured a story about the battle to disband the town in the face of development by Ross Perot, Jr.
The city does not provide its own police force. Instead, law enforcement services are contracted from the City of Keller, which provides patrol and traffic enforcement officers to serve Westlake. The city does, however, provide its own Fire-EMS services.
From the History section of Westlake, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Hampton Inn & Suites Trophy Club - Fort Worth North
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
525 Plaza Drive, Trophy Club
Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1301 Solana Boulevard, Westlake
Homewood Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
2900 East State Highway 114, Trophy Club
Churches and places of worship7
Fellowship United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.1 mi
101 Trophy Club Drive, Trophy Club
Gosepl Light Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
341 North Dorman Street, Roanoke
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.9 mi
2509 Trophy Club Drive, Trophy Club
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare13
Map of Westlake
236 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 55°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 73°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 76°F | 2.4 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 76°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Worth Alliance Ap (7 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
Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Trophy Club 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Roanoke 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Keller 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Southlake 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Flower Mound 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Colleyville 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Grapevine 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Watauga 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Double Oak 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- North Richland Hills 9 mi south, about 14 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Deloitte university, Lahti213, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS040-E-102270 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS058-E-7732 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-102528 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Medlin Cemetery, JoeLotz, CC0
- Roanoke Tower 1 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Roanoke City Hall, C jacobson3, CC BY-SA 4.0
- K Scott Griffith - office photo a, Farhin Ali, CC BY-SA 4.0
- K Scott Griffith - office photo, Farhin Ali, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schizophyllum commune 94838868, AlexandraU, CC0
- Trophy Club Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Roanoke Tower 3 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- I was thinking . . . what is art? Is there a god? - 13 (5694803436), DeeAshley from DFW, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
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