Permian Basin Career Center

Located approximately four miles from downtown Dallas, the Town of Highland Park was named after its higher elevation and the fact that about 20% of developed land was reserved for park space. Highland Park was incorporated in 1913 and has a population of 8,864 residents in 2.2 square miles of land. There are 2.6 million people living in the greater metro area. Most of the Town is occupied by single family residences; however, the Town contains some multi-family structures as well as retail, restaurant, office, service, and church facilities. With Dallas surrounding Highland Park on its east, west, and south sides, the Town is the perfect combination of small-town feel with big city amenities nearby.   The Town of Highland Park is chartered as a home-rule city and function