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Denton,Texas shines as one of the most dynamic destinations in North Texas, offering a perfect blend of creativity, culture, and small-town charm with big-city energy. Its iconic downtown square buzzes with boutique shopping, chef-driven dining, and live music pouring from beloved local venues. With two major universities fueling innovation and artistry, Denton delivers a vibrant atmosphere that inspires visitors to explore, discover, and stay a little longer. Whether you’re attending one of its celebrated festivals, taking in the colorful public art, or enjoying the welcoming community spirit, Denton invites you to experience a place where authenticity and excitement come together beautifully.
Fast Facts
County: Denton
Population: Approx. 173,061 (2025)
Median Age: 32
Average Household Income: 75K
Housing: 49.2% own / 50.8% rent
Average Home Price: 363K (2025)
The City of Denton 215 E. McKinney Street (940) 349-8200 cityofdenton.com
Municipal Court 601 E. Hickory Street Suite D (940) 349-8331 cityofdenton.com
Alarm Permits cityofdenton.com
Garbage Services / City Disposal (940) 349-8700
Voter Registration votedenton.com
Vehicle Registration/Inspection dentoncounty.com
American Legion Hall Senior Ctr 629 Lakey Street (940) 349-8298
Denton Senior Center 509 N. Bell Street (940) 349-8720
Emily Fowler Central Library (940) 349-8752 502 Oakland Street cityofdenton.com
North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust Street (940) 349-8752 cityofdenton.com
South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane (940) 349-8752 cityofdenton.com
Commuter Rail Service
Denton’s A-train
Denton’s A-train is a 21-mile commuter rail line operated by the Denton County Transportation Authority, running between the Downtown Denton Transit Center and the Trinity Mills Station in Carrollton, where it connects with the DART Green Line. Designed to offer a convenient and modern transit option for residents, students, and commuters, the A-train parallels I-35E and serves multiple stops throughout Denton County, providing an easy link to the greater Dallas area. With frequent service Monday through Saturday, free-fare zones at select stations, and seamless access to DART connections, the A-train has become an essential part of Denton’s transportation network.
Higher Education
University of North Texas 1155 Union Circle, Denton (940) 565.2000 unt.edu
Texas Woman’s University
304 Administration Drive, Denton (940) 898.2000 twu.edu
North Central Texas College - Corinth Campus
1500 North Corinth Street, Corinth (940) 498.6282 nctc.edu
Attractions
Bayless-Selby House Museum
The Bayless-Selby House Museum resides in the Denton County Historical Park. Built in 1898, this Queen Anne-style house depicts life in Denton Country before 1908.
317 W Mulberry St, Denton (940) 349-2865 dentoncounty.gov
Campus Theatre -Texas State Historical Marker
Denton’s Historic Campus Theatre is a beloved cultural landmark in downtown Denton, Texas, originally built in 1949 as a state-of-the-art movie house serving the nearby UNT and Texas Woman’s University communities. Designed in the Art Moderne style with its distinctive neon accents and geometric façade, it operated as a cinema until 1985 before later being restored and transformed into a thriving performing arts venue managed by Theatre Denton. Today, the Campus Theatre hosts live productions, film festivals, and community events, continuing its long legacy as one of Denton’s most iconic gathering places.
214 W Hickory Street, Denton (940) 382-1915 theatredenton.com
College of Visual Arts & Design, UNT Art Building
The three CVAD galleries at UNT—the CVAD Gallery, Cora Stafford Gallery, and Paul Voertman Gallery—support the university’s educational mission by enriching the aesthetic environment and serving as a cultural resource for the public. Together, they inspire and empower student and community audiences, foster students’ confidence in exhibiting their artwork and designs, and provide meaningful platforms that present and promote the voices of emerging artists and designers.
1201 W Mulberry Street, Denton gallery.unt.edu
Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
Built in 1896, the Denton County Courthouse is one of the county’s most iconic landmarks and anchors the downtown square. Restored in 2004 using architect W.C. Dodson’s original blueprints, it features materials ranging from local limestone to pink granite and regional sandstone. Today, it houses the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum and John B. Denton’s grave, hosting year-round exhibits and community events that keep its history alive.
110 West Hickory Street, Denton
Denton Civic Center Pool
Community-run swimming pool featuring multiple slides and diving boards, plus a snack bar.
1201 W Mulberry Street, Denton (940) 349-8279
cityofdenton.com/189/Civic-Center-Pool
Denton Firefighters' Museum
he Denton Firefighters Museum, located in the historic Central Fire Station, invites visitors to explore more than 150 years of firefighting history through memorabilia ranging from an 1800s hose cart and 1935 ladder-truck equipment to vintage extinguishers, helmets, uniforms, and fire logs from the 1920s. Life-like mannequins displaying gear from different eras help bring the evolution of the profession to life, honoring the dedication and bravery of firefighters past and present.
332 E Hickory St, Denton (940) 349-8840
cityofdenton.com/317/Denton-Firefighters-Museum
Denton Water Works Park
Indoor/outdoor aquatics center offering lap swimming, water slides, a wave pool & a lazy river.
2400 Long Rd, Denton (940) 349-8800 dentonwaterworks.com
Downtown Square
The Downtown Square is the lively cultural center of Denton, anchored by its historic late-19th-century courthouse and surrounded by preserved Victorian-era buildings. The area offers a mix of local boutiques, cafés, art galleries, and live music venues, creating a walkable, energetic atmosphere. Long a hub for community gatherings, festivals, and arts events, the Square blends rich history with modern charm, making it one of North Texas’ most distinctive destinations.
110 W Hickory Street, Denton discoverdenton.com
Explorium Denton Children's Museum
Family-friendly center, with a chicken coop, offering hands-on exhibits, crafting opportunities, and a roller slide.
5800 N Interstate 35 #214, Denton (940) 320-5444 exploriumdenton.org
Parks and Recreation
cityofdenton.com/225/Parks-Trails
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center in Denton, Texas, offers a serene escape into more than 2,900 acres of protected bottomland forests, upland prairies, and aquatic habitats. Located within Lake Lewisville’s upper floodplain and managed by the City of Denton, the center was established to conserve rare ecosystems while providing ecological, educational, and recreational opportunities for visitors. With over 10 miles of family-friendly trails winding through wetlands, forests, and open prairie, it's a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, and wildlife observers seeking an immersive outdoor experience.
3310 Collins Rd, Denton (940) 349-7275
Denton Skate Park
The skate park is free and open daily from 6am to 10am, closing only for scheduled clinics and camps. It features a variety of ramps and rails at different heights, including a corner bowl, 3-foot and 5-foot half pipes, a fun box with a half-pyramid, and a separate area designed for beginners.
2400 Long Rd, Denton (940) 349-7275
North Lakes Dog Park
Denton's newest dog park located near the Denton Animal Shelter, with parking off of Windsor Drive. Parking is behind the recycling center.
808 W Windsor Drive, Denton
Wiggly Field Dog Park
The park offers separate fenced areas for large dogs and small/shy dogs, human and pet drinking fountains, and paved parking. 1760 E Ryan Road, Denton
The Greenbelt Corridor
The Greenbelt Corridor is a 20-mile multi-use trail stretching along the Elm Fork Branch of the Trinity River, offering 12 miles for equestrians and 10 miles for bicyclists and hikers as it runs from below the Ray Roberts Dam to the headwaters of Lake Lewisville. Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife, this popular nature route provides a natural playground for hiking, biking, horseback riding, rollerblading, geocaching, and relaxing in the outdoors, with hunting and firearms prohibited. Adventure seekers can access the trail from three trailheads—each equipped with restrooms, parking, and river entry for kayaks and canoes—using either a daily entrance fee or a Texas State Parks Pass.
See website for access points cityofdenton.com/223/Greenbelt
Spc. Ernest W. Dallas Jr.
Veterans Memorial Park
A 5-acre neighborhood park named in memory of Spc. Ernest W. Dallas, Jr., a 21-year old Dentonite who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
6100 Sun Ray Dr, Denton
Pre-K
Fred Moore Day School at Gonzalez 1212 Long Road, Denton 940-369-4360
Windle School for Young Children 901 Audra Lane, Denton 940-369-3900
Elementary Schools
Adkins Elementary 1701 Monahan Drive, Lantana 940-369-1300
Alexander Elementary 800 Mack Place, Denton 940-369-3500
Bell Elementary
601 Villa Paloma Blvd, Little Elm 972-347-7200
Blanton Elementary 9501 Stacee Lane, Lantana 940-369-0700
Borman Elementary 1201 Parvin Street, Denton 940-369-2500
Cross Oaks Elementary 600 Liberty Blvd., Cross Roads 972-347-7100
E.P. Rayzor Elementary 377 Rayzor Road, Lantana 940-369-4100
Evers Park Elementary 3300 Evers Parkway, Denton 940-369-2600
Hawk Elementary 2300 Oakmont Drive, Corinth 940-369-1800
Hill Elementary School
501 Ryan Spiritas Pkwy, Little Elm 940-369-3720
Hodge Elementary 3900 Grant Parkway, Denton 940-369-2800
Houston Elementary 3100 Teasley Lane, Denton 940-369-2900
Martinez Elementary 2701 Eppright Dr, Little Elm 940-369-3740
McNair Elementary 1212 Hickory Creek Rd, Denton 940-369-3600
Nelson Elementary 3909 Teasley Lane, Denton 940-369-1400
Newton Rayzor Elementary 1400 Malone Street, Denton 940-369-3700
Paloma Creek Elementary 1600 Navo Road, Aubrey 972-347-7300
Pecan Creek Elementary 4400 Lakeview Blvd., Denton 940-369-4400
Providence Elementary 1000 F.M. 2931, Aubrey 940-369-1900
Reeves Elementary School 2225 Riney Rd, Denton 940-369-3760
Rivera Elementary 701 Newton Street, Denton 940-369-3800
Sandbrock Ranch Elementary 3690 Hunter Street, Aubrey 940-304-3500
Savannah Elementary 1101 Cotton Exchange Dr, Aubrey 972-347-7400
Shultz Elementary 1502 Hanover Drive, Denton 940-369-4500
Stephens Elementary 133 Garza Road, Shady Shores 940-369-0800
Union Park Elementary 7301 Fieldwood Way, Aubrey 940-369-0900
W.S. Ryan Elementary 201 W. Ryan Road, Denton 940-369-4600
Middle Schools
Calhoun Middle 709 West Congress St, Denton 940-369-2400
Cheek Middle 200 Denton Way, Aubrey 972-347-7680
Crownover Middle 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth 940-369-4700
Harpool Middle 9601 Stacee Lane, Lantana 940-369-1700
McMath Middle 1900 Jason Drive, Denton 940-369-3300
Myers Middle 131 Garza Road, Shady Shores 940-369-1500
Navo Middle 1701 Navo Road, Aubrey 972-347-7500
Independence
Rodriguez Middle 8650 Martop Road, Oak Point 972-347-7050
Strickland Middle 3003 N. Bell Avenue, Denton 940-369-4200
High Schools
Braswell High School 26750 E. University, Aubrey 972-347-7700
Denton High School 3001 Bronco Way, Denton 940-369-2000
Fred Moore High School 815 Cross Timber Street, Denton 940-369-4000
Guyer High School 7501 Teasley Lane, Denton 940-369-1000
LaGrone Academy 1504 Long Road, Denton 940-369-4850
Ryan High School 5101 E. McKinney Street, Denton 940-369-3000
Other
Lester Davis School DAEP 1125 Davis St., Denton 940-369-4050
Sparks Campus 210 S. Woodrow Lane, Denton 940-349-2468