Woodhaven is a neighborhood at the corner of

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and the Loop 820 East interchange in

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. The neighborhood is bounded by the Trinity River to the north and the former CBS Channel 11

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studios to the south. The Woodhaven Country Club, which has a clubhouse, a 6,543-yard, par 71, 18-hole golf course, a swimming pool, and tennis courts, is the center of the community.History of Woodhaven
" ''Woodhaven Neighborhood Association''. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.

History

In 1969 a group of investors, including

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, bought a tract of the Boaz Ranch Estate and announced on April 14, 1969 that it intended to develop the area into a community. Development of the residences began in the 1970s. The country club opened on July 3, 1973.

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, a professional golfer, helped design the golf course. In 1998 the residents founded Woodhaven Community Development, Inc.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Residents are zoned to schools in the

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. Some areas are zoned to Eastern Hills Elementary School and other areas are zoned to Lowery Road Elementary School.Woodhaven Local Schools
" ''Woodhaven Community Development''. Retrieved on January 27, 2009. All residents are zoned to Meadowbrook Middle School and

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. Catholic schools are operated by the Diocese of Fort Worth. Area Catholic schools in Fort Worth include St. Rita Catholic School (PreK3-8),

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, and St. Ignatius of Loyola College Preparatory School. Area Catholic Schools in Arlington include Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School (PreK-8). Other nearby private schools in Fort Worth include Center For Creative Living School (K-8), Oakridge School (K-12), Temple Christian School (K-12), East Fort Worth Montessori Academy (PreK-5),

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(PreK-9 with 12th grade in 2012)

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(1-12 and Age 4-Adult), Temple Christian Schools (K-12), and

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(formerly Meadowbrook Legacy Christian Academy and Meadowbrook Christian School (K-12). Nearby private schools in Arlington include

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(Early childhood-12), Gateway School, and Country Day School of Arlington (Age 2-K) Nearby private schools in Arlington and Pantego include the Arlington Campus of

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.Pantego academy takes giant step forward
" ''

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''. July 28, 2008. B02 Metro. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.

Colleges and universities

Area colleges and universities include

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Texas Wesleyan University Texas Wesleyan University is a private Methodist university in Fort Worth, Texas. It was founded in 1890 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The main campus is located in the Polytechnic Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth. Its mascot is th ...

, and

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(UTA).

Public libraries

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operates the Fort Worth East Regional Library. The facility opened on October 25, 1996.East Regional Library
" ''City of Fort Worth''. Retrieved on January 27, 2009.

References

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