Denia Neighborhood History

History of the Denia Area

The Denia neighborhood takes its name from the Denia Recreation Center and Park located in the neighborhood. Mr. Newton Rayzor, a large property owner in the area, donated land for the recreation center and park site. The recreation center and park were named after Mr. Rayzor's wife, Mrs. Eugenia P. Rayzor, whose nickname was "Denia."

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Denia area was characterized by scattered farming\ranching homesteads. The first substantial residential development in the Denia area took place in 1946 when lots in the R. E. Ford Addition were subdivided and sold. Subsequent residential subdivisions including the Denworth Addition (1947), Willie H. Barnes Addition (1948), and Taylor Park Subdivision (1959) developed east of McCormick street. Over the next 30 years, residential development expanded to the north and west over vacant farmland. -- Denia Small Area Plan, p. 5

In 1965, the City of Denton dedicated Denia Park to serve as a place to relax and play for residents of Denia and southwest Denton. In 1979, the City constructed the Denia Recreation Center adjacent to Denia Park. Both Denia Park and Recreation Center have undergone expansion and renovation in recent years. Today, Denia Park covers a total of 25 acres with playgrounds, multi-use courts and parking. In 1969 the Denton Independent School District opened Frank Borman Elementary School in Denia. The school is also an important element of the neighborhood's fabric. Currently Borman's enrollment is 580 students. Borman's service area includes Denia, Bent Creek Estates, and the southwest portion of the Denton Independent School District.

In the 1950s, I -35E (Denia's northern boundary) was constructed as part of the National Interstate System. I-35E served as a barrier, somewhat isolating Denia from the University of North Texas and other adjacent neighborhoods to the north. This isolation allowed Denia to develop independently from the university and other neighborhoods.

Today, Denia is a well-established residential neighborhood. Residential growth over a forty-year (1950-1990) has provided the neighborhood with a diverse housing stock. New residential development has taken place within Denia in recent years in the form of scattered infill development and multiple lot subdivisions. The newly developed Tremont and Leslie Oaks subdivisions offer housing options ranging in price from $106,000 to $210,000. Presently Denia is made up of 27 residential subdivisions, offering a great diversity of housing. -- Denia Small Area Plan, p. 6

Location

The Denia Community is bordered by I-35E to the North, U.S. 377 (Carroll/Fort Worth Drive) to the East, Bonnie Brae to the West, and Roselawn to the South. The Denia area is directly across I-35E from the University of North Texas and within a short drive of Texas Woman's University. Numerous university professors and employees reside in the area, as do those who appreciate a residence in a central location.

Ratings

In a survey recently sent to 800 of our homeowners, our neighborhoods' top ratings were for having good friendly neighbors and for being a quiet, safe environment. Everyone likes the convenient access to I35 and to downtown Denton and shopping. We consider our neighborhood a good place to live and raise a family.

Denia Area Community Group

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