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Forney, TX Neighborhood Guide | Gateway Cedars Apartments

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Forney, TX Neighborhood Guide | Gateway Cedars Apartments

Gateway Cedars Apartments sits inside the Gateway master-planned development in Forney, TX, giving residents quick access to major roads, established parks, and everyday shopping and dining. Here's a closer look at what surrounds the community.

Commuting & Major Roads

  • US Highway 80 provides a direct route to Downtown Dallas
  • FM 548 and FM 1641 offer additional access points around Forney
  • Quick access to Interstate 20
  • Convenient connections to Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Terrell, and Rockwall

Major Employers

  • Amazon Fulfillment Centers 
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center 
  • Dallas Regional Medical Center 
  • Walmart Distribution Center 
  • Forney Independent School District 
  • City of Forney 
  • Trinity Valley Community College 
  • Numerous employers throughout East Dallas and Mesquite

Schools

  • Crosby Elementary School 
  • Brown Middle School 
  • North Forney High School 
  • Trinity Valley Community College 
  • Eastfield College (Dallas College)

Parks & Recreation

  • Gateway Parks, just minutes from the community
  • Forney Community Park and Spellman Amphitheater Park
  • Mulberry Park
  • Lake Ray Hubbard for outdoor recreation

Shopping & Dining

  • Gateway Marketplace, with retail and dining options nearby
  • The Village at Gateway, including Dick's Sporting Goods, EVO Entertainment and more
  • H-E-B, Target, Costco, Walmart Supercenter, Kroger, ALDI, and Tom Thumb for everyday errands
  • Buc-ee's Terrell
  • Local favorites like Texas Roadhouse, Eno's Pizza Tavern, Stash's Table & Fable, and Panera Bread

Entertainment & Attractions

  • AMC Mesquite 30 for movies close to home
  • Urban Air Adventure Park for an active outing
  • Spellman Museum of Forney History for a look at local heritage

Between the parks, the shopping, and the easy highway access, the area around Gateway Cedars gives residents plenty of reasons to stay close to home and just as many reasons to head out and explore. View our Amenities to see how community life at Gateway Cedars complements everything Forney has to offer.