6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Local & Community

The Colony has a personality all its own. Wrapped along the shore of Lewisville Lake and anchored by the buzzing Grandscape district, it offers lake-town charm with big-city convenience, and it happens to be where our practice first opened its doors. We know this community from the inside, so consider this a friendly local guide to living in The Colony, from what to do to what makes it such a comfortable place to raise a family.

The City by the Lake

The Colony earned its nickname honestly. Lewisville Lake wraps much of the city, and the shoreline parks, marinas, and trails give it a relaxed, outdoorsy feel you do not always find in a fast-growing suburb. It is established enough to have mature trees and real community roots, but close enough to Frisco, Plano, and the wider Metroplex that nothing feels far away. That balance of laid-back and connected is a big part of the appeal.

Things to do

The headline attraction is Grandscape, one of the largest mixed-use developments in the country, anchored by Nebraska Furniture Mart and packed with shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Beyond it, Lewisville Lake is the backyard: boating, fishing, and lakeside parks are all part of everyday life here. Add in local festivals, sports leagues, and an easy hop to everything Frisco offers, and weekends fill themselves.

Neighborhoods

The Colony offers a genuine range, from established lakeside neighborhoods to the newer, amenity-rich sections of Castle Hills that spill into the area. You will find everything from starter homes to upscale master-planned living, which is part of why the community stays so mixed and welcoming. Whatever stage of life you are in, there tends to be a corner of The Colony that fits.

Schools

The Colony is served by Lewisville ISD, including The Colony High School, home of the Cougars. The district blends long-established campuses with newer facilities, and as with any growing area, it is smart to confirm the exact attendance zones for the specific neighborhood you are eyeing, since boundaries can shift over time.

Family healthcare and smiles

Because The Colony is where Elate began, we have deep roots in this community’s family care. Our original office sits near the FM 423 and SH 121 intersection, easy to reach from Castle Hills, Stewart Creek, and the lakeside neighborhoods. We treat every age, from a child’s first evaluation to braces for teens and low-profile clear aligners for adults, and consultations are always free. For families settling in, having a trusted orthodontist right in town is one less thing to sort out.

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