Real estate is all about location. These apartments are no exception. Located on a quiet street, between an assisted living center and another apartment complex, The Lodge at Riverpark is easily accessible without being a high-traffic area. It's close to all the major highways of the big city, while still feeling like suburbia. The neighborhood is fully developed with lots of older shade trees. With gated access to the Trinity Trails, it's the perfect location for bikers, runners, and anyone
...looking to take a leisurely stroll. In the Spring of 2016, a new planned development will open across the river that will be anchored by a Whole Foods and include other community aspects like an outdoor pavilion and a Zoe's Kitchen. Apartment residents will be able to use pedestrian, low-water bridges to get to the new development on foot or by bicycle. It will have the convenience of walking distance with the sound and traffic buffer of the Trinity River.
The apartment units themselves are cozy and have plenty of closet space. Appliances and countertops could use some updating, though. Floor plans range from one to three bedrooms and include washer and dryer.
The apartments advertise a variety of amenities to draw new residents: sand volleyball courts, pool with spa, fitness center, gated community, tanning bed, movie theater, and party area that includes a pool table. At first glance, it all looks fine. Upon further inspection you will discover that approximately half of the cardio equipment in the fitness center is out of order and stays that way. The pool consistently has leaves at the bottom, and the spa makes bubbles but doesn't heat up. The net on the sand volleyball court tends to sag, and the court itself has grass growing in it. Inside, there is only one pool cue with a good tip. The drive-thru gates are often broken and remain open, defeating the purpose of a gated community. The gate to the Trinity Trails is supposed to lock, too, but it doesn't, leaving the property vulnerable there as well.
Pets are allowed and evidence of them are everywhere, even though there are doggy-doo stations and a dog park on the grounds. Management does nothing to alleviate the mess. There's also a feral cat population.
Maintenance guys are friendly and respond to requests in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, they often have to be called back for the same problem more than once because the initial "quick fix" didn't last. Great location with sub-par management.
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