Incorporated in 1949, the City of River Oaks is located in Tarrant County and is part of the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. The estimated population of River Oaks is 7,000 plus people.

River Oaks sits just off State Highway 183 where it branches of to become the busy Westworth/River Oaks Boulevard. The community is adjacent to the massive Fort Worth Naval Air/Joint Reserve Base and the eastern shores of glimmering Lake Worth is just 2 miles to the west. The city is 5 miles from the City of Fort Worth and about 30 miles west from the City of Dallas.

Primarily a residential community, the residents of White Oaks generally commute a short distance to the many work and business opportunities available in the prosperous Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Nearby Fort Worth is the sixth largest city in Texas with a population of over half-a-million people. The city is the headquarters of such corporate giants like American Airlines, Alcon, Radio Shack, and Pier One Imports. Dallas is the largest city in the state and is known for their high-tech, biotechnology, and telecommunications industries.

There is many things to do within the City of River Oaks. A popular pasttime for residents is enjoying the extensive trails network running through the community that is ideal for walking, biking, or horseback riding. For a greater amount of attractions, one only needs to venture outside to city to tap into the Metroplex.