City of Arlington, TX
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Arlington
Texas
Area
Profile
Arlington is located in Tarrant County within the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, offering major attractions, parks, hospitals, golf, sports venues, entertainment, and a true World of Wonderful experience.
Community Overview
About Arlington
- CountyTarrant County
- RegionMid-Cities region of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area
- LocationApproximately 12 miles east of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles west of downtown Dallas
- Population398,112 residents
2018 U.S. Census Bureau estimate - RecognitionSecond-largest city in Tarrant County, third-largest in the metro area, and largest Texas city that is not a county seat.
City Services
City Council
- City Council101 W. Abram Street
817-459-6777
arlingtontx.gov - MayorJeff Williams
817-459-6121 - District 1Helen Moise
817-459-6141 - District 2Sheri Capehart
817-459-6143 - District 3Marvin Sutton
817-459-6143 - District 4Andrew Piel
817-459-6141 - District 5Dr. Ignacio Nuñex
817-459-6141 - District 6Robert Shepard
817-459-6143 - District 7Dr. Victoria Ferrar-Myers
817-459-6141 - District 8Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley
817-459-6143
Public Safety
Fire, Police & Animal Services
- Fire Department Headquarters620 W. Division Street
Non-emergency: 817-459-5500
Emergency: 911
arlingtontx.gov - Police Department620 W. Division Street
Non-emergency: 817-274-4444
Emergency: 911
arlingtontx.gov - Animal Services1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd
817-459-5898
arlingtontx.gov
Resident Services
Departments
- Arlington Public Library100 S. Center Street
817-459-6900
arlingtonlibrary.org - Trash & Recycling800 Mosier Valley Road, Euless
817-317-2000
arlingtontx.gov - Municipal Court101 S. Mesquite Street
817-459-6777
arlingtontx.gov - Public Works Department101 W. Abram Street
817-459-6550
arlingtontx.gov - Water Resources Department1100 SW Green Oaks Blvd
817-275-5931
arlingtontx.gov - Voter Registrationtarrantcounty.com
- Vehicle Registration & Inspectiontarrantcounty.com
Hospitals
Medical Care
- USMD Hospital at Arlington801 W Interstate 20
817-472-3400
usmdarlington.com - Medical City Arlington3301 Matlock Road
682-509-6200
medicalcityhealthcare.com - Texas Health Arlington Memorial800 W. Randol Mill Road
817-960-6100
texashealth.org
Parks & Recreation
Department
- Parks & Recreation Department717 W. Main Street
817-459-6697
arlingtontx.gov - Outdoor LifestyleArlington offers parks, trails, lakes, playgrounds, pavilions, aquatic centers, sports fields, dog parks, and nature areas throughout the city.
Parks
Local Parks
- Bowman Springs Park14 acres
7003 West Poly Webb Road
Playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilion, restrooms, lighting, lake access, fishing, basketball, and grills. - Cravens Park86.2 acres
400 Cravens Park Drive
Basketball, trails, pond, fishing, baseball fields, picnic areas, playground, tennis, volleyball, pavilion, and restrooms. - Crystal Canyon Natural Area38.7 acres
1000 Brown Boulevard
0.5-mile soft-surface trail and parking. - Howard Moore Park10 acres
2000 Bever Boulevard
Trail, grill, picnic area, playground, shallow play pool, tennis courts, and pavilion.
Parks
Featured Parks
- Randol Mill Park1494 acres
1901 West Randol Mill Road
Basketball, trails, pond, fishing, league fields, playground, pavilion, pool, tennis, skate park, and aquatic center. - Richard Simpson Park9 acres
6300 W. Arkansas Lane
Boat ramp, fishing, floating docks, playground, grills, lake office, 10-mile paddling trail, picnic area, and restrooms. - River Legacy Park656 acres
701 N.W. Green Oaks Boulevard
8 miles of paved trails, 10-mile mountain bike trail, river overlooks, playgrounds, exercise station, and canoe launch.
Parks
More Outdoor Spaces
- S.J. Stovall Park52 acres
2800 West Sublett Road
Aquatic center, basketball, trails, equestrian trail, exercise stations, playground, splash pad, pool, tennis, and volleyball. - Tails ‘N Trails Dog Park5.7 acres
950 S.E. Green Oaks Boulevard
Benches, separate large and small dog areas, shaded areas, trails, and water fountains. - Veterans Park103 acres
3600 West Arkansas Lane
Trails, disc golf, equestrian trail, pond, picnic areas, playground, public art, and pavilion. - Woodland West Park11 acres
3200 Norwood Lane
Picnic area, playgrounds, basketball, tennis, swimming pool, and Dottie Lynn Recreation Center.
Golf Courses
Arlington Golf
- Tierra Verde Golf Club7005 Golf Club Drive
817-478-8500
arlingtongolf.com/tierra-verde
Audubon Signature Sanctuary course where golf and nature come together. - Lake Arlington Golf Course1516 W. Green Oaks Blvd
817-451-6101
arlingtongolf.com/lake-arlington-golf-course
Traditional 18-hole, par 71 course on 185 acres. - Texas Rangers Golf Club701 Brown Blvd
817-275-5941
arlingtongolf.com/texas-rangers-golf-club
World’s only Major League Baseball-branded golf course.
Golf Courses
More Golf
- Rolling Hills Country Club401 E. Lamar Blvd
817-274-1072
rolling-hills.net
Private club on 100 picturesque acres in North Arlington. - Golf Center Arlington1301 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd
817-469-9005
golfcenterofarlington.com
TopTracer golf range, miniature golf, event spaces, and group entertainment.
Annual Events
Spring & Summer
- MavPlays at UT Arlington502 South Cooper Street
New theater by resident playwrights during a two-week April run. - Art on the Greene1601 East Randol Mill Road
Three-day art festival at Richard Greene Linear Park in late May. - KAABOO Texas1 AT&T Way
Live entertainment, music, comedy, art, cuisine, craft drinks, and curated amenities. - Center Stage100 West Abram Street
Free outdoor concerts at Levitt Pavilion in Downtown Arlington. - Light Up ArlingtonDowntown Arlington
Fourth of July games, food, rides, music, and fireworks.
Annual Events
Fall & Holiday Events
- Frame 4 FrameVarious locations
Music, film, art exhibitions, classes, screenings, and workshops. - Texas Christkindl Market1650 East Randol Mill Road
German-style holiday shopping, food, gifts, decorations, and family fun. - Symphony Arlington224 North Center Street
Annual carol sing-along and holiday magic. - Holiday Lights ParadeDowntown Arlington
Parade, Christmas tree lighting, and photos with Santa. - Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic1 AT&T Way
NCAA football matchup at AT&T Stadium.
Arts & Culture
Museums & Music
- Arlington Museum of Art201 W. Main Street
817-275-4600
arlingtonmuseum.org
Exhibits, children’s art camp, lectures, classes, workshops, and community programming. - Arlington Music Hall224 N Center Street
817-226-4400
arlingtonmusichall.net
Historic venue originally opened in 1950 as a movie theater. - Levitt Pavilion100 W. Abram Street
817-543-4308
levittpavilionarlington.org
More than 50 free outdoor concerts each year in Downtown Arlington.
Major Attractions
Stadium District
- AT&T Stadium1 AT&T Way
817-892-4000
attstadium.com
Home of the Dallas Cowboys, Cotton Bowl Classic, Big 12 Championship, concerts, football, rodeos, and more. - Choctaw Stadium734 Stadium Drive
arlington.org/things-to-do/attractions
Former Texas Rangers home and multi-purpose complex for sports, concerts, banquets, and events. - Globe Life Field734 Stadium Drive
817-533-1972
mlb.com/rangers/ballpark/globe-life-field
Retractable roof ballpark and home of the Texas Rangers.
Entertainment
Esports & Texas Live!
- Esports Stadium Arlington1200 Ballpark Way
817-459-5060
esportsstadium.gg
100,000-square-foot dedicated esports facility and gaming center. - Texas Live!1650 E. Randol Mill Road
817-852-6688
texas-live.com
Entertainment, restaurants, accommodations, live music, sports viewing, and events.
Outdoor Attractions
Lake Arlington
- Lake Arlington6300 W. Arkansas Lane
817-451-6860
tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/arlington
A premier outdoor destination for fishing, canoeing, golf, and relaxing near the city center.
Family Attractions
Theme Parks
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor1800 E. Lamar Boulevard
817-640-8900
sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas
North Texas water park with more than 40 rides and attractions. - Six Flags Over Texas2201 E. Road to Six Flags Street
817-640-8900
sixflags.com/overtexas
212-acre theme park and the first amusement park in the Six Flags chain.
Education & Discovery
Learning Attractions
- International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame621 Six Flags Drive
817-385-8215
bowlingmuseum.com
Sports museum preserving and exhibiting the 5,000-year history of bowling. - UTA Planetarium700 Planetarium Place
817-272-1183
uta.edu/planetarium
Planetarium experience exploring the moon, stars, sky, and universe.
Historic Attractions
Top O’ Hill Terrace
- HistoryHistoric site once known for a tea room, casino, escape tunnel, and secret room along Bankhead Highway.
- TodayMany historic structures remain and tell the story of the property’s colorful past.
- Contact3001 W. Division Street
817-987-1716
topohillterrace.com
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