City of Crowley, TX

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Crowley
Texas
Area
Profile

Crowley began as a farming settlement near Deer Creek before growing around the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad. Today, it offers historic character, parks, recreation, city services, and convenient access to nearby medical care.

Community Overview

About Crowley

  • Early SettlementAround 1848, pioneers began farming the area around Deer Creek.
  • Railroad HistoryThe settlement moved west to present-day downtown Crowley when the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad built pens and laid tracks.
  • DepotThe first station depot was built in 1885.
  • NamesakeNamed for S. H. Crowley, master of transportation for the railroad.
  • IncorporationCrowley incorporated on February 3, 1951 and became a city on September 3, 1972.

Government

City Services

  • Crowley City Hall201 E Main St
    817-297-2201
    ci.crowley.tx.us
  • Municipal Court201 E Main Street
    817-297-2201 Ext. 1200 or 1230
    ci.crowley.tx.us/70/Municipal-Court
  • Crowley Public Library409 S. Oak Street
    817-297-6707
    ci.crowley.tx.us/library
  • Alarm Permitsci.crowley.tx.us/88/Police-Department
  • Garbage & Recyclingci.crowley.tx.us

Resident Services

Registration

  • Voter Registrationaccess.tarrantcounty.com
  • Vehicle Registrationtxdmv.gov
  • Texas DPStxdps.state.tx.us

Hospitals

Medical Care

  • Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South11801 South Fwy, Burleson
    817-293-9110
    texashealthhuguley.org
  • Baylor Emergency Medical Center - Burleson12500 South Fwy #100, Burleson
    214-294-6250
    bayloremc.com

Parks & Rec

Bicentennial Park

  • Location900 E. Glendale
    ci.crowley.tx.us/parksites
  • OverviewA large regional park in northeast Crowley with hills, creeks, forested areas, and open space.
  • AmenitiesFeatures an 18-hole disc golf course, summer splash pad, and space for public city events.

Event Space

Crouch Event Center

  • Location900 E. Glendale
    817-297-5170
    ci.crowley.tx.us
  • UsesSpecial events, meetings, socials, birthdays, conferences, fundraisers, luncheons, banquets, wedding receptions, and recreational activities.

Recreation

Crowley Recreation Center

  • Location405 S. Oak Street
    817-297-5170
    ci.crowley.tx.us
  • FitnessFitness room with weight machines, treadmills, stair climbers, bikes, ellipticals, and dumbbells.
  • AmenitiesTwo regulation-size basketball courts, walking track, group exercise room, childcare areas, and rental spaces.

Parks

Sports Parks

  • Dionne Bagsby All-Sports Complex1859 Longhorn Trail
    Baseball, softball, soccer fields, tennis courts, pickleball lines, basketball courts, playground, and .8-mile looped trail.
  • Harry S. Teeter Park505 S Crowley Rd
    Three softball fields, covered seating, shaded picnic tables, shaded playground, and restrooms.

Memorial

Veterans Plaza

  • Location405 S. Oak Street
    817-297-5170
    ci.crowley.tx.us
  • FeaturesFive walls representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
  • TributeGranite veteran names, a fountain, bronze Soldier’s Cross replica, and names of Crowley soldiers killed in action.

Utilities

Phone, Internet & TV

  • AT&T800-288-2020
    att.com
  • Charter Communications817-509-2225
    charter.net
  • Dish Network800-333-3474
    dish.com
  • Spectrum800-892-4357
    timewarnercable.com

Utilities

Electric, Water & Gas

  • ONCOR Electric888-313-6862
    oncor.com
  • Water817-297-2201
  • Atmos Energy888-286-6700
    atmosenergy.com

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