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Southlake TX Area Guide

Southlake is a city located in the heart of the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex in Texas. As of 2000, Southlake’s population was approximately 21,000. Southlake’s prime location is ideal for a weekend retreat full of endless shopping, dining, entertainment and much more. In December 2008, Forbes.com named Southlake the most affluent neighborhood in the United States, based on average median household income estimates. Southlake is an outstanding community where residents and businesses work together to build a community with a strong economy and a great sense of pride.

Southlake History

Settlers first came to the Southlake area in the mid-1800s. Families traveled to the area in search of the resources that the land here had to offer. Many treaties were signed with the Native Americans in the area to create borders. By 1853, a small fort named Fort Worth protected the border to the west, but the U.S. Army was ordered to move farther west. The Texas Legislature authorized the U.S. government to select land for Indian reservations inside Texas, and the last treaty made with the Comanche was signed in 1867. Settlers continued to move into Texas searching for a place to call home, and the boundary was pushed farther west.

In 1965, Southlake upgraded to a city. A volunteer fire department was formed in 1966.
In 1968, city leaders adopted a comprehensive land-use plan, which cost $6,000 and was paid for by contributions from citizens and several utility companies.

In the 1970s, with the assistance of the county, streets and roads were improved greatly. A Home Rule charter passed in 1987allowing Southlake to each year annex land equal to 10 percent of its size.

By the 1990s, many people were moving in and businesses were emerging along Southlake Boulevard. In 1996, the firm of Cooper and Stebbins approached the city with a bold shopping-center concept called Town Square, to make up for Southlake’s nonexistent downtown area. Its center, Town Hall, became home to many city offices.

Southlake Parks and Recreation

Southlake is home to more than 675 total park acres, 45 practice and game fields, 15 lighted tennis courts, lighted inline hockey facility, 6 miles of park trails, six concession and/or restroom facilities, five ponds with aeration features and 11 pavilions.
It is Southlake’s goal to provide a park system that exceeds the expectations of its patrons through manicured parks and preserved open spaces as well as educational and recreational opportunities that contribute to the growth of its patrons.

Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park is the city’s second largest park with 74 acres. Bicentennial Park has several baseball fields, basketball goals, an in-line hockey rink, a Tennis Center with pro shop, a large playground, two small community buildings, Liberty Gardens, and support facilities.

Bob Jones Park
Bob Jones Park totals nearly 500 acres. The park hosts a 6 acre pond with a pavilion that offers a fishing area. On the far north drive entrance, an equestrian parking lot houses trailer parking, corral pens, hitching posts, a picnic area, and a ranch faucet.

Liberty Park at Sheltonwood
Liberty Park at Sheltonwood is a relatively large undeveloped neighborhood park. The site is suited for a number of mid- to low-impact activities.

Plaza Park
Plaza Park is located on Grand Avenue in the restaurant district. Plaza Park features a paved plaza with a trellis system, fountain, and beautiful landscaping. The park is a great place to rest while enjoying all that Southlake Town Square has to offer.

For a complete list of parks in the area click here

Southlake Events

Southlake is home to many great events perfect for everyone in the family. Southlake features the popular Art in the Square, Independence Day celebration and Oktoberfest. Don’t forget your camera because you won’t want to miss out on capturing all the great memories you’ll be making here in Southlake!

Art in the Square
The 10th annual Art in the Square will take place in Southlake Town Square, an upscale retail and business development with a beautiful park setting. This Fine Arts show has been described as outstanding by artists and art publications. Art in the Square also offers great food, a variety of quality music, children’s art activities and 3 student art programs.

Independence Day
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, strolling entertainers, food and pavilion entertainment by local performers

Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a three-day festival featuring a wide variety of entertainment, arts and crafts exhibitors, German foods and drink, and activities for adults and kids.

Southlake Attractions

Southlake is home to great attractions that will keep you occupied all year long. Come visit the Southlake Town Square and stroll through the shops or enjoy a meal. You won’t want to miss visiting the Town Square on your visit to Southlake!

Southlake Town Square
Enjoy shopping and dining in this all in one retail marvel. Southlake Town Square is home to a variety of annual events and entertainment activities in addition to its wide diversity and national and local tenants.

For more information on Southlake TX visit the official website by clicking here

For the Southlake Town Square website click here

For the Southlake Chamber of Commerce website click here

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