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In October of 2020, the City was awarded the 2019 Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence from the Texas Chapter of the American
Planning Association.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Heritage Fest

In October 2007, the City co-sponsored the Benbrook Heritage Event in recognition of Benbrook’s 60 anniversary of incorporation as a
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municipality and 150 anniversary as a settlement. Funds are allocated in the 2020-21 Budget for the twelfth Heritage Fest scheduled for
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October 2021.

Holiday Celebrations

Every December Benbrook hosts a holiday celebration with fireworks, Christmas decorations, and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The
City’s Fire Department employees plan, organize, and administer this annual event. Funds are included in the 2020-21 Budget to continue this
holiday tradition.

Community and Employee Wellness Promotions

The City Council encourages residents to get outdoors and to enjoy local recreational amenities including over 1,000 acres of parkland with
baseball, softball, and football fields; four tennis courts; three playgrounds; miles of running and walking trails; and basketball and volleyball
courts. Residents were also reminded of Benbrook’s exceptional golf course, bike routes, and top-notch YMCA facility.

New and expanded facilities in Benbrook contribute towards efforts to promote and encourage community and employee wellness and fitness.
The Winscott Road/Lakeside Drive Hike and Bike Trail Extension Project was completed in 2013 with financing through the Capital Projects
Fund. In 2013-14, a portion of the City/County overlay program was used to construct an asphalt hike and bike trail on the south side of
Winscott Road from Beach Road to the east parking lot of the Benbrook Community Center/YMCA and to seal the existing trails on both sides
of Winscott Road.

Rolling Hills Park was officially opened on April 14, 2012. The Benbrook City Council and City Staff, along with several dozen community
members, celebrated the opening of Rolling Hills Park, located at 6970 Rolling Hills Drive. Rolling Hills Park is the first neighborhood park to
be constructed in Benbrook in nearly thirty years. The 4.3-acre park offers amenities for the entire family; facilities include: a jogging trail,
pavilion, picnic tables, a sand volleyball court, shaded playground equipment, outdoor exercise equipment, and a half-court basketball court.

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