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THE CITY OF WATAUGA, TEXAS

A variety of major sporting franchises including the five time Super
Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys, the four time American League
West Divisional Champion Texas Rangers, the 2011 NBA
Championship Dallas Maverick basketball franchise, the 1999
Stanley Cup Champion Dallas Stars hockey club, Dallas Sidekicks
soccer, PGA Colonial National Golf Tournament and Byron Nelson
Classic are based in the Metroplex area. In addition, the City of
Grand Prairie established the area’s first horseracing facility, Lone Star Park.

Watauga is within a 30-mile driving distance to Six Flags Over
Texas’ amusement park and water park, Hurricane Harbor. Within
5 miles from Watauga, the City of North Richland Hills established
the State of Texas’ first municipally owned water park, NRH2O.
There are 15 churches located in Watauga that represent a variety
of denominations.

City Highlights

The City of Watauga’s slogan is “A Great
Place to Live” which is validated by the
many amenities the City offers and
affordable home prices.

➢ Capp Smith Park - The City has ten
parks throughout the City of which Capp
Smith Park is the largest. Capp Smith Park
is 36.7 acres of park land which includes a
stocked lake, amphitheater playground area
and walking trail. There are approximately
nine natural springs located within the confines of the lake area. The lake is stocked with
a variety of fish. Each fall the City hosts Kid Fish and Capp Smith Camp Out which is a
free event that features a fishing derby and hot dog dinner.

The City of Watauga maintains ten athletic fields for 220 youth and adult teams. The
City has a Community Center that offers many fitness
programs and services to its citizens. The Community
Center was expanded in 2017 to include a Senior Center
in order to better provide for the needs of senior citizens
in the community.

Hector F. Garcia Community Center

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