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connections are the various schools, both AISD and private, various faith-based organizations, Tarrant County College, UTA,
Police Department, Water Department, senior living residents, and apartment complexes, to name a few.

The Arlington Public Library is accredited through the Texas State Library and Archive Commission and is a certified member
of ProLiteracy Worldwide and the Tarrant Literacy Coalition for Adult Education.
The Library services offered are many and varied, and we hope that we have whatever it is you are looking for, from books,
magazines, DVDs, eBooks, downloadable audio books, lendable technology, and streaming videos to programs, spaces, and
experiences for people of all ages and stages of life.

The Municipal Court is a state trial court that operates at the municipal level of government and
has jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanors, city ordinances, and civil violations in Arlington.
Municipal courts serve the important function of preserving public safety, protecting quality of life, and
deterring future criminal behavior. The Arlington Municipal Court departmental units are comprised of
the following divisions: Administration, Citation Entry, Dockets, Records, Warrants, Customer Service,
Mailroom, and Collections. Municipal court clerks have the authority to perform ministerial and
administrative duties. These duties include processing the
clerical work of the court, administering daily operations,
maintaining court records and dockets, and processing fine payments and bonds.

More people come into contact with municipal courts than with all other Texas courts
combined. As such, the Arlington Municipal Court implements best practices in court
management and performance assessment in our processes and procedures. Court
personnel serve an important role in promoting procedural justice, public confidence
and integrity, and impartiality of the justice system in Arlington.

The City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) is dedicated to its mission of providing quality
facilities and services that are responsive to a diverse community and sustained with a focus on partnerships, innovation, and
environmental leadership.

APRD oversees a diverse range of programs, projects and services with
one thing in common: people. We work with the community to create and
operate beautiful, accessible public spaces and facilities for all to enjoy.
We also produce programs and events that enrich the lives of community
members – culturally, socially, and physically.

With more than 4,700 acres of parks, recreation facilities, open spaces,
natural trails, and playgrounds, there are many opportunities for open
play and exercise in Arlington – The American Dream City.

Current major capital projects for the parks department include the Active
Adult Center (anticipated completion in Winter 2024), Phase II development of Richard Simpson Park, Rotary Dream Park,
Mineral Well Public Plaza at Arlington City Hall, the Korean Defense Memorial and Memorial to the Fallen at Veterans Park, and
realignment of trail sections at River Legacy Park due to erosion and connecting the west end of River Legacy to Fort Worth's
Trinity Trail system. These capital projects align with the City Council priorities to Champion Great Neighborhoods and Support
Our Youth and Families.

Texas Rangers Golf Club played host to the Veritex Bank Championship in 2023, welcoming some of the best golfers in the
world to Arlington for the Korn Ferry Tour event.

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