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There are community-wide events hosted throughout the year such as Founders Day, Boo Bash, an
               annual Veterans Tribute, the Hot Sounds of Summer concert series and many more activities to keep

               citizens engaged and connected.


               For avid golf fans, Hidden Creek Golf Course was built in 1997, and recently underwent a renovation.  It
               has been voted the "toughest public golf course" in the DFW two years running by the Ft. Worth

               Business Press and the Dallas Business Journal listed Hidden Creek in the "top five public golf courses in

               the state".  It boasts a well-designed, moderately challenging golf course complete with a pro shop, a
               restaurant, and practice facilities. More information can be found on Hidden Creek Golf Course
               website. (http://www.hiddencreekgc.com/)


               Other community features are:

                 • Senior Activity Center open to citizens 50 or older

                 • Russel Farm Art Center, offering art woodworking
                    classes and a wonderful outdoor venue to host

                    wedding, reunions, or family gatherings
                 • Burleson Public Library offering books for all ages

                 • Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk) with an
                    indoor pool park, gymnasium, meeting rooms

                    which offers exercise classes and pool parties.
                    (Membership is required)

                 • Chisenhall Sports Complex, along with 16 parks
                    and playgrounds and one nature preserve

                 • Hot Sounds of Summer and Cool Sounds of Fall


               Businesses  are  racing  to  Burleson  to  serve  the  growing  population.    According  to  the  US  Census

               Bureau, the median household income is $91,215 with 95% of the population having graduated high
               school and over 27% with a Bachelor’s degree or higher.


               According to JobsEQ, the largest sector in the City of Burleson, TX is Retail Trade, employing 4,144

               workers. The next-largest sectors in the region are Accommodation and Food Services (2,898 workers)

               and Educational Services (2,195).








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