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2024-25 ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES

Parks and Recreation

The Burleson Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing community life by
delivering exceptional experiences through top-quality public spaces, trails, and recreational
opportunities. Our vision is to enrich daily lives through parks and recreation, creating meaningful
impacts across the community.

Our parks significantly elevate the quality of life in Burleson by offering a diverse range of active
and passive recreational opportunities. These spaces provide venues to enjoy nature, engage in
physical activities, and foster community connections. We uphold a commitment to operational
excellence, ensuring our parks are safe, clean, and well-maintained. Our parks system is also
integral in developing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, supporting alternative
transportation through trails and neighborhood sidewalks. Additionally, we honor our veterans
and loved ones with memorial spaces, including the Fire Station 16 Memorial Garden, Burleson
Memorial Cemetery, and Veteran’s Plaza.

The Burleson Recreation Center is a cornerstone of our recreational offerings, featuring fitness,
aquatics, athletics, and a variety of programs for both members and visitors. The center includes
a splash pad that provides a free aquatic play environment for everyone.

Our athletic programs cater to diverse needs with adult leagues, specialized clinics, introductory
sports education, and partnerships with youth associations. These collaborations offer a wide
range of sports opportunities across our three sports complexes: Chisenhall, Hidden Creek
Softball, and Bartlett Soccer Complex.

The Hidden Creek Golf Course is our municipal golf facility, featuring a full-scale operation with
a pro shop and restaurant. Its goal is to provide a premier 18-hole golf experience for the
Burleson community and golf enthusiasts. The course also contributes to the local economy
through tournaments and serves as a tourist attraction for the North Texas region.

Special Events & Programs aim to unite the community through a diverse array of events, from
family-oriented activities to cultural celebrations. We balance community needs and interests
with programs in camps, athletics, nutrition, special needs, community achievements, and
collaborations with businesses, non-profits, civic organizations, and school districts.

The Russell Farm Art Center offers a unique experience through its historic farm and art center.
Visitors can explore facilities dating back to 1847, create art, attend events or programs, or simply
enjoy a peaceful retreat amid the animals and country landscape.

Volunteers play a crucial role in every program, park, and event we host. Our department
manages volunteers, adopt-a-spot programs, beautification agreements, and partnerships with
Keep Burleson Beautiful to enhance all our initiatives and spaces.

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