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Weather and Recreation

Warm summers and mild winters mean families can enjoy parks year-round, including the
splash pad at Sonora Park. Spanning 22 acres, Sonora is Kennedale’s largest recreational facility
and offers a playground, fishing dock, trails, 9-hole disc golf course, ball fields, and the splash
pad.

Kennedale also has TownCenter Park adjacent to the Shops at TownCenter. The park has a
butterfly garden, outdoor pavilion, 9/11 Memorial, Veterans Memorial, walking paths, Eagle
Fountain, and Clock Tower. It is also home to many events, like the annual Hometown
Christmas celebration.

Population and Local Economy

After an election in July of 1947, the Town of Kennedale incorporated with a population of 300
people. By 1950, the population had increased to 500 and a petition to the State of Texas was
approved, which changed the Township into a recognized City. In more recent years, Kennedale
is becoming one of Tarrant County's fastest growing cities. The City had a population of 8,517 in
the 2020 census and has grown to 3,199 active water accounts with 9,800 people. The median
income for a household in the city is $112,646 and per capita income is $44,483.

Kennedale is located at the nexus of US Interstate 20 and State Highway 287 on low rolling hills
about ten miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth. Residents enjoy life in a quiet community
that is 6.6 square miles, in between two of the five largest cities in Texas. The City provides a

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