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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, Clock Tower, and is 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 3,039 active water accounts with 10,052 people. The
median income for a household in the city is $117,853 and per capita income is $47,542.

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 highly accessible

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