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La Fontaine Area Guide

Welcome to North Richland Hills, Texas. Just minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth, North Richland Hills is the third largest City in Tarrant County with more than 66,100 residents, 1,200 businesses and 30 major employers. North Richland Hills has much to offer with an excellent blend of neighborhoods, parks, dining, shopping, office and manufacturing space. North Richland Hills boasts a low crime rate, an excellent public school system, one of the best public libraries in the state and nationally recognized parks and recreation program.

In 2006, North Richland Hills was named by Money Magazine as one of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States. Cities making the list had the best possible blend of good jobs, low crime, quality schools, plenty of open space, reasonable home prices and lots to do.

North Richland Hills most popular attraction for residents and visitors alike is NRH2O Family Water Park. NRH2O features the Green Extreme, the world's tallest and longest uphill water roller coaster. The 60-acre park also offers a 16,000 square foot wave pool, water slides, a two-person tube slide and an extensive water playground.

Iron Horse Golf Course is also a favorite among residents and visitors. Since opening in 1989, Iron Horse has been consistently voted among the best municipal golf courses in Texas. This challenging 18-hole Dick Phelps designed course surrounds golfers in a tranquil environment as the course meanders over scenic creeks and traverses under a railroad trestle.

Helpful Telephone Numbers & Websites

Utilities

CABLE & SATELLITE TELEVISION

Charter Cable Services
4528 West Vickery
Fort Worth, Texas
866.937.2427
www.chartercom.com

AT&T
1.800-464.7928
www.att.com

DirecTV
1.888.777.2454
www.directv.com

Dish Network
1.888.825.2557
www.dishnetwork.com

ELECTRIC
The Public Utility Commission of Texas offers a website to help you choose the retail electric provider that is right for you. Click here to visit the Texas Electric Choice web site. For information about electric providers by phone call toll-free 1.866.PWR-4-TEX (1.866.797.4839). To report a power outage, please call 1.888.313.4747.

GAS
Atmos Energy provides natural gas service to North Richland Hills residents. You may request service online at www.atmosenergy.com or by calling Atmos at 1.800-460-3030.

LANDFILL
Duncan Disposal provides access to a landfill located at 800 Mosier Valley in Arlington. There is also a drop off recycling area at the landfill. The hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The facility is closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. A utility bill or driver's license is required as proof of residency. Landfill rates are listed on the Duncan Disposal website.

RECYCLING
A private contractor, Duncan Disposal, provides residential curbside-recycling. Residents receive recycling pickup on one of their designated trash collection days. To view a collection map visit www.duncandisposal.com. New service may be established in conjunction with your water service through the Utility Customer Service office at City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820. For more information about new service, call the Utility Customer Service Office at 817.427.6200. For additional information about what may be recycled, visit www.duncandisposal.com or call 817.317.2450.

STREET LIGHTS
Maintenance and repair:
Oncor
1.888.313.4747

TELEPHONE
The Public Utility Commission of Texas offers a web site to help you choose the telephone provider that is best for you. Click here to visit the Texas Telephone Choice web site. For information by phone call toll free 1.888.782.8477.

TRASH PICK UP
Trash services are provided by Duncan Disposal. For residents north of the Cottonbelt Rail Line, garbage is picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays. For residents south of the Cottonbelt Rail Line, garbage is picked up on Mondays and Thursdays. To view a collection map visit www.duncandisposal.com. For information regarding bulk pick up or missed garbage pick up call 817.317.2450. New service may be established in conjunction with your water service through the Utility Customer Service office at City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820. For more information, please call Utility Customer Service at 817.427.6200.

WATER & SEWER SERVICE
New water service is established through the Utility Customer Service Office at City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820. Meters are read once monthly. Master card, Visa, debit card, cash, check or money order accepted. For information about new service, disconnection or billing, call Utility Customer Service at 817.427.6200. For after hours water and sewer emergencies, please call 817.427.7000.

School Districts

BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Administrative Offices
6125 E. Belknap
Haltom City, Texas 76117
817.547.5700
www.birdville.k12.tx.us

KELLER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Administrative Offices
350 Keller Parkway
Keller, Texas 76248
817.744.1000
www.kellerisd.net/kellerisd/

Neighborhood Public Schools

Birdville High School
9100 Mid Cities Boulevard
N. Richland Hills, TX 76180
817.547.8000
http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/bhs

Smithfield Middle School
8400 Main Street
N. Richland Hills, TX 76182
817.547.5000
http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/sfms

Smithfield Elementary
6724 Smithfield Road
N. Richland Hills, TX 76180
817.547.2100
http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/se

Neighborhood Private Schools

FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
7517 Bogart Drive
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817.281.6504
www.fwc.org

ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
7421 Glenview Dr.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817.284.2228
www.stjs.org

NORTH PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
7025 Mid-Cities Blvd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817.498.8456
www.npbcnrh.org

North Richland Hills Montessori
8725 North Tarrant Parkway
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817.281.9992
www.nrhmontessori.com

North Richland Hills Parks

With over 20 parks and special-use facilities, North Richland Hills makes the "great outdoors" accessible to everyone. Our picnic pavilions provide the ideal setting for a family gathering or company picnic, while our natural areas offer a retreat from a busy and hectic world. Enjoy a soccer or baseball game on one of our many athletic fields or teach your child to fish at one of our fishing ponds. With so much to see and do, our parks are the perfect destination for the entire family. Plan a family outing and visit one of the many beautiful parks in North Richland Hills. Visit the links below for detailed information about each park and click here for a printable map of the North Richland Hills Park System.

Reserve one of the beautiful park pavilions for your next outing. Several pavilions with picnic tables and grills are available for exclusive use through the rental process. Reservations are completed at the NRH Recreation Center. For more information or to check availability, please call 817/427.6600.

Dr. Pillow Park - 7501 Continental Trail
Ace Park Site - 7751 North Richland Blvd.
Norich Park - 5412 Galway Lane
Tipps Canine Hollow (Dog Park) - 7804 Davis Boulevard
Liberty Park - 5825 Holiday Lane
Tommy & Sue Brown Park - 8250 Shadywood Lane
Cross Timbers Park - 7680 Douglas Road
Adventure World Playground - 7451 Starnes
Fossil Creek Park - 6101 South Onyx Drive
Green Valley Community Park - 7701 Smithfield Road
Holiday Lane Athletic Fields - 5301 Holiday Lane
Linda Spurlock Park - 6400 Glenview Drive
Northfield Park - 7804 Davis Boulevard
Richfield Park - 7250 Chapman Road
J.B. Sandlin Park - 8925 Thornmeadow Court
Walker's Creek Park - 8403 Emerald Hills Way
Clyde Zellers Park - 4801 Vance Rd.
Legacy Park - 6800 Springdale Lane
Dick Faram Park - 8344 Amundson Dr.
Founders Park - 7908 Brandon Ct.
Kay Granger Park at Mullendore Elementary - 4100 Flory St.

North Richland Hills Recreation Center

The North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and services for the entire family. Visit our Recreation Center and you'll find it inviting, friendly and with something for everyone!

6720 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817.427.6600
www.nrhtx.com/dept_parks.aspx

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