City of Benbrook
911 Winscott Road
Benbrook, TX 76126
(817) 249-3000
(817) 249-0884 fax

Parks and Recreation

The City of Benbrook’s Parks Department is responsible for maintaining Benbrook’s parks system, public rights-of-way, and Benbrook Cemetery. Benbrook currently has 1,069 total park acres (including natural areas) and four developed parks comprising approximately 120 acres. In addition, three undeveloped park areas are preserved in their natural state and may be developed in the future. The Parks Department has 8 full-time employees and an annual operating budget of $773,632.  To contact the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Mario Rodriguez, click here or call 817-249-5580.

Parks & Facilities
Reservations
Programs
Rules & Regulations
Links

Parks & Facilities

Benbrook Lake - Inquiries regarding Benbrook Lake should be directed to the Army Corps of Engineers, as Benbrook Lake and the vast majority of the area adjoining Benbrook Lake (including Holiday Park) are owned, operated and managed by the Corps of Engineers. Click here for Benbrook Lake information.

Dutch Branch Park - Dutch Branch Park is the Benbrook’s central, featured park facility. Amenities include three playgrounds including Castle and Robot playgrounds, a walking track, two lighted sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, multi-use courts, basketball goals, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, duck pond, pavilions, concession stand, picnic areas with grills, and restrooms. Click here for an aerial view of the Athletic Complex at Dutch Branch Park.

Hike/Bike Trails - The Winscott Road Hike/Bike Trail connects Benbrook to the Trinity Trail system.  Future plans include a comprehensive on-road and off-road network.

Senior Center – Located at 1010 Mercedes Street, the Benbrook Senior Center is open weekdays from 8 AM to 2 PM, except holidays. Activities include walking, exercise classes, games, crafts, health screenings, tax counseling, defensive driving classes, covered dish luncheons, lunch outings, day trips, game night, and dances. Call 817-249-6300 or click here for more information.

Tennis Courts - Lighted tennis courts are available on a first come, first serve basis. Tennis courts are located at both Dutch Branch Park and Timbercreek Park.

Timbercreek Park - Timbercreek Park is located within the Timbercreek subdivision at the end of Park Drive. Amenities include a playground, tennis court, multi-use court, practice soccer field, picnic areas and pedestrian bridge.  Click here for an aerial view of Timbercreek Park.

Twilight Park - Located in north Benbrook between Twilight Drive South and Mary's Creek Drive, Twilight Park features a playground, swing set, picnic tables, benches and pedestrian bridge. Click here for an aerial view of Twilight Park.

 

Reservations

Baseball Field Reservations - Baseball fields may be reserved at a cost of $10 /hour. Make reservation by clicking here or by calling 817-249-3000.

Pavilion Reservations - Pavilions #1, #2, #3 and #4 (map) may be reserved by clicking here or by calling 817-249-3000. The cost to reserve a pavilion (per day) is $40 for Benbrook residents and $50 for non-residents. All other pavilions including the pavilions at Castle Park and adjoining the Dutch Branch Park Duck Pond are on a first come, first serve basis and may not reserved. Pavilions do not have grills, electric or water service.

Soccer Field Reservations - The Dutch Branch Park soccer field may be reserved at a cost of $20/hour ($100 refundable deposit with light usage). Make reservations by clicking hereor by calling 817-249-3000.

 

Programs

Recreation Programs - Recreation programs including basketball, aerobics, tumbling, flag football, etc. are administered by the Benbrook Community Center/YMCA (BCC/YMCA). To contact the BCC/YMCA, click here or call 817-249-0500.

Youth Baseball and Softball - All youth baseball and softball programs are administered by the Benbrook Youth Baseball/Softball Association, a volunteer, non-profit organization. For more information about youth baseball and softball programs, click here.

Youth Soccer – Youth soccer programs are administered by the Benbrook Community Center/YMCA.

 

Rules & Regulations

Alcohol Consumption - It is a violation of Benbrook Ordinance to possess or consume alcohol in any Benbrook park area excluding pavilions #1 and #2.

Camping - Camping in any Benbrook park is by special permit only and is generally prohibited. Camp sites adjoining Benbrook Lake are available through the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Park Use Rules and Regulations - The Benbrook Municipal Code, Chapter 12.16, establishes rules and regulations for park area use.

 

Links

Benbrook Community Center/YMCA

Benbrook Stables

Benbrook Youth Baseball and Softball Association

Whitestone Golf Course.

 

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