Richland Hills is a city in Tarrant County,

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, United States. The population was 8,621 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Richland Hills has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 8,621 people, 3,247 households, and 2,184 families residing in the city. There were 3,441 housing units.

Arts and culture

Richland Hills is listed with the

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as being a City on the Texas Lakes Trail. There are no shopping malls in Richland Hills, however a regional complex, North East Mall in

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, serves most of the Mid-Cities and Northeastern Tarrant County.

Parks and recreation

Parks in Richland Hills include: *Link Plaza, which features a water feature, pavilion and The Link Event and Recreation Center. * Kate Baker Park * Rosebud Park * Creek Trail Park * Windmill Park

Government

Richland Hills operates under a charter adopted in 1986, which provides for a "Council-Manager" form of government. The Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council Members elected at large. The Council determines the overall goals and objectives for the city, establishes policies and adopts the city's annual operating budget. Richland Hills is a member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association.

Education

The city of Richland Hills is served by the Birdville Independent School District.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Roads

Three state highways pass through Richland Hills: * Texas State Highway 183 (Baker Boulevard) * Texas State Highway 121 (Airport Freeway) * Texas State Highway 26 (Boulevard 26 / Grapevine Highway)

Public transportation

On November 8, 2016, the city of Richland Hills withdrew from the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA), ceasing bus and paratransit operations offered by FWTA in the city. In its lieu, the city provides residential transportation services to seniors and mobility impaired passengers through a third-party provider. On February 17, 2024, Richland Hills station on the

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closed.

Notable people

* Boyd Bartley (1920–2012), baseball player; died in Richland Hills * Paul Dennis Reid (1957–2013), serial killer; born in Richland Hills

Notes

References

External links

City of Richland Hills – Official Website
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