North Richland Hills

North Richland Hills is a residential city in Tarrant County, Texas, that developed from a former dairy farming area. The city provides recreational facilities like the NRH20 Water Park and various community services throughout its neighborhoods.

North Richland Hills was founded in 1953 after Clarence Jones subdivided his dairy operation when efforts to annex to Richland Hills fell through. This founding allowed the area to establish its own governance and growth path.

Street names in the original section honor local families, while roads added in 1954 took their names from cars. This naming choice shows how the town expressed its character during its early years.

The city is best experienced by car since it consists of spread-out neighborhoods connected by roads. Visitors will find parking readily available at most facilities and should expect larger crowds at the water park during summer months.

Several notable figures from entertainment and sports have roots in this city, spanning from professional golfers to bestselling authors and actors. These local connections show that the town has produced people across many different fields.

Location: Tarrant County

Inception: 1953

Elevation above the sea: 184 m

Shares border with: Watauga, Hurst

Website: http://nrhtx.com

GPS coordinates: 32.85556,-97.21806

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:12