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MESQUITE

Population 105,049

Altitude 491

General

One of the fastest growing cities in the state (1950 population was 1,684). Adjacent to the east city limit of Dallas. Established in 1872 as a stoop on T&P Railroad, named for nearby Mesquite Creek. More than 1,115 acres of parks, 2 golf courses, 4 public swimming pools and recreation centers. Hot air balloonfest in July attracts some 250,000 to see hot air balloons from all over the U.S. along with aircraft flyovers, parachute jumps, arts, crafts, and musical entertainment.

DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY

MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

MESQUITE OPRY

RAINBOW PARK

SAMUELL FARM

St. Elizabeth Orthodox Catholic Church

Attractions

DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY - One half-mile racetrack features all types of vehicle races, including sprint cars, super modified, modifieds, and motorcycles. Races are Fri. - Sat. Mar. - Nov. U.S. 80; exit Lawson Road. Admission. Information call 214-222-2421.
MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO - Established in 1958 as an experiment in ongoing rodeo; has become popular attracting with coverage on The Nashville Network. Facilities include grandstand seating for 6,500; restaurant, air-conditioned suite that can be rented for parties and rodeo viewing. Pony rides and Kiddie Korral for youngsters. Performances Fri. Sat. nights April - Sept. near LBJ Freeway (I-635) and military Parkway Exit. For schedule call 214-285-8777.
MESQUITE OPRY - Specializing in family entertainment. Opry features classic country music from nationally known stars and local talent and guest performers. Every Sat. night. 214 West Davis. Admission. For information call 214-285-8931.
Mesquite Independent School District
Mesquite Public Library
RAINBOW PARK - Enclosed air-conditioned amusement ;park geared for children. Has rides, games and activities. hours vary during season. 1210 Seyene Road.
SAMUELL FARM - 340 acre farm features a variety of animals to experience life on a working farm. Maintained to recall farming days of 1800's to early 1900s. Features include ponds for fishing, picnic tables, hayrides, hiking and horse trails. Open Tues. Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 100 East U.S. 80 East. exit Beltline Road.

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