GENERAL - Pioneer W.S. Peters brought first settlers as part of a land grant in 1848.  Dairy farms flourished here prior to World War II.  City established in 1953 when the North Richland Hills Civic League was denied annexation to neighboring Richland Hills.  As with most towns in the Metroplex, the city has grown in recent years, making it the third largest in Tarrant County.  Home of Tarrant County Jr. College Northeast Campus.

Iron Horse Golf Course is a challenging 18 hole municipal course designed by Dick Phelps that traverses through hardwood forest, meandering creeks, and under a railroad trestle.  Train depot styled clubhouse.  For information and tee time, 827-485-6666. 6200 Skylark Circle (Meadow lakes exit off N.E. Loop 820.)
For information shopping, dining, and points of interest, call the city's Economic Development Department at 8127-581-5567.
CHANNEL CAT FISH PONDS - Try your luck! Ponds stocked weekly for public fishing.  Open daily from daylight until dusk.  7712 Davis Blvd. Tel 817-428-6608.  Admission and fees per pound of catfish.

MOUNTASIA FAMILY FUN CENTER -  A 36 hole miniature golf course takes golfers through caves, waterfalls, and other obstacles.  Also features Can-Am go-cart racetrack, bumper boat ride, and baseball & softball cages. 7,000 square foot clubhouse includes latest video games available.  8707 Grapevine Highway.  Tel 817-788-0990.  admission.

NRH GALLERY - Contemporary art gallery.  hosts major exhibits in association with schools, libraries, and businesses through the D/FW region.  Open Tues. - Fri. noon - 5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 6515 1 Smithfield Rd. (In Historic Smithfield) For information call 817-281-5991

NRH20 - Municipal owned water park features a fountain entrance and shallow wading stream, children's play area, wave pool, 600 linear foot "endless river," water slides, sand volleyball court, meeting pavilion, arcade, gift shop, and concessions.  All inclusive admission ticket! Open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. sun - thurs. , Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. during summer.  From N.E. Loop 820, take Texas 26 north to 9001 Grapevine Hwy. For information call 817-656-6500.
PARKS - Five parks are found throughout the city offering places to picnic and play.  Most noted is the Adventure World Park, a 10 acre facility fully handicapped accessible.  Playground offers recreational play while teaching skills to children.  Included is a mock train and helicopter; a fitness section with sit-up and pull-up bars; and abstract equipment.  Adventure World is on Starnes Road between Holiday and Douglas Lanes.
SMITHFIELD - Historic community annexed by city in 1958.  Community named for Eli Smith, on whose land the townsite was located.  Cattle trails to the north went through the area prior to the arrival of the St. Louis and Southwestern of Texas Railroad.  Historical markers at Smithfield Depot, cemetery, Masonic Lodge and three churches along Main St. and Smithfield Road.