Situated northwest of downtown Fort Worth, this “rural suburb” is a small and affordable Texas town that’s growing. It’s the place to live for families and retirees alike who want to live a quiet, peaceful life. Azle is a convenient suburban city that’s a 30-minute drive down Highway 199 to Fort Worth.
It’s also one of many Texas counties situated inside of two counties: Tarrant and Parker.
With less than 15,000 people in the 2020 Census, Azle is still small enough to be friendly but big enough to be modern. The mix of rural and suburban landscapes offers a beautiful backdrop to the tight-knit and diverse community.
History
First settled in 1846 by Dr. James Azle Steward, the area began as an agricultural town that grew corn, cotton, wheat, peanuts, sorghum, melons, peaches, and plums. By the early 20th Century, dairy farming became the predominant industry.
Over time, more settlers moved into Azle. In 1933, Highway 199 made traveling between Azle and Fort Worth easier. Eventually, dairy farming gave way to manufacturing, bringing the population to 7,000 in 1984.
Eagle Mountain Lake
This local water body was formed by damming the West Fork of the Trinity River. It’s one of the most beautiful lakes in the Lone Star State and spans 8,694 acres. Eagle Mountain Lake is great for boating, fishing, skiing, and other recreational activities on the water, and the area also has numerous hiking trails. Twin Points Park is the official spot for swimming here.
Whether you’re tent camping or want a more indoor camping experience, vacation rentals and cabins are available. If you’re considering moving here, you can also find real estate.
One word of caution—small groups of alligators have been living here for hundreds of years.
The Azle Historical Museum
This two-story stone building has had many different usages since it was built in 1936. Before it was built, the site was a feed store and/or a mill, and later became a general store. After the construction of the stone building, the new owners’ general store added fuel pumps.
When the Rural Electrification Program came to Azle, the building housed the new Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc., and included a bill payment office. Later residents included the Azle Women’s Club and the local library. The museum today displays artifacts from the area on both floors and is self-supporting.
Azle Memorial Library
The Azle Memorial Library offers a variety of physical and digital resources, including Wi-Fi, public access computers, printing, and fax services. Cardholders can access the catalog online, borrow physical, audio, and e-books, access a monthly newsletter, and watch library videos.
Also available here is TexShare Databases, a portal for Texas library cardholders to find a wide range of digital resources for homework, research, business or health information, and other needs. Books, magazines, journals, and other specialized materials are available to cardholders.
City Parks
Azle has over 85 acres over five parks that include playground areas, picnic pavilions, golf, softball, and pickleball facilities, and a Senior Citizen center.
During May and June, the City holds its Music In The Park series on Friday nights featuring local bands and food trucks.
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