The Tale of Time
This natural resource flows freely underground in Balch Springs.
What are the Springs?
City Hall is located on this street.
What is Alexander Road?
This coffee giant is opening a new location in Balch Springs, bringing more jobs and revenue to the City.
What is Starbucks?
There are this many parks in the City of Balch Springs.
What is six?
What is 9.4?
This historic figure, for whom the City is named, was an early settler in the area.
The Balch Springs City Council consists of this many members, including the Mayor.
What is seven?
This Capital Improvement Project is a sidewalk improvement project that will improve paths not only to those who walk to and around Floyd Elementary, but also improve paths for our community of pedestrians and bicyclists.
What is SRTS or Safe Routes to School?
Oakridge Park features a pirate ship splash pad and this fun new addition.
What is skate park?
This iconic hamburger eatery features car hop service and freshly made hamburgers, onion rings, and fried catfish.
What is Bells Better Burgers?
This year marks the official incorporation of Balch Springs as a City.
What is 1953?
The City operates under this form of municipal government, where an appointed professional manages daily operations.
What is the council-manager government?
The City's Business and Capital Department is focused on attracting these types of businesses to enhance the local economy.
What are retail, dining, and entertainment businesses?
This popular park, located on land donated by its namesake, features the first splash pad built in Balch Springs.
What is Walter E Luedeke Park?
This City is the capital of France.
What is Paris?
A landowner and philanthropist, this person donated 2 acres of land in Balch Springs for the cemetery in 1913.
Who is S.D. Lawrence?
The City's budget funds key services including public safety, public services, infrastructure, parks and recreation, etc. This percentage of the budget is allocated to public safely.
What is 59%
The City has plans to expand this type of outdoor amenity to encourage physical activity and social engagement.
What are walking trails?
This annual event brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season with festive lights and entertainment.
What is the Christmas Tree Lighting?
This street housed the original City Hall and is now the location of the Balch Springs Municipal Court.
What is Hickory Tree Road?
The City's fiscal year begins and ends on these dates.
What is October 1 and September 30?
This plan, recently updated, is the City's roadmap for it's community's developmental goals and aspirations over a 30 year period.
What is the 2050 Comprehensive Plan?
This department is responsible for organizing and accommodating sports, parks, art, recreation, tourism, and events.
What is SPARTE?
What is the Balch Springs Senior Center.