Population

• 5,700

Location

• 10 miles west of the county seat at the crossroads of U.S. 380 and Texas 114
• 38 miles west of Denton
• 40 miles west of Fort Worth

City Hall

• 900 Thompson Street
• (940) 683-3400

Web site

• www.cityofbridgeport.net

City Council

• General law city
• Mayor: Don Majka
• Council members: Mayor pro-tem Al Scott, Scott Cheves, Ilene Enochs, Robert Vidal and Billy Fred Walker

Tax Rate

• $0.5875 per $100 valuation
  

Meetings

• City Council: Every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at city hall
• Planning and Zoning: Every second Monday at 5 p.m.
• Park Board: Every first Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
• Airport Board: Every first Monday at 6 p.m.
• Library Board: Even numbered months, the fourth Monday at 5:15 p.m.

Amenities

• Country club and golf course on Farm Road 2123, (940) 683-9438.
• Senior center and historical society museum at 1102 Lawdwin Street, (940) 683-5570.
• Two city parks
• Municipal swimming pool at 802 Cates Street, (940) 683-4344.
• Library on U.S. 380, (940) 683-3450.
• Just a few miles from Lake Bridgeport

Bridgeport Municipal Airport

• Off U.S. 380 west of town
• 24-hour fuel
• AWOS
• Plane storage
• Flying services
• Courtesy car
• (940) 683-8027 for weather information

Events

• Butterfield Stage Days carnival and street dance, the second weekend in May
• Butterfield Stage Days parade and rodeo, the second weekend of May
• Mama’s and Papa’s Music Show
• Garden Club Show
• Wise County Art Association Show
• Pumpkinfest and Coal Miner’s Day, last weekend in September
• Friday Frenzy, the day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas parade and program

Harwood Park

Named for a former mayor, Bridgeport’s Harwood Park is the site of the city’s annual Butterfield Stage Days. It’s the city’s largest and oldest park, located at Texas 114 and Cates Street. Playground equipment, two sand volleyball courts, monkey bars, a walking trail and public restrooms are available.
Approximately 100 paved street parking spaces are available at Cates and 10th streets. The old wooden floor of the truss footbridge that spans Turkey Creek has been replaced with concrete, and pipe guardrails were added to prohibit vehicular traffic in the park.
The pavilion, complete with restroom facilities, is available for rental by calling city hall at (940) 683-3400. There is a $25 rental fee and a $50 deposit, which is refundable if the area is cleaned after use.
Alcohol is prohibited and park users are asked to clean their area when they leave. There is no need to call ahead to reserve any facilities, except the pavilion. The park can be used during daylight hours.

Payne Park

More than $20,000 was spent installing skateboard facilities and restrooms at Payne Park, located on the west side of town on Farm Road 920. Playground equipment was painted, giving the park a clean, fresh look. The play area is protected by pipe guardrailing. The park can easily accommodate picnics and get-togethers.
Bridgeport officials named Payne Park in honor of Lester Payne, whose roustabouts worked to aid city efforts to build Harwood Park. After Harwood was completed, the newer park was named to recognize Payne.
As with Harwood Park, the use of alcohol is prohibited and park users are asked to clean their areas when they leave. There is no need to call and reserve facilities. The park can be used during daylight hours.

City Pool

Bridgeport’s city pool is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. during the summer. The pool is closed on Monday. Cost is $2.
Swim lessons are available Tuesday through Friday from 8 - 11 a.m.
Pool parties can be held Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
The pool has a 21-foot by 60-foot bathhouse and concession stand. The surface of the pool was replastered and the filters refurbished.
Beginning, intermediate and adult swimming lessons are offered along with infant lessons. The cost ranges from $30 to $60. Fees vary for specialized activities. To reserve the pool for parties, call (940) 683-3400. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit and a $25 per hour fee for using the pool with a minimum rental of two hours.

Police Department

• Station at 1000 Thompson
• Chief Randy Singleton, 14 officers, five dispatchers, one animal control officer and one administrative supervisor
• For non-emergencies call (940) 683-3430

Volunteer Fire Department

• Station at 708 Hovey
• Fire chief Mike McComis and 30 members
• For non-emergencies call (940) 683-3445

Chamber of Commerce

• Located at 1107 8th Street
• (940) 683-2076
• Teri Bland, executive director
• Alan Green, president
• Membership lunch at 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday, every other month, at various locations

Schools

• The administration office is located at 2107 15th Street
• A class 3A district, Bridgeport has five campuses: elementary, intermediate, middle school, high school and A.C.E. High School.
• The Wise County Special Education Cooperative is in Bridgeport.
• Eddie Bland is superintendent.
• Phone number is (940) 683-5124.