Editing Mesquite, Texas (section)

==Parks and recreation==
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The city houses 76 parks and four recreation centers. The city has been designated a Playful City USA four years running and opened its Heritage Trail system in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1397/Trails|title=Trails - Mesquite, TX - Official Website|website=Cityofmesquite.com|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> The hike and bike trail system consists of 4.25 miles of concrete trails and sidewalks, three trailheads, and other improvements that connect residents from their homes to the Mesquite Golf Club, schools, recreation centers, sports fields, shopping, and more.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/news/garland/2015/06/10/mesquite-will-host-freedom-park-911-memorial|title=Mesquite will host Freedom Park, 9/11 memorial {{!}} Garland {{!}} Dallas News|date=June 10, 2015|newspaper=Dallas News|access-date=January 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref>

===Mesquite Golf Club===
Mesquite Golf Club is a {{convert|154|acre|adj=on}}, 18-hole golf course for both novice and expert golfers. Operated by the City of Mesquite, the course is open seven days a week and features a pro shop and driving range.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mesquitegc.com/|title=Mesquite Golf Club|website=Mesquitegc.com|access-date=April 14, 2017}}</ref>

===Mesquite Arts Center===
The {{convert|36700|sqft|adj=on}} municipal arts facility houses a 494-seat music performance hall, black box theater, rehearsal hall, galleries, and support space.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofmesquite.com/158/Arts-Center|title=Mesquite Arts Center - Mesquite, TX - Official Website|website=Cityofmesquite.com|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> The facility serves as the cultural center for the community and is home to the Mesquite Community Theatre, Mesquite Community Band and the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityofmesquite.com/158/Arts-Center|title=Mesquite Arts Center {{!}} Mesquite, TX - Official Website|website=Cityofmesquite.com|language=en|access-date=April 14, 2017}}</ref>