Carlisle Cravens was a member of one of Arlington’s founding families. President of Arlington National Bank, he was a major proponent of changing UTA from a two year school to a four year school. If you’re a current student or alumni of the University of Texas at Arlington, you should thank Carlisle Cravens. As president of Arlington National Bank whose grandfather was a prominent Texas educator and served as State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1889 to January 1899, Cravens knew that changing UTA from a two year school to a four would be a boon for the city’s development. The park named in his honor, which is located in southeast Arlington, boasts six baseball fields, tennis and volleyball courts, a basketball court and playgrounds within its 86 acres. It also has a pavilion that seats 50 people available for rent through the Arlington Parks Department via email or by calling 817-459-5473.

Community Park (86.2 acres)
Amenities:
- Basketball Court
- Hike/Bike Trail (.77 miles)
- Pond
- Fishing
- Grill
- Baseball Fields (6)
- Concessions
- Natural Area
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Tennis Courts (2)
- Volleyball Courts (2)
- Pavilion (38’x26’, seats 50)
- Restroom