Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

223 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 RIVER OAKS , TE XAS Since the city was incorporated as a village in 1941 and subsequent transition into a city in 1946, River Oaks has evolved from a bedroom community near the former Carswell Air Force Base, now the Naval Joint Reserve Base, to a unique and distinct suburban area, with a population of close to 7,500 people. The city continues to grow steadily, focusing on enhancing its infrastructure and quality of life amenities while fostering a vibrant and close-knit community. Expanding recreational opportunities and park enhancements in River Oaks Spanning two square miles, River Oaks offers its residents a picturesque setting and is working to expand its recreational opportunities. City Manager Marvin Gregory explains, “We’re in the process of getting some bike trails that will go through the city and also along the river into Fort Worth.” One of the local parks is McGee Park, it is a