Keep Southlake Beautiful Designations

The City of Southlake strives to be a world-class community in every aspect of its operations, including its beautification and planning efforts. Keep Southlake Beautiful is proud to have received the following designations from trusted external partners.

logo-tree-city-usa-colorTree City USA

Southlake has been a Tree City USA recipient from the Arbor Day Foundation for 25 years. This award recognizes communities that prioritize planning for and protection of trees. Southlake is one of 92 communities in Texas and 3,400 communities nationwide to receive this designation. Visit the Arbor Day Foundation website to learn more about how cities are awarded a Tree City USA designation.


Proud to be a Platinum Scenic City Scenic City

Southlake was named a Platinum Texas Scenic City in 2022. This is the highest designation offered by Scenic Texas and is a reflection of the City Council's commitment and support to the planning process.

The Scenic City Certification Program was developed and implemented to establish a foundation of cohesive scenic standards and land planning practices that demonstrate the protection of environmentally sensitive areas and the provision of shared community spaces, parks, walkable sidewalks, and scenic roadways. Southlake's Planning Department works tirelessly to ensure we meet these standards year after year.