Mission is known for its varied history, from its beginnings, people have been known as very hospitable. Bentsen State Park in Mission attracts over 400,000 visitors annually, primarily birders and butterfliers, who come to experience species of rare birds and butterflies not found anywhere else. Bentsen State Park has been designated the Headquarters for the World Birding Center soon to be built. The North American Butterfly Association also has selected Mission for the future NABA Butterfly Park. The city has experienced great commercial and residential growth in the past few years.
Mission has two new developments.
The Hunt Valley Development is developing the Mission Sports Center and the Sharyland Plantation Complex. The Bentsen Palm Development is a retiree targeted community and will include the World Birding Center headquarters and the Butterfly Park. Both developments are master-planned communities and will add over 8,200 acres of development. A new International Bridge is also in the works. We know that you will experience the sense of belonging in our city.