The Mission of the Central Park Guardians is to manage, build, protect and preserve Central Park.

About Central Park Guardians

The Central Park Guardian fund was founded on May 22, 2010 to provide a meaningful way for citizens and guests to leave their footprint on the splendor of Central Park. Resources generated through the Central Park Guardian fund will help improve and enhance the natural beauty of Central Park. This 172 -acre gem stands as a tribute to the passionate citizens of Grand Prairie who have a long heritage of supporting quality of life issues in their community.

The first anchors of Central Park are “The Summit”, the innovative state-of-the-art center for those 50 +, and the breathtaking Public Safety Building. Future anchors will include the Grand Lawn Amphitheater, the Central Park Aquaventure Water Park, and the Recreation Center. In addition, the park will provide miles of trails, ample refection space along the series of five lakes, a trail of art to cultivate and enhance the senses, and environmentally friendly Texas landscape. Further plans include retail development, restaurants and other complimentary private developments.

The Central Park Guardian fund has developed several areas of interest for one to donate monies and resources including; Art, Landscape, Fishing, Park Amenities, Recreation Amenities, and General Park Support. Outside of these areas, citizens are invited to talk to the Parks and Recreation Department regarding specialized gift requests.

The Central Park Guardian will hold quarterly Member Only events which will provide fellowship and updates as to the status of the Park. Further, Members will receive discounts and other premiums as a way of saying thanks for you selfless and meaningful support to Grand Prairie’s Central Park.

We dedicate this effort to Mr. Grady Lee Thomas. Mr. Thomas bequeathed $250,000 which provided a dance floor and other improvements to forever promote the value of dance in “The Summit.”

About Central Park
This 172 acre park is the home of two new facilities, The Summit active adult center and the Public Safety Building. Park amenities include 5 lakes, grand lawn, boardwalk, pad sites for future retail, and plenty of open space for kites, frisbees, catch, or picnics.

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How to Support the Fund

There are several ways that you can support the Central Park Guardian Fund. Please select from the list below, or click to view the catalog.

Become a Member
Lifetime, Annual Family, Individual

Adopt a Central Park Native Friend
Collectible plush animals and official certificate

Purchase a Living Legacy Gift
Trees, Park Accessories

Become a Friend of The Summit
Membership sponsorship, Art-riffic Fund

Purchase Guardian Apparel
Polo shirts and Hats

The Central Park Guardian Fund is a separate trust fund held by the City of Grand Prairie in accordance with the rules and regulations of the City of Grand Prairie. Fund oversight will be provided through the Director of Parks and Recreation and his/her assigned staff.

For more information or to make a donation, call Mae Smith with the Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department at 972.237.8107 or fmsmith@gptx.org

 
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