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Memorial Weekend Across Grand Prairie

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MEMORIAL WEEKEND ACROSS GRAND PRAIRIE

Join in the #GrandFunGP this Memorial Weekend! See below for event information, facility closures, holiday weekend rates and more!

EVENTS

Memorial Day Celebration

Join us for our Annual Memorial Day Celebration! This year’s Memorial Day will be hosted in-person as well as live-streamed on the GrandFunGP Facebook page & YouTube Channel. Join us as we take this time to honor the service of our veterans and their families who have sacrificed to protect and defend this county.

Monday, May 29
Gather at 9:30 a.m. – Ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m.
Veterans Memorial, 925 Conover Dr.

An Epic Remembrance

An Epic Remembrance: Remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day
May 25 – May 29 | All day
GrandLawn at EpicCentral
The True meaning of Memorial Day: This Installation of 400 American Flags will honor and remember the sacrifice of the heroes and families of The One Tribe Foundation’s WATCH (We Are The Children of Heroes) Program, and the fallen heroes from Grand Prairie.

Grand Prairie Farmers Market

Join us on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to visit your favorite market vendors.
120 W Main St

FACILITY CLOSURES / HOURS

  • Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Office – Closed
  • Charley Taylor Recreation Center – Closed
  • Dalworth Recreation Center – Closed
  • Kirby Creek Natatorium – Closed
  • The Epic – Closed
  • The Summit 50+ Club – Closed
  • Tony Shotwell Life Center – Closed
  • Splash Factory – Open 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Bowles, McFalls, & Tyre Outdoor Pools – Open 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

*Please view linked pool pages for upcoming season hours. 

HOLIDAY RATES

Please be aware that venues have holiday rates in place for various holidays throughout the year.

Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake

Learn More - Loyd Park

Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake

Learn More - Lynn Creek

Tangle Ridge Golf Course

Learn More - Tangle Ridge

Prairie Lakes Golf Course

Learn More - Prairie Lakes

Celebrate National Pickleball Month across Grand Prairie

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APRIL IS NATIONAL PICKLEBALL MONTH

Celebrate National Pickleball Month with Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department!

The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) has named April “National Pickleball Month” to help promote the fastest growing sport in America.

Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation will celebrate “National Pickleball Month” with activities and programs at facilities across Grand Prairie.

Charley Taylor Recreation Center

Pickleball Arts & Crafts Project
Monday April 17
4:00 p.m.. | Ages 5-10.

Dalworth Recreation Center

Buy a Pickleball Membership & Bring a Friend for FREE
Every Wednesday in April
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Epic

“Bring a Friend to Play Pickleball Day” 
Friday, April 14
The Epic members will be able to bring a friend/guest with them to enjoy a day of pickleball at The Epic.
Epic Members – all ages.

The Summit

Beginners Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, April 29 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $25/members & $30/non-members
There will be 4 brackets (beginners, intermediate, advanced and Plus 70). Limited number of players per bracket.
Must pre-register by 4/22.
Ages 50+

REGISTRATION FORM

Tony Shotwell Life Center

Beginners Pickleball Workshop
April 12, April 19, & April 26
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All ages

Chicken N Pickle Grand Prairie

Indoor and outdoor pickleball.

Select the link below to view a full calendar of events.

CNP GP
OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL & MORE INFO

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration & Holiday Closures

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION & HOLIDAY CLOSURES

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

The following Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, January 16 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  • Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building
  • Charley Taylor Recreation Center
  • Dalworth Recreation Center
  • Kirby Creek Natatorium
  • The Epic
  • The Summit 50+ Club
  • Tony Shotwell Life Center

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION

Annual MLK Parade & Celebration
January 16 | 9:00 a.m.
Grand Prairie City Hall | 200 Block of W. Main St.

Parade begins at City Hall. Celebration to follow at Dalworth Recreation Center.
The annual parade and celebration honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event will showcase talent from the Grand Prairie ISD and recognize community leaders. Participants will receive a free lunch immediately following the event.

Dalworth Recreation Center
2012 Spikes St.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

May, 2023

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