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May 23
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Lake Parks Updates for Memorial Day Weekend

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Due to the current flooding conditions at Joe Pool Lake, visitors to Lynn Creek Park and Loyd Park will need to note the following during the Memorial Day holiday weekend:

Lynn Creek Park:

  • Limited space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The park will open at 6:00 a.m. and will not allow any additional access once full.
  • For safety reasons, the park will close at 8:00 p.m.
  • No access to boat ramps.

Loyd Park:

  • Horse trails are closed due to standing water, however some of the hiking trails remain open.
  • Limited day-use space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The park will open at 6:00 a.m. and will not allow any additional access once full.
  • For safety reasons, the park will close at 8:00 p.m.
  • No access to boat ramps.

Updates will be posted on the Lynn Creek Park webpage and facebook page as well as on the Loyd Park webpage and facebook page.

May 13
0

2019 Crawfish Boil at Grand Prairie Farmers Market

By | Events, Featured

The Grand Prairie Farmers Market will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1st at Market Square, 120 W. Main Street, featuring a crawfish boil from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., water
and soda garden, live music, gift market, arts and crafts, and games. Tasty authentic crawfish prepared by Dustin Clement’s Head’s or Tails Cajun Crawfish will be sold for $10 a pound and will be accompanied with potatoes and corn. The crawfish will be available promptly at 10:00 a.m.

May 09
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PlayGrand Adventures Across Grand Prairie

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PlayGrand Adventures is under way and our team is excited to share our recent activities!

PlayGrand at Main Street Fest
Our grand team spread the news of Grand Prairie’s all inclusive playground at the recent Main Street Fest! We appreciate the time dedicated by staff and volunteers to share the information and excitment with the community!

More ways to support PlayGrand Adventures
This year we kicked off our water bill initiative that offers residents a method of donating a set amount each time they pay their water bill.


MAKE A MONTHLY DONATION THROUGH YOUR GRAND PRAIRIE WATERBILL
PlayGrand Adventures needs your help. Building this type of innovative, one-of-a-kind, admission-free playground will require both City and private involvement. All money raised goes directly to purchasing playground equipment and site amenities.

And now, Grand Prairie residents have the opportunity to make donations to PlayGrand Adventures through their monthly water bill.

HOW DOES THE WATERBILL DONATION WORK?
Anyone with a water account with The City of Grand Prairie can participate. Follow the steps below to get started today!
1. Determine the amount you’d like to contribute each month. This can be ANY amount. You decide!
2. Fill out the form below.
3. Pay your water bill each month, which will now include your monthly donation amount.
You can also call the Water Utilities Department at 972-237-8200 to sign up, edit your monthly contribution, or cancel at anytime.

I’M A GP RESIDENT. SIGN ME UP!

 

Breaking Ground
PlayGrand Adventures broke ground and is excited to see eqiptment delivered in the upcoming weeks! Stay tunned for updates as the fun unwinds!

May 08
2

Memorial Day Celebration 2019

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Join us to pay tribute to those Grand Prairie service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The recently dedicated Brass Honor Bell rung after the reading of each name of our service personnel lost during the many battles for our freedom. Activities will include a fly over of AT-6 vintage aircraft. The wings on the planes produced here in Grand Prairie. The Grand Prairie Police Honor Guard will honor our service personnel with a 21-gun salute and taps played. Upon conclusion of the ceremony, an All American Lunch of hot dogs and lemonade provided by the Grand Prairie Rotary Clubs.

 

Memorial Day 2019
Date: May 27, 2019
Location: Veterans Memorial
925 Conover Dr.

Time: Gather at 9:30am start promptly at 10:00am
Free All American Lunch: Immediately following ceremony

Feb 11
1

Open Play Pickleball Across Grand Prairie

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The game of pickleball is expanding this Spring in Grand Prairie and will be available for all ages and abilities! Instruction and open play will be offered at three indoor facilities around town!

What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a fun and easy-to-learn game that is taking recreation facilities around the country by storm! Played as doubles or singles, Pickleball is an entertaining sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

See our locations and schedules below or visit our Pickleball page to keep up with the latest updates.
The Epic:
Open Play Schedule:*
Mondays: 9 a.m. – Noon
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – Noon

*Requires a valid membership or day pass to The Epic.

Location:
The Epic
2960 Epic Place
972-339-3742

 

TheSummit:
Open Play Schedule:*
Monday: 5:30 – 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 5:30 – 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

*Requires a valid membership or day pass to The Summit.

Location:
The Summit
2975 Esplanade
972-237-4141

 

Charley Taylor Recreation Center:
Pickleball is coming to Charley Taylor Recreation Center this Spring. The facility is currently closed for renovations. Anticipated opening will be in March 2019.

Oct 23
0

Become a Founding Member #JoinTheEpic

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Join The Epic and Become a Founding Member. Aside from having the designation of being one of our very first members, you’ll receive a free t-shirt, exclusive to founding members:

Register online and sign up to stop by to get your EPIC t-shirt and membership card by clicking the link below and signing up for the time that is best for you.
*Please note- 1 (one) shirt per membership.

 

https://jointheepic.com/memberships/ (To Purchase Membership)

https://www.prekindle.com/events/theepic (To RSVP for Open House/T-shirt Pick-Up)

(Advance sign up is required and you may enter the promo code “JOIN” to access the exclusive JoinTheEpic.com RSVP times)

BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER!

Become a Founding Member and receive the best deals this month!

Join Now!
Oct 25
1

And the NRPA Gold Medal Award goes to…

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…Grand Prairie, Texas Parks, Arts & Recreation!

Months of preparation and commitment to the highest level of service in parks and recreation has paid off for The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. They have been awarded the 2017 National Gold Medal Grand Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), awarded this honor to The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department live during the General Session of the NRPA Annual Conference on Sept. 26, 2017, in New Orleans.

May, 2019

27May9:30 am12:00 pmMemorial Day 2019

Grand Prairie Parks & Recreation

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