TURNER PARK RIBBON CUTTING
Join Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation as we celebrate Turner Park Phase 1 renovation completion!
Thursday, September 28
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Turner Park
376 NE 5th street
376 NE 5th street
GOOD LINK LINEAR PARK TRAIL CLOSURE
The Good Link Linear Park Trail will be closed at the area around Lower Tarrant (outlined in red) for the joint City / Dallas County Wildlife project construction. The contractor plans to close this on September 18th 2023 until the construction in this area is complete enough to allow safe passage across Lower Tarrant. There will be advance warning signs of the sidewalk being closed placed at the exits (marked with the red X) to both Mike Lewis and Waggoner Parks where the trail leads towards the closure and construction area. There will be NO ACCESS to or across Lower Tarrant and trail users will have to return back to the park they came from. The construction area will not be safe for trail users to cross, which is why this action is being taken.
LABOR DAY - GRAND PRAIRIE PARKS, ARTS & RECREATION
In observance of Labor Day, City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts, & Recreation administrative office will be closed on Monday, September 4. Labor Day holiday hours for other facilities are as follows:
- Charley Taylor Recreation Center – Closed
- Tony Shotwell Life Center – Closed
- Dalworth Recreation Center – Closed
- The Summit 50+ Club – Closed
- The Epic Recreation Center – Closed
- Prairie Lakes Golf Course – Open, Peak Day rates apply
- Tangle Ridge Golf Club – Open, Peak Day rates apply
- Lynn Creek Park and Loyd Park – Open. Holiday rates apply (see linked parks). Park may reach capacity.
- Kirby Creek Natatorium – Closed
- McFalls Outdoor Pool – Open 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Bowles Outdoor Pool – Open 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Splash Factory Water Playground – Open 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for Doggie Splash Day
- Tyre Pool Outdoor Pool – Open 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Epic Waters Indoor/Outdoor Water Park – Open 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
HATCH CHILE FEST
Get your hot roasted Hatch Chiles at Grand Prairie Farmers Market during Hatch Chile Fest!
This annual festival features both raw and roasted Hatch chiles sold by the pound, live music, food, games, and local vendors.
Hatch Chile Fest at Grand Prairie Farmers Market
120 W Main St, Grand Prairie
Saturday, August 12
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (or sold out)
ILLUVIA - FREE WATER & LIGHT SHOW
EpicCentral’s spectacular new Vegas-style water & light show is a sight – and sound – to behold. The first show of its kind in North America, Illuvia will delight your senses. Come feel the cool mist touch your face as phantasmagorical fountains leap 60 feet in the air. Witness shimmering images appearing like magic across sheets of illuminated rain.
SHOWTIMES:
Viewed nightly with memorable performances, with periodic updates to the programming. Each show is approximately 15 minutes long.
Twilight shows feature water, lights, and music at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM while we are in these longer daylight hours.
The full Illuvia experience featuring water, lights, music, and video projection, runs at 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM.
During the day, our fountain will run between 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and return at 5:00 PM.
PARKING:
Additional parking available at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark/The Epic | 2960 Epic Pl. Grand Prairie, TX, 75052
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JAMBOX - FREE LIVE MUSIC
DFW’s best new place to see a band is Jambox, the outdoor music venueat EpicCentral. Whether you’re into rock or reggaeton, funk or punk, big phat beats or beautiful country ballads, this place will be music to your ears.
UPCOMING SHOWS:
- 7/22 – David & Carlos Epic Reunion Show
- 7/29 – Mahogany TheArtist
PARKING:
Additional parking available at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark/The Epic | 2960 Epic Pl. Grand Prairie, TX, 75052
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GRAND PRAIRIE FARMERS MARKET
- Grand Prairie Farmers Market – features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, soaps, candles and more.
Open Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (select weekends close at 12:00 PM due to excessive heat | 7/22 – 8/5)
120 W Main St, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050 - Market on the Move – This summer the Grand Prairie Farmers Market will will be coming to a location near you! Be on the look out for more dates and locations!
Sunday, July 23 | 8AM – 12PM
The Summit 50+ Club | 2975 Esplanade Dr., Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Back to School Supply Giveaway Event – Join Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation for a Back to School Supply Giveaway Event!
Saturday, August 5 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
120 W Main St, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050 - Hatch Chile Fest – Get your hot, roasted Hatch chiles at the Grand Prairie Farmers Market’s annual Hatch Chile Festival. The festival will feature both raw and roasted Hatch chiles sold by the pound, live music, food, drinks and much more!
Saturday, August 12 | 8 AM – 2 PM (or sold out)
120 W Main St, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050
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VOTE EPIC WATERS INDOOR WATERPARK
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has been nominated for USA TODAY’s Top-10 “Best Indoor Waterpark”!
Now we need your help to be #1. Vote TODAY and EVERY DAY until April 24! This vote only takes one click.
VOTE HERE
Experience a crashing wave of fun at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark – the largest indoor waterpark in Texas – open all year round!
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
OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL & MORE INFO
2023 LAKE PARKS SEASON
Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake and Britton Park open for the 2023 season on Saturday, March 4. Click HERE to find more Grand Prairie Lake Parks information.
As the weather warms up and guests enjoy swimming at the lake parks, please remember to wear a life jacket.
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
