Effective immediately due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, all recreation facilities are closed until further notice. Updates will be posted as soon as a decision has been made to safely reopen the facilities.
WINTER WEATHER CLOSURE
RE-OPENING INFORMATION
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Charley Taylor Recreation Center offers a range of grand fun for all ages! Stop by to tour our facility, book a rental or register for a class! For more information please call 972-339-3770.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a wide range of classes and activities for all ages. From karate to arts and crafts, special events, dance, gymnastics, and exercise/wellness.
Please refer to our reopening page for current modified operations hours and amenities.
Building Rentals
Charley Taylor Recreation Center has one multi-purpose room that can be rented out for birthday parties, reunions, baby showers and more. Rentals must be made at least two weeks in advance.
The room is available for rental Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. – 1 0:00 p.m., and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 2pm-6pm ($25/hr)
6pm-10pm ($50/hr)
Sunday: 10am-6pm ($50/hr)
*Optional $30 flat fee for use of the kitchen
After School Program
The after school program is offered Monday through Friday from 3:30-6pm. The program picks up at Lee Elementary and follows the GPISD calendar. Fee: $20/week/child
For more information on this program, contact us at 972-339-3770.
Registration fee $27
Pre-K Sports Leagues
Charley Taylor Recreation Center specializes in pre-kindergarten sports for children ages 3-5 years. For all leagues, you must make a $60 payment in order to reserve your child’s spot. No spots will be held until the payment is received. If you have any questions regarding our leagues, contact Sean Keller 972-339-3774.
Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3-5)
Registration Dates: January 1 – March 8
Practices begin: March 22
Games begin: April 3
Tee-ball (Ages 3-5)
Begins October 31
Registration Dates: September 7 – October 9
Adult Programs
Charley Taylor Recreation Center offers a state of the art fitness room, and adult classes such as Karate and Ballet Folklorico.
Instructors Needed
Ages 21+. Do you have a special talent or skill that you feel would be a great asset to our Gold Medal Recreation Center? Charley Taylor is looking for music, craft, theatre arts, personal training, and Pre-K Learning instructors! Enrich people’s lives and earn some extra income. For more information contact Rebecca Estrada at 972-339-3773 or restrada@gptx.org.
*background checks and drug tests are completed on all applicants.
A+ Dance Class
Ages 6-12. A+ Dance Class teaches a variety of different dances such as modern, ballet, hip hop and praise dance. These dance classes will get you out of your seat and on your feet! Hip-hop and praise dance classes emphasize modern movement with a vivacious urban feel. Every Monday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $25/month
Ballet Folklorico
Ages 3+. This class is preserving Latino culture and history through dance and education using Hispanic traditions from North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. Our promise is to offer top notch quality for everyone to enjoy and learn! Amor A Nuestra Cultura has experience with various internationally recognized Ballet Folklorico instructors.
Minis (Ages 3-6): Wednesdays & Fridays 6:15 p.m – 6:45 p.m.
Beginners: Wednesdays & Fridays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced: Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $45/month
Karate
Ages 6+. Come experience traditional Tae Kwon Do from the longest running Martial Arts Academy in Grand Prairie and learn from white belt through black belt.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $45/month
Yoga
Ages 18+. This yoga class is open to beginners and advanced. We focus on breathing through asanas, finding balance and increasing flexibility. Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat!
Mondays 7:00 p.m. – 8 :00 p.m.
Fee: $20/month
Starts April 6
Membership required
D&D
Come learn to play the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons and make friends along the way.
Ages 12-17: Saturdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Adults: Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $10/month
Starts April 4
Membership required
Video Game Tournament
Ages 6+. Bring your friends and join us for some videogaming fun on our Nintendo Switch!
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Membership required
HOURS OF OPERATION
Please refer to our reopening page for current modified operations hours and amenities.
MEMBERSHIP PLANS
Please refer to our reopening page for current modified operations hours and amenities.
Texas Plan
Texas Plan
| Plan | Resident | Corporation | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Annual Ages 16+ | $12/year | N/A | $37/year |
| Youth Annual Ages 6-15 | $7/year | N/A | $27/year |
| Day Pass | $4 | N/A | $6 |
Prairie Plan
Prairie Plan
| Plan | Resident | Corporation Work in Grand Prairie, but live outside Grand Prairie city limits | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Monthly Ages 16+ | $11.50/month | $12/month | $37/year |
| Adult Annual Ages 16+ | $108/year | $158/year | $218/year |
| Family Monthly (up to 5 people that live in the same household) | $21/month | N/A | $40/month |
| Family Annual (up to 5 people that live in the same household) | $218/year (Resident/Non-resident family annual fee) | N/A | N/A |
RENTAL FEES
Please refer to our reopening page for current modified operations hours and amenities.
| Gymnasium | Meeting Rooms | Game Room | Kitchen | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice Full Court | $60/hr | During Business Hours | $25/hr | After Hours (only) | $45/hr | For duration of Rental | $30 Flat Fee |
| Practice Half Court | $30/hr | After Hours | $50/hr | ||||
All Rental Fees are due at time of reservation. Rentals must be made at least 2 weeks before the event. Cancellations must be completed one week before the event for full refund.
Check with staff for computer availability, board games, and check out equipment such as hula hoops, balls, etc. For updates and questions about classes or events, call 972-339-3770.
Halima Baquedano, Center Supervisor
972-339-3770| hbaquedano@gptx.org | Urgent After Hours: 972-237-8350
601 E. Grand Prairie Rd | Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
