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The Tony Shotwell Life Center (formerly Bowles Life Center) is one of Grand Prairie’s beautiful facilities, and its purpose stretches beyond recreation. In addition to the full-size basketball court, game room, weight room with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, two meeting rooms, multipurpose room, aerobics room, men’s and women’s showers, and locker rooms, it also has a branch library with a public computer lab, This facility truly is a center aimed at improving the quality of our citizens’ lives.

 

In the event of inclement weather, holiday hours, or other facility closures, updates will be listed on the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department homepage linked below.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION

Camp Registration Opens April 1st
Camp begins June 2nd and ends August 8th 
**Camp is closed June 19th and July 4th, those weeks are pro-rated**
 
Drop off: 7 a.m.
Pick up: 6 p.m.
 
Registration fee (to hold your spot): $37 (includes the camp t-shirt and a membership to the rec center)
 
Weekly Fee:  
  • Resident $125/week
  • Non-Resident $135/week
City employee discounts and financial aid are available if you qualify. 
 
We provide lunch and snacks daily, swim twice a week, and have a field trip once a week. All of that is included in the weekly fee.
 
Campers are separated by age group.
  • Group 1: 6 – 7
  • Group 2: 8 – 9
  • Group 3: 10 – 12
  • Group 4: Teens
REGISTER NOW

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

If your child attends Garcia Elementary School, join our After School Program. We pick up, have snacks, help with homework, and finish the day with fun activities. Pick-up is as late as 6 pm.
 
Price: Registration is $10 and the program is $25 per week
SIGN UP NOW

newsletter

Check out the Life is Grand magazine for information about classes, programs, leagues, and special events at the Tony Shotwell Life Center.  If you have questions about current activities or suggestions for future activities, please get in touch with our front desk at 972-237-7529.

View The Latest Issue of Life is Grand

Hours of operation

Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed

Memberships

The Texas Plan allows for access to the Tony Shotwell Life Center membership includes a facility card, access to Dalworth and Charley Taylor Recreation Centers, Gym Access, Access to Game Room, Classes/Programs, and Meeting Rental.  Weight-room memberships are available for $4 (Grand Prairie residents) and $10 (non-residents).

Resident Non-Resident
Senior Annual Ages 62+
$10 annually
$10 annually
Adult (16+)
$12 annually
$37 annually
Youth Annual (Ages 6-15)
$7 annually
Youth Annual (Ages 6-15)

The Prairie Plan allows for access into the building and use of the game room, study room, and gymnasium during open play, and it allows for meeting room rentals and program registration. The Prairie Plan can be used at Tony Shotwell Life Center, Dalworth Recreation Center, and Charley Taylor Recreation Center.

Resident Corporate Non-Resident
Adult (16+)
$108 annually ($11.50/month)
$158 annually ($12/month)
$218 annually ($21/month)
Family (up to 5 people that live in the same household)
$218 annually (or $21/month)
N/A
$40/month

rental fees

All Rental Fees are due at the time of reservation. Rentals must be made at least two weeks before the event. Cancellations must be completed one week before the event for a 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 972-237-7529.

Space Fee/Hour Resident Non-Resident Capacity
Gym
Full Court $60/hr, Half Court $30/hr
Full Court $80/hr, Half Court $50/hr
100
Small Room (927 sq ft.)
$20/70
$50/75
72
Large Room (1278 sq ft.)
$25/75
$60/80
120
Multi-purpose
$30/80
$70/85
100
Kitchen
$25
$45
5
Patio
$100
$100
70
Game Room
$45
$60
30

Amenities

Abs and Buns Bootcamp

Abs and Buns Bootcamp – Ages 16+
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $35 per month with membership

REGISTER

Grand Prairie Karate

Grand Prairie Karate
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Dependent on Belt Classification)
Fee: $95 Initiation Fee, $57 per Month

REGISTER

Zumba with Dixi

Zumba with Dixi – Ages 18+
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Fee: $45/ monthly with membership

REGISTER

All Fit 365 Personal Training

All Fit 365 Personal Training
Personal Training

1 Session – $50 per Month
2 Sessions – $120 per Month
3 Sessions – $180 per Month
4 Sessions – $220 per Month

Classes
Hip Hop HIIT Class
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 5p – 6p
Fee: $60 per Month
Parents and Kids Workout – $40

REGISTER

Contact Us

Tim Plummer, Center Supervisor
972-237-7529 | tplummer@gptx.org | Urgent After Hours: 972.237.8350
2750 Graham St. | Grand Prairie, Texas 75050