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City of Grand Prairie - Parks and Recreation Dept.

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Grand Prairie's Premier 50+ Club

About the Facility
Scheduled for May 15, the Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department will open the doors of the next amazing addition to the city - The Summit. The $23 million dollar, 60,000 square foot facility located in Central Park is designed specifically for active adults ages 50 and older.

With fitness areas, a gym, indoor pool with lap lanes, exercise vortex, theater, locker rooms with sauna and much more, this will be the talk of Texas! Click here for a full list of amenities.

Why Join The Summit?

"The facility evokes a WOW reaction! Bravo!"
-Dr. John Collins, Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies
University of North Texas

"The 50 plus generation migrate to places that have ammenities. The Summit will help Grand Prairie enhance its tax base."
-Dr. John Crompton, Distinguished Professor on Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Texas A&M University

"The Summit is an amazing facility which will be a model for cities across America."
-Phil T. Hester, Chairman of the NRPA Gold Medal Awards & Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine
Long Beach, California

"Abraham Lincoln is reported to have said, 'It's not the years in your life but the life in your years.' And just think The Summit empowers the 50+ residents of Grand Prairie to have both. It's just about as 'grand' as it gets."
-Dr. Ellen O'Sullivan, Ph.D., Certified Parks and Recreation Professional
President of Leisure Lifestyle Consulting

Pre-Sale Memberships - On Sale Now for Grand Prairie Residents!
Grand Prairie residents can buy early and save BIG! Purchase a one year membership by April 1, 2010 and receive two additional months for free. Members who pre-purchase will also be invited to a special tour of the facility prior to the Grand Opening.

Memberships make a great gift, too! Purchase one for yourself, a family member or friend.

Resident Pre-Sale Memberships - Now through April 1, 2010
Ages 65 & up
$50/year + 2 FREE months
Ages 50-64
$200/year + 2 FREE months

This Month's Membership Promotion
During the month of February, purchase an annual membership and receive a voucher for two good for any AirHogs home game at QuikTrip Park.

Member Fee Scholarships
The City of Grand Prairie provides scholarships for part or all of the membership fees for those residents of Grand Prairie who are in need of financial support. This facility is dedicated to Grand Prairie residents who are 50 years and over and is committed to assure that each and every one has the ability to enjoy The Summit.

Volunteer Opportunities
The Summit offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities from working at the front desk, to greeting members, food service, giving tours of the facility, picking up members in our golf carts and teaching new skills and trades to others. Please ask our staff about all the exciting details on how to become a volunteer at The Summit.

Updated:
02/03/2010 5:10 PM

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2975 Esplanade
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
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The Summit - Amenities

Café • Fitness Area • Classrooms • Group Exercise Room • Indoor walking track
100-Seat Movie Theater • Locker Rooms with Saunas • Banquet Rooms with Full Kitchen
Outdoor Covered Patio Overlooking Lake with Grill and Fireplace
Indoor Swimming Pool with Lap Lanes, Exercise Vortex & Hot Tub
Gym for Basketball and Volleyball


For schedules and class information, check out the Life is Grand or visit the classes page.