July 4th Fireworks at Lynn Creek Park Friday, July 4th, experience an exciting fireworks display over Joe Pool Lake in Lynn Creek Park. The entry fee is $15 per vehicle with up to six passengers ($2 each for additional passengers). >more info
July is National Parks and Recreation Month! Parks and Recreation is all about fun, and the month of July is no different. To celebrate we have events, activities and specials going on EVERY DAY during July. Why spend the money on rising gas prices and vacation somewhere else when you can have plenty of fun on a "STAYcation" right here at home! Check out the calendar... >more info
Uptown Movie Night at the Lake - July 7th Come to Lynn Creek Park on July 7th and watch the infamous JAWS movie on our big outdoor movie screen! Get there early because the movie starts at 8 pm! Bring a blanket or chair and something to snack on...call 972.237.8409 for details. >more info
Guitars & BBQ - at Prairie Lakes in July Friday nights July 11 - Aug 1 enjoy live music beginning at 7:30pm at the Prairie Lakes Pavilion. Different bands are featured every Friday from Texas music and song writers to the familiar sounds of good ole classic rock!
The music is FREE and Eddlemons BBQ will be available for purchase. Come hungry and ready to rock!
Calendar of Events Check out our events listing to see what all is going on this month in Parks and Recreation. >more info
Summer '08 - Guide to Fun! Check out the latest issue of our re-invented recreational magazine, Life is Grand. Inside you can find news classes, sports leagues, information on local parks, and special events. >more info
Back 2 Back NRPA Gold Medal Finalist!! Your parks and recreation department has been named an NRPA Gold Medal Finalist for the 2nd year in a row! The Gold Medal >more info
Texas Music at the Lake! - Oct. 2-4 Tommy Alverson's family Gathering 11 has a new home at Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake. Enjoy a weekend lineup full of Texas music artists organized by Tommy Alverson himself! Camp at the lake or come in for the day. >more info
Summer Camp is here! Ages 6-12. Sign up now for summer camp! Camp is full of fun, excitement and learning opportunities.
Daily activities, arts and crafts, gym play, swimming and weekly field trips will keep your kids entertained all
summer long. Camp is offered at: Bowles • Charley Taylor Rec. • Dalworth Rec.
One of America's Most Unique Playgrounds Come watch the AirHogs and visit the new 17,000 square-foot play area at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie! The "Wide World of Parks" is not only a free, fun, interactive play space, but also serves as a sample of all the excitement that awaits you in the award-winning Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation system. During the game, kids can enjoy:
Home Run Wiffle Ball Field • Putting Green • Playground
Soccer • Slam Dunk Challenge
Climbing Rock • Performance Area
and More!
Funding for the Wide World of Parks was provided by Grand Prairie Sports Facilities Development Corporation.
Adaptave Sports comes to Grand Prairie! BlazeSports is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advances the lives of youth and adults with physical disability through sport and healthy
lifestyles. The Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Dept. now offers programming in adaptave golf and swimming. >more info
Be a part of the NEW "Grand Fun Club" Be the first to hear of upcoming excitement and fun! Sign up NOW for Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation's brand-new Email update club. It's FREE, and we won't give your information to anyone.
Event Pictures Now Available ONLINE!! Did you miss an event? Or were you there and we took a picture of you or someone you know?
Well, all those GRAND pictures are now available right here.Click here for a list of our past events.
Sticks for Kids Check out this program designed to teach your 8-12 year-old how to play golf...for free! Space is very limited and enrolment is done on a first come first serve basis. >more info
We're Creating a Grand Lifestyle for Dogs too!!
Over 500 dogs came out during the Grand Opening of Grand Prairie's brand-new, first-ever, off-the-leash dog park, Central Bark. The ceremony and special events were held on Saturday, April 21 along with Spring Fling 3. Now that the park is open, bring your canine companion out to run and play in designated areas for both large and small dogs from sun-up to sun-down. We want you and your dog to have a fun and safe time, so make sure you check out the rules prior to visiting the park. You can also check out www.pawpalsofgrandprairie.org for more information.
Camping in Style - Loyd Cabins Cabins at Loyd Park are now open and available for rent! These fully stocked fantastic cabins make 'roughing it' just a little bit easier.
Get Golfing in Grand Prairie! Looking for a place to spend your weekend? Come to Grand Prairie and play a round! To see the largest putting green in Texas visit our 27 hole facility, Prairie Lakes - recently ranked #1 in the DFW area for top economy courses, #3 in the state by the Dallas Morning News.!
Or, you can visit Tangle Ridge. Just south of Joe Pool Lake, experience rolling hills and a wild native texas landscape that surrounds the course. The Dallas Morning News ranks Tangle Ridge #2 in DFW for high priced courses.
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