Center Supervisor
Chris Ginapp
972.264.6890

Charley Taylor Recreation Center
601 E. Grand Prairie Rd
972.264.6890
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What we offer...

- Rec Memberships
- Weight Room Memberships
- Youth Day Camps
- Classes
- After-School Program
- Pre-K Sports Leagues
- Summer Camps
- Meeting Space Rental
- Lock-Ins
- Daddy/Daughter Dance
- Exercise Room
- Much More!

Memberships

Refer to the Life is Grand Magazine for a complete listing of classes.

Texas Plan - This plan provides you with access to the Charley Taylor Facility and any free class that we offer. It does not include access to the weight room, and fee-based classes. All recreation center members must present their recreation ID card each time they come in to use the facility.. Please check in with staff when you arrive.

The Texas membership is also valid for use during open gym play at Bowles Life Center as well as at Dalworth Recreation Center. Additional Membership plans are available through the Bowles Life Center. Please contact each center for gym availability. Any individual under the age of 18 may get a free snack Monday-Friday between the hour of 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Check out the latest classes being offered throughout the city.

Weight Room Memberships - This center offers a very personalized weight room with all of your basic equipment for a complete workout. Weight room includes but not limited to eliptical machine, treadmill, lap-pull down, bench press, bicycle and complimentary towel service. Ask staff for details on how to enroll in our two popular plans:

Halloween Community Carnival
All ages! Ghosts and goblins will not want to miss the haunting experience we have planned for Halloween on Friday, October 28 from 6p.m.-8p.m.! The spooky fun includes a games, bounce houses, face painting, and candy! Fee: Free

After-School Program
The after-school program meets five days a week at Charley Taylor Recreation Center. The program picks up at Lee Elementary, Hobbs Williams Elementary, Bowie Elementary, and Crockett Elementary School every day after-school and is targeted for ages 6-12. Program is $20/week per child and includes homework help, daily snack, activity/play time and much more. Program will pick up kids on school early release days. For more information on this program, contact us at (972) 264-6890.

Join the Grand Fun Club - Get the latest news from Parks and Rec!!!
Interested in getting updates about all classes and programs in the Parks and Recreation Department? Sign up for the Grand Fun Club E-Updates.

Pre-K Sports Leagues
Charley Taylor Recreation Center specializes in pre-kindergarten sports for children ages 3-5 years. Many of our leagues go year around and have a little variety for all the kids. For all leagues, you must make a 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 Chris Ginapp at (972) 264-6890. You may contact us anytime during regular business hours.

Pre-K ESLClasses
Register Online. Charley Taylor Recreation Center specializes in pre-kindergarten ESL for children ages 3-5 years. Many of our classes go year around and have a little variety for all of the kids. No spots will be held until the payment is received. If you have any questions regarding our classes, contact Chris Ginapp at (972) 264-6890. You may contact us anytime during regular business hours.

Adult Programs
Register Online. Charley Taylor Recreation Center offers adult classes throughout the year whether it be for gardening/landscaping to dance classes. Click above for the latest news on these classes.

Teen Nights
Latest Teen Night Updates. Teen Night at Charley Taylor takes place on Thursday nights at 7:00pm throughout the fall and spring during the academic year. Teens have the opportunity to help serve in their rec center, talk about new program ideas, make new friends, and discuss issues that are affecting teens all over. Please watch the blog for the latest updates on when the program meets. E-mail your suggestions to Chris Ginapp .

Building and Park Pavilion Rentals
Charley Taylor Recreation Center has three multi-purpose rooms that can be rented out for birthday parties, reunions, baby showers and more. Rentals must be made two weeks in advance. Rentals done after hours (sept-may) are charged an additional attendant fee of $10 per hour. Charley Taylor Rental Information & Fees

Charley Taylor Gardening Classes
Questions to Susan Henson
The gardening classes at Charley Taylor are FREE of charge. The purpose of the classes is to educate the community on different soils, planting techniques, and pruning as well. The classes meet on Thursdays at 6:00pm at the rec center. Handouts will be provided in each class. Please bring a pen or pencil for notes. Want more information on gardening tips and taking care of your trees, visit Susan Henson's Horticulture webpage.

The World-Renowned Grand Prairie Toastmasters
6:30 Tuesdays, Charley Taylor Recreation Center, GP, TX
http://www.toastmasters.org/
http://grandprairie.freetoasthost.com/

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 Centers. Charley Taylor is looking for music, craft, theatre arts, cheerleading, and Pre-K Learning Camp instructors! Enrich people’s lives and earn some extra income by getting in contact with the Charley Taylor Staff @ 972-264-6890 or email Chris Ginapp. cginapp@gptx.org
*background checks and drug tests are completed on all applicants.