Center Supervisor
Michael Levy
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 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 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:

Overview this session:

Charley Taylor Playground Now Up!!!
WOW, what a great day the build turned out to be. Thank you to all who came out for our P-3 Playground Build. We had over 450 people volunteer to build the playground, and all was up in a little over five hours. We appreciate everyone's dedication and hope you will come back with your friends and family to enjoy this magnificent product. Click here for more details!

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 classes and leagues go year around and have a little variety for everyone. 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 classes and leagues, contact Halima Baquedano at (972) 264-6890. You may contact us anytime during regular business hours.

BLAZE Adaptive Sports
Blaze Sports offers enables children and adults with physical disabilities to realize their potential through sport and healthy lifestyles. Blaze Sports brings disability sports programs to communities across the United States through community-based parks and recreation agencies. The Parks and Recreation Department officially became a Blaze Sports Club in July of 2007!!! Grand Prairie is currently programming Swimming, golf, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair sports for athletes with physical disabilities. For more information on participating in Blaze Sports, volunteering, or coaching, please contact Gina McWilliams or get her voicemail at (972) 237-7526. BLAZE Sports Flyer | BLAZE Sports Blog 

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 are charged an additional attendant fee of $10 per hour. Charley Taylor Rental Information & Fees

Summer Camp Updates
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Charley Taylor Rec Center hosts day camps throughout the year. We host camps for children ages 6-12. Our next camp will be Summer Camp, June 8th - August 21st. Call Charley Taylor Rec Center for more information. Fee: $80/week.

Charley Taylor Gardening Classes
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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.