Now Available - Fall "Life is Grand "
The 2014 Summer edition of the "Life is Grand" magazine is now available online! Or, if you prefer a printed copy to keep at home, pick one up at a city facility nearest you.

>Click here for the online version or for printed copy locations

Street-N-Treat
Friday, October 31 • 6-8pm • Market Square • 120 W. Main St.
Join us for the biggest Halloween event in Grand Prairie! Participants will enjoy FREE games and trick- or-treating in Market Square! Prepare to ask “Trick-or-Treat” and bring a large bucket for candy!

Dalworth Recreation Center Re-Opening!

Ribbon Cutting
Mon., Nov. 3 • 6-8pm • Dalworth Rec Center • 2012 Spikes
Join us for the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Dalworth Recreation Center.

Grand Celebration
Sat., Nov. 8 • 10am-2pm • Dalworth Rec Center • 2012 Spikes
Come to the Grand Re-Opening of the Dalworth Recreation Center for a day full of fun. There will be entertainment by the Dallas Mavericks, tours of the facility, free food & prizes!

Prairie Lights Sneak-a-Peek 3-mile Run/Walk
Be the first to see the all new displays at Prairie Lights 2014 as you run, jog, walk or stroll through the lighted park. November 22 will be dedicated for those runners, joggers and fast walkers. November 23 is set aside for those that want walk and stroll through the lights.

Early registration ends Monday, November 17. Individual entry fee is $20 and teams of 10+ are only $15 per participant so get your family, friends and co-workers and form a team. (All pre-registered runners/walkers by November 17 will be guaranteed a commemorative long sleeve t-shirt)

Late Registration (November 18-21) will be $25. Race day registration will be $30.00.

We need YOUR input! Attend one of the following meetings and become part of “The Dream Team”!

>Input Meeting Schedule

The EPIC Project
With an approval rate of 75%, Grand Prairie citizens voted to begin “The Epic” project. This legacy development will bring numerous additions to Central Park, including:  Major Recreation/Life Changing Center, indoor water park, amphitheater, library, trails, all-inclusive playground, and lake based recreation amenities.

Visit JoinTheEpic.com for more information and regular updates, but more importantly, to share how YOU and YOUR family can leave a footprint on this project, through your wants, desires and vision! This project is for every citizen, and we will begin having community “Envision the Epic Encounters” where you can provide input. In addition, we will have opportunities for you to submit suggestions on-line.

Central Park in Grand Prairie is destined to become one of the most life-changing parks in the state. Already featuring “The Summit”, five lakes, impressive boardwalk, and a world-class Public Safety Building, the fun is just beginning!

Your Epic Project is ready to start a new Grand Prairie legacy.  The fun begins in 2017!

Farmers Market Open Every Saturday!
Saturdays beginning March 29 •  8am-1pm • 120 W. Main St.
Farmers Market at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., in downtown Grand Prairie, Texas, is open every Saturday and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, breads, salsas, dips, relishes, soy candles, eggs, soaps, honey, chips, cookies and more. Check the Farmers Market Calendar for a listing of special events!

Grand Prairie's Farmers Market has been recognied by American Farmland Trust as one of the Top 3 markets in Texas as well as one of the Top 40 in the country!

>More info

The City's Get Fit GP program presents tools, tips, deals, events, and local resources through one website, gptx.org/GetFitGP, encouraging residents to commit to healthy lifestyles.

Check the GetFitGP website each month for more updates. Get ready to Get Fit, Grand Prairie!

Reserve Campsites and Cabins Online!
NOW AVAILABLE! - Reserve campsites and cabins at Loyd Park or a day-use area at Lynn Creek Park online!

>Click here to RESERVE NOW!

The Best Deals in Grand Prairie Golf
Find the best daily deals in Grand Prairie Golf at GrandGolfDeals.com. Grand Golf Deals offers free printable coupons for Grand Prairie's award winning public golf courses. Registration is required to print the coupons. Login or register for a free account to get started.

>Click here to start

Walnut Creek Paddling Trail at Joe Pool Lake
The Walnut Creek Paddling Trali at Joe Pool Lake, brought to you by The City of Grand Prairie Parks & Recreation Department and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, is a 4.9-mile marked trail that winds though Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake. The scenic trail features a variety of native plants and wildlife. Don’t have the right equipment? Don’t worry – Canoes, kayaks, paddles and life vests are available for rent at the park. For more information, call 972-237-4120.

Save BIG with the new Golf Punch Cards!
Pre-purchase rounds of golf at an INCREDIBLY LOW PRICE!!! 5 and 10 round punch cards are now available for purchase for Prairie Lakes or Tangle Ridge Golf Courses. Take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts! Visit the pro-shop at the course of your choice to purchase. Or, call 972-299-6837 (Tangle Ridge) or 972-263-0661 (Prairie Lakes) for more information.

Grand Prairie's Premier 50+ Club
Members are raving about The Summit at Central Park! This facility was designed specifically for active adults ages 50 and older.

Want to become a member ? Purchase your membership online or in-person at The Summit.

More info | See "The Making of The Summit" Trailer/Teaser

Leave Your 'Footprint' at Central Park
Help Grand Prairie manage, build, protect and preserve Central Park by becoming a Central Park Guardian. The Central Park Guardian fund will help improve and enhance the park's natural beauty and increase citizen's and guest's quality-of-life for many years to come.

>More info

Be a part of the "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.

Click here to join!