Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation

Grab your lawn chairs and join us for Neighborhood Movie Night on Friday, June 5! 🎬🍿

Bring the whole family out for an evening of movies, food trucks, a mobile library, and fun in the neighborhood.

The event kicks off at 7:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 8:30 p.m. under the stars! ✨

🎥 Streaming: The Lego Movie
📍 4700 Block of Sumac Dr. - South of Joe Pool Drive
🕢 Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
🎥 Movie begins at sunset

Come early, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a fun night with your neighbors.

Hosted by Grand Prairie Parks & Rec in partnership with Midlothian ISD.

Movies on the Beach returns to Grand Prairie this summer at Lynn Creek Park! 🍿🌊🎬

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for the ultimate summer movie nights by the lake.

Movie Lineup:
🎬 June 12 | Kung Fu Panda
🎬 July 10 | Nacho Libre
🎬 August 14 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Enjoy themed activities before each movie, plus food and drinks available for purchase throughout the night.

🕢 Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
📍 Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie
🎟️ FREE for Grand Prairie residents | $20 for non-residents

Now’s your chance to be part of one of Grand Prairie’s most dill-ightful events! 🥒

Pickle Fest is taking over downtown Grand Prairie on Saturday, Sept. 5, and we’re looking for vendors ready to join the brine-time madness. 🏓

Pickles. Pickleball. Food. Shopping. Weird pickle creations. We want it ALL.

🥒 If you’ve got a pickle or pickleball-related items, sign up now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWfvPJZbElPJ8HDG_M_R3RvRPHZkqG7EszinDaSgRaR5LkbA/viewform

In observance of Memorial Day, Grand Prairie Recreation Centers will be closed Monday, May 25.

The community is invited to attend the City’s Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, 925 Conover Dr., as we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

For a full list of City of Grand Prairie holiday closures and service updates, visit gptx.org.

Join us this Memorial Day as we honor the brave Grand Prairie service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. ❤️💙

This year’s ceremony will feature guest speaker Raymond Kemp, retired United States Navy Fleet Master Chief.

The program will also include the reading of fallen service members’ names, the ringing of the Brass Honor Bell, a flyover (weather permitting), a 21-gun salute by the Grand Prairie Police Honor Guard, and the playing of Taps.

Guests are invited to stay after the ceremony for hot dogs and lemonade provided by the Grand Prairie Rotary Clubs.

📍 Veterans Memorial, 925 Conover Dr.
📅 Monday, May 25
⏰ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Join the GP Nature Club this Wednesday for our Survival Skills class at Mi Familia Park! 🧭

Learn practical outdoor skills like knot-tying, water safety, first aid basics, and navigation. This FREE hands-on event is perfect for the whole family and a great way to enjoy the outdoors right here in Grand Prairie.

🧭 Survival Skills
📅 May 20, 5–6:30 p.m.
📍 Mi Familia Park (2402 Cardiff St)

We’ll see you at the park! 🌳

The summer swim season kicks off Memorial Day weekend in Grand Prairie! ☀️🌊 City-operated outdoor pools and splash pads will open for the summer next Saturday, May 23.

Here's a look at the schedule:
🌊 McFalls Outdoor Pool | Open 1-6 p.m., closed Tuesday
🌊 Tyre Outdoor Pool | Open 1-6 p.m., closed Wednesday
🌊 Bowles Outdoor Pool | Open 1-6 p.m., closed Thursday
🌊 Splash Factory | Open 1-6 p.m. every day

🔗 Read about the pool schedule, amenities, and entry fees: grandfungp.com/outdoor-pools/

Join us as we celebrate 20 amazing years of Tony Shotwell Life Center with a community celebration on Thursday, May 21! 🎉

Bring the whole family for an evening full of fun featuring live performances, a face painter, a balloon twister, and a 70-foot obstacle course bounce house!

We’ll also have sweet treats and drinks from Traveling Tom’s Coffee, Kona Ice, and Beverly Ann’s Cookies & Ice Cream. Free item coupons will be available at the front desk of Tony Shotwell while supplies last.

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 4:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Tony Shotwell Life Center, 2750 Graham Street

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Nature Club: Wildlife Watch yesterday! 🐾🌿 We loved seeing families explore live animals, skulls, tracks, and learn more about how Texas wildlife survives and adapts in the wild.

The fun continues next week at our next FREE Nature Club event:
🧭 Wednesday, May 20 – Survival Skills
📍 Mi Familia Park (2402 Cardiff St.)
🕔 5–6:30 p.m.

Learn practical outdoor skills like knot-tying, water safety, first aid basics, and navigation. We’ll see you there!