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Welcome to Grand Prairie, Texas.
Grand Prairie is a city in Dallas County (USA), with a significant overlap into Tarrant County, and a minor overlap into Ellis County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 127,427.
Lone Star Park by pinelife, October 2006
With more than 4,900 acres of parks, well-established and new neighborhoods and lively, competitive athletic programs, Grand Prairie makes businesses and residents feel right at home.
Fifty-four parks include a senior center, the Ruthe Jackson Conference Center, four recreation centers, four public swimming pools (including one indoor pool), two beaches on Joe Pool Lake, a campground, five softball and baseball complexes, 32 tennis courts and 18 soccer fields (four lighted adult, six lighted youth). In addition to private golf courses and a country club, the city's two public golf courses offer great golf at a great price. The city's Tangle Ridge Golf Course and Prairie Lakes Golf Course are top ranked by the Dallas Morning News, North Texas Golfer.
One of the newest lakes in Texas, Joe Pool Lake is set among the rolling hills of south Grand Prairie. Fishing, boating, swimming and skiing are popular here. The lake's Lynn Creek Park features boat ramps, picnic sites, beaches, volleyball, restrooms and loads of natural beauty. Loyd Park offers camping cabins, a 40-person meeting room, wooded camp sites, trails, showers and restrooms. On the north shore, just off Lake Ridge Parkway, Lynn Creek Marina features boat slips, rentals, boat ramps and fishing supplies for the angler. Adjacent to the marina, the Oasis, a floating restaurant, overlooks the waters of the lake and serves up delicious fare and beverages.
Experience an ultra first class competitive skate park for in-line skating, skateboarding, and biking. This $1.2 million outdoor and indoor skate park, located on the grounds of Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, includes a beginner, intermediate, advance course and a world class Vert ramp.
NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie - The 6,350-seat live performance hall hosts sell-out crowds to its popular concerts, shows and events. The $62.9 million facility is located just south of Lone Star Park. NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie is one of the most technologically sophisticated indoor theaters in America. The venue allows it to present a wide range of shows from music concerts and Broadway shows to comedy, magic, televised events, corporate events and more.
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Local daily news in Grand Prairie:
Trial begins in shotgun slaying of truck driver
By MARTHA DELLER FORT WORTH - Plano truck driver Sevenler Cavit was resting in a Grand Prairie motel parking lot on Jan.
Grand Prairie Good Kid
School, grade and college plans: Grand Prairie High School, senior; to attend Texas Christian University and major in business Community and school activities: cosmetology, National Honor Society, National ...
DISD plan to ease grading standards angers teachers
Dallas public school students who flunk tests, blow off homework and miss assignment deadlines can make up the work without penalty, under new rules that have angered many teachers.
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Places of interest:
Arlington, TX (7.3 miles), Duncanville, TX (8.7 miles), Cockrell Hill, TX (8.9 miles), Pantego, TX (9.5 miles), Dalworthington Gardens, TX (9.6 miles), Irving, TX (9.8 miles), Cedar Hill, TX (10.0 miles), Euless, TX (10.5 miles).
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