Grand Prairie, Texas is a city of over 150,000, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It is an ideal place both to live and to visit, as evidenced by its recent “Best Places to Live” award from Money Magazine in 2008, and a “Best Parks in USA” gold medal awarded by USA National Recreation and Parks for 2008-2009.
What makes Grand Prairie so special? Most of its amazing attractions focus on the outdoors. For those travelers who enjoy camping, there are several options here, well-equipped with all the amenities. Two excellent options include Lynn Creek Park (with full-service marina, boat ramps, beaches, picnic sites, playground, volleyball area, and even a driving range and weekend miniature golf). For RV campers, the best site is definitely Traders Village RV Park. A 24-hr. patrolled area with 212 level, concrete sites,its amenities range from dump station and laundry, to salon and grocery store, to swimming pool, recreation hall and even wi-fi access.
Another major outdoor attraction for visitors to Grand Prairie are its golf courses. Again, two major options stand out. One is the Tangle Ridge Golf Course, ranked as “Best in Texas” in 2008 by the Dallas Morning News, featuring Bermuda greens surrounded by native plants. Travelers seeking a more affordable golfing experience should visit the Prairie Lakes Golf Course, awarded “Top Economy Course in Texas” for 2008 by the Dallas Morning News. This 27-hole course features the largest practice putting green in the state.
For sports enthusiasts, Grand Prairie has much to offer. The Grand Prairie Air Hogs, a minor league baseball team, just started play at the newly-built QuikTrip Park in May 2008. And of course, the Texas Rangers, as well as the Mavericks and Cowboys, are easily accessible in Dallas. The Lone Star Park, opened in 1997, holds a major thoroughbred meeting every Memorial Day weekend, with seven races worth over 1 million dollars. Next to the Lone Star Park is the GPX Skate Park, host to the 2001 and 2002 X-Games trials.
There are also many, many other attractions in and near Grand Prairie, from historic sites like the Dr. H.V. Copeland Home/Grand Prairie Museum and the recently-renovated Uptown Theatre, to amusement parks like Splash Factory, Hurricane Harbor, and Six Flags Over Texas. You can visit Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax and Ripley’s Believe it or Not, catch a show at the Johnnie High Country Music Revue, or reserve tickets for a concert at the state-of-the-art Nokia Theatre.
One of Grand Prairie’s most famous events is held every weekend – the Traders Village. Open from 8am till dusk, the largest flea market in Texas includes over 3500 vendors spread over 160 acres. Join the more-than-3.5 million visitors who stop here each year and check out the wares, as well as the wide variety of state-fair refreshments, kiddie rides, and arcade games. There are special events and festivals throughout the year, including a chili cook-off, auto swap-meet, and other activities.
With there always being something to do in this family-friendly city, it’s easy to see why Grand Prairie is such a pleasant place to live – and visit. Live in Grand Prairie Apartments today.
