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Grand Prairie is a city of about 200,000 people in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, stretching from Interstate 30 south to the shores of Joe Pool Lake. It grew around the railroad and later the aircraft industry, and its central location between Dallas and Arlington makes it a busy entertainment hub.
The city is home to Lone Star Park, a thoroughbred racetrack, the Texas Trust CU Theatre concert venue and Grand Prairie Stadium, a former minor league ballpark rebuilt for cricket that hosted matches at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Families come for Epic Waters, a large indoor waterpark, and for the long-running Traders Village flea market and the Ripley's attractions.
In the south, Joe Pool Lake and Loyd Park offer boating, fishing, camping and trails, and each holiday season Lynn Creek Park lights up for the Prairie Lights drive-through display. Six Flags Over Texas, AT&T Stadium, Dallas and Fort Worth are all a short drive away.
A large indoor waterpark with a retractable roof, so it is open all year. It has slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, play areas for small children and a surf simulator. It sits in The Epic central park area. Buy tickets online, bring water shoes and visit on a weekday to avoid lines.
A family attraction near Interstate 30 combining Ripley's museum of oddities with the Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax, featuring wax figures of film stars, historical figures and fairy tale scenes, plus a mirror maze. Combo tickets save money; plan about two hours for both.
A thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack opened in 1997, with a grandstand, paddock and simulcast betting on races from around the country. Live racing runs in seasonal meets, usually in spring and fall. Check the racing calendar, and arrive early on big race days to watch the horses in the paddock.
An indoor theater with seating for about 6,000 people, hosting touring concerts, comedy shows and family events. Its tiered seating gives good views from most sections. It is in the Lone Star Park entertainment area off Interstate 30. Check the event calendar and buy parking in advance for big shows.
A former minor league baseball park converted into a dedicated cricket ground, home of the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket. It hosted the opening match of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Matches are usually in summer evenings; bring sun protection for afternoon games.
One of the largest flea markets in Texas, open on weekends since the 1970s, with hundreds of vendors selling antiques, crafts, clothing, tools and collectibles, plus food stands and kiddie rides. It also hosts festivals and an RV park. Entry is free; parking costs a small fee, so bring cash.
An open-air outlet center off Interstate 20 with designer and brand-name stores selling clothing, shoes and home goods at discounted prices. Walkways are partly shaded, and there are snack shops and restaurants. Join the free outlet club online before your visit for extra coupons.
A large reservoir on the southern edge of Grand Prairie, finished in the 1980s, popular for boating, jet skiing, paddleboarding and fishing for bass and catfish. Marinas rent boats, and parks around the shore have swim areas and picnic sites. Summer weekends are busy, so start early.
A city-run park on the shore of Joe Pool Lake with campsites, cabins, a swimming beach, boat ramps and hiking and mountain biking trails through cedar and oak woods. It is a good spot for a quiet overnight close to the city. Book campsites and cabins well ahead for spring weekends.
A drive-through holiday light display held each year from late November through December in Lynn Creek Park, with miles of animated scenes and a walk-through village area. You pay per car. Go on a weeknight or buy a fast-pass to avoid the long lines on weekends near Christmas.
A restored mid-century movie theater on Main Street in the historic downtown, now an intimate venue for concerts, tribute shows, plays and community events. Its glowing marquee is a local landmark. Check the schedule before visiting, and pair a show with dinner at a nearby Main Street restaurant.
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