Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie is a city of 201,883 people in Dallas County, Texas, founded in 1863.
Why visit Grand Prairie
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 184 places to eat, 36 places to stay and 20 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Prairie PREMIERE LUX Ciné 10 & Pizza Pub, Studio Movie Grill, Everard-Sharrock Jr. Farmstead and Marrow Bone Spring Archeological Site.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Grand Prairie
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About Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis counties with a small part extending into Johnson county. It is part of the Mid-Cities region in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It had a population of 175,396 according to the 2010 census, making it the fifteenth most populous city in the state. Remaining the 15th-most populous city in Texas, the 2020 census reported a population of 196,100.
From the Wikipedia article Grand Prairie, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do20
Grand Prairie PREMIERE LUX Ciné 10 & Pizza Pub
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
510 East Westchester Parkway, Grand Prairie
Mo-Su 13:00-24:00
Dallas International University
School · 4.3 mi
Christian university in Dallas, Texas, USA
7500 West Camp Wisdom Road
Arlington Baptist College
School · 8.8 mi
University in Arlington, Texas
Bagdad Supper Club
Cinema and theater · 6.3 mi
Entertainment Venue in Texas
Boardwalk Fun Park
Monument and historic site · 6.4 mi
Amusement park in Grand Prairie, Texas, that closed in 1992
Dallas Baptist University
School · 5.3 mi
Private university in Dallas, Texas, U.S.
MetroCenter
Cinema and theater · 6.5 mi
Entertainment venue and church
Mountain Creek Lake Bridge
Bridge · 4.3 mi
Bridge in Texas and Dallas, Texas
Seven Seas Marine Life Park
Monument and historic site · 6.6 mi
Former marine mammal and animal theme park in Arlington, Texas
Six Flags Over Texas
Monument and historic site · 6.2 mi
Amusement park
8 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks28
Everard-Sharrock Jr. Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic site in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
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Marrow Bone Spring Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Archaeological site in Arlington, United States of America
Arlington Museum of Art
Museum · 6.6 mi
Art museum in Texas, United States
International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
Museum · 6.0 mi
Museum in Arlington, Texas, U.S.
National Medal of Honor Museum
Museum · 6.4 mi
Military history museum in Arlington, TX, US
Illuvia
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
Colorful water show using a fountain.
2961 Waterwood Drive, Grand Prairie
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Epic Waters
Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi
Largest indoor waterpark in North Texas.
2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie
Prairie Lakes Golf Course
Golf course · 3.3 mi
3202 Southeast 14th Street, Grand Prairie
05:00-18:00
Eden Road Park
Park · 4.1 mi
1860 Mansfield Webb Road, Arlington
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Lynn Creek Marina
Marina and boat launch · 3.0 mi
5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes184
Andalous Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 4.4 mi
457 East Interstate 20, Arlington
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
BJ's
Diner · American · 4.9 mi
201 East Interstate 20, Arlington
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Boomerjack's Grill & Bar
Diner · American · 4.8 mi
4000 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Arlington
Mo-Su 10:30-24:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 4.8 mi
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Arlington
Su-Mo 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Dino's Subs
Restaurant · Sandwich · 4.7 mi
2221 South Collins Street, Arlington
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Kincaid's Hamburgers
Diner · American · 4.8 mi
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Arlington
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 5.0 mi
137 Merchants Row Drive, Arlington
Mo 10:00-22:00; Tu 10:00-22:00; We 10:00-22:00; Th 10:00-22:00; Fr...
P.F. Chang's
Restaurant · Asian · 4.8 mi
215 East Interstate 20, Arlington
Su-We 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pluckers Wing Bar
Restaurant · American, Wings · 4.6 mi
4000 Bagpiper Way, Arlington
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.8 mi
3900 Arlington Highlands Boulevard, Arlington
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Tacos "La Banqueta" Puro "DF"
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.6 mi
1021 Pioneer Parkway
Mo-We 10:00-21:00; Th-Sa 10:00-22:00
172 more on the map.
History
The city of Grand Prairie was first established as Dechman by Alexander McRae Dechman in 1863. He based the name of the town on Big Prairie, Ohio. Prior to then, he resided in Young County near Fort Belknap. The 1860 U.S. Federal Census—Slave Schedules shows an A McR Dechman as having four slaves, ages 50, 25, 37 and 10. Dechman learned that he could trade his oxen and wagons for land in Dallas County. In 1863, Dechman bought 239.5 acres (96.9 ha) of land on the eastern side of the Trinity River and 100 acres (40 ha) of timber land on the west side of the river for a broken-down wagon, oxen team and US$200 in Confederate money. He tried to establish a home on the property, but ran into difficulties, so he returned to his family in Birdville before joining in the Civil War. In 1867, Dechman filed a town plat with Dallas County, consisting of 50 acres (20 ha).
From the History section of Grand Prairie, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay36
Hilton Garden Inn Grand Prairie at EpicCentral
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
2935 South State Highway 161, Grand Prairie
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Arlington South
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
4251 South Collins Street, Arlington
Churches and places of worship68
First Presbyterian Church of Grand Prairie
Church · Presbyterian · 5.0 mi
310 Southwest 3rd Street, Grand Prairie
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
2910 Corn Valley Road, Grand Prairie
Thánh Đường Các Thánh Tử Đạo Việt Nam;Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.4 mi
Abundant Life Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.3 mi
3829 South Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie
Authentic City Church
Church · Charismatic · 3.7 mi
6600 New York Avenue, Arlington
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging57
Schools, colleges and libraries117
Tarrant County College Southeast Campus
School · 3.4 mi
2100 Southeast Parkway, Arlington
Healthcare31
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
3142 South State Highway 161, Grand Prairie
Map of Grand Prairie
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.3 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 72°F | 2.4 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 5.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Joe Pool Lake (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dallas County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Arlington 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Irving 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Dallas 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Fort Worth 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Carrollton 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Mesquite 26 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Lewisville 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Garland 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Richardson 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Plano 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Grand Prairie May 2019 27 (Market Square water tower), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marrow Bone3, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Everard-Sharrock Jr. Farmstead, HominyGrits007, CC0
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