Shopping and Dining
The proximity of Dallas and Fort Worth to Grand Prairie real estate gives access to all of the opportunities those cities provide. However, you can still find great deals close to home. Bargain hunters love saving money at the Grand Prairie Premium Outlets on west I-20. ABC Fashions on Main Street carries the latest in formalwear. You will find a little bit of everything at Trader’s Village on Mayfield Road, billed as the largest flea market in Texas.
Dining opportunities abound in Grand Prairie, starting with a great steak from Texas Roadhouse. Cheddar’s Casual Café offers delicious food made from scratch and great value in a casual atmosphere, perfect for all ages.
Revitalization of the downtown area has renewed interest in the shopping and dining opportunities there, such as Don Juan’s Romantic Mexican Food and the Farmers Market in Market Square.
Parks and Recreation
Grand Prairie is enormously proud of Lone Star Park, for the finest in horseracing. About 8,000 spectators can enjoy the thoroughbreds and quarter horses that pit their skills against each other on the seven-furlong turf track and on the one-mile dirt oval. The 32 barns provide shelter for 1,600 gorgeous animals. Lone Star Park also hosts the top country music artists for outdoor concerts every spring/summer season.
The Parks and Recreation department maintains 52 parks and 13 recreational facilities filled with miles of hiking and biking trails through cool woodlands. Three water parks support camping, boating, fishing and swimming. Britton Park features a two-lane boat ramp, bank fishing, restrooms and plenty of parking. Lynn Creek Park includes 784 acres with white sandy beaches, restrooms, showers and eight lane boat ramps. Nearly 100 picnic sites make this an ideal spot for a party. Joe Pool Lake features eight cabins on the lake and 221 campsites.
Golfers will find plenty of places to play like Prairie Lakes Golf Course on Mountain Creek Lake, chose by Golf Digest as one of the best places to play in 2008 and 2009. This city-owned course is challenging and beautiful for the perfect day on the greens. Magnificent trees grace the fairway at Grand Oaks Golf Club, a semi-private club offering a challenging 7,000 yards with a par of 71.
Living
Grand Prairie is one of the largest industrial districts in the US. More than 196,100 call this city their home, many of whom work in the defense and aviation industry. The largest employers after the school system are Lockheed Martin, Poly-American, and Bell Helicopter.
Grand Prairie real estate features huge lots and unique styles. The median value of a home here rests at about $240,000. You will find careful attention to architectural detail in hardwood floors, huge kitchens and granite and marble surfaces. Expect to find specialty rooms such as libraries and studies, media rooms, home offices and more. Traditional styles boast modern appliances, efficient heating and cooling, and focus on sustainable lifestyles.
Schools, Health and Transportation
Six school districts support the students of Grand Prairie, the largest of which is Grand Prairie Independent, followed in size by Arlington, Cedar Hill, Irving, Mansfield, and Midlothian Independent School Districts. Private schools also serve the area including Calvary Baptist School, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, and Immaculate Conception Catholic School. Four Grand Prairie colleges offer certificate programs including Fortis Institute, Arlington Career Institute, Mid-Cities Barber College and Lincoln Technical Institute, which also offers an Associate Program. Potential buyers of Grand Prairie real estate are happy to learn that the University of Texas at Arlington is only about ten miles away off Interstate-30.
Exceptional medical facilities abound in the communities surrounding Grand Prairie, such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Irving, USMD Hospital and Texas Health, both in Arlington. The Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center at Riverside is located at 2210 N. State Highway 360 in Grand Prairie.
Interstate highways 20 and 30 connect Grand Prairie to the east and west of the city, as do Texas State Highways Spur 303 and 180. State Highway 161 runs north and south. Belt Line Road also connects the north and south. The Grand Prairie Municipal Airport supports both private and business flights and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport accommodates both regional and international travel.
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