Construction Begins!

By | Epic Extras

Your legacy project is underway! Lee Lewis Construction, inc. has begun dirt work for your new water park, recreation center, and so much more….. That is right, “The Epic” and Epic Waters is underway! Over the next few weeks we will be posting the latest renditions of the project for your enjoyment!

Thanks for your patience! Your facility will begin changing lives in late 2017!

It’s gonna be EPIC!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

Bulldozers, Start Your Engines!

By | Epic Extras

Good day Epic Followers.  We hope you each had a grand New Year!    All of your team, from architects HKS, Inc. to Lee Lewis Construction have been finishing plans, updating pricing, and we are ready to begin!   This week will be very special to all of us….  Why?   Dirt will soon be flying on your Epic project!    And, boy it is going to fly!    We will soon have our Lee Lewis Construction Camera up and running.  In a short while,  you will be able to see your project in real time LIVE from GrandCentral on The Epic Cam.

As we said before, the Team is ready to deliver the Dream and we want you to be a part of the magic from now through grand opening!     And, it pays to carefully read and keep updated!   Beginning with the next Blog,  you will see the creation of “EpicExtra’s”……and you could find yourself winning free golf, concert tickets, and more.   Over 200 of you picked up your free t-shirt at the GrandBreaking just for being a “JoinTheEpic” member!    We are getting ready to keep the fun going!

Also, have any questions?   Send them today to Rick at rherold@gptx.org and I will do my best to respond or find someone who can respond!   We want you engaged in your Epic project!

Together, we will make it GRAND!   Together, we will make it EPIC!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

We hope you have an EPIC Thanksgiving

By | Epic Extras

On behalf of the entire EPIC Development Team we want to wish you, your family and friends an EPIC Thanksgiving. We are so honored to be working on this “legacy” project. We have many updates we will be presenting to you over the next few months, including a new feature, “Know The Team”. Learn about American Resort Management (ARM) the Epic Waters operator, or “OpenAire”, your retractable roof company, or TBG, Inc. your landscape architects. We hope this helps keep you informed on YOUR incredible project.

A couple of quick updates: Look for dirt work to commence right after the first of the year. The project continues to make refinements and is gearing up for a start as the year says 2016! Just think, the summer of 2017 will be here before we know it! And, you will be able to follow construction with our EpicCamLive! You will see it as it happens!

Again, have a grand Thanksgiving! More soon! Thanks for makin’ it EPIC!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

3,000 Turn Out for Epic GrandBreaking!

By | Epic Extras

Wow! We were so pumped to have y’all all out at the wild and crazy GrandBreaking for The Epic, Epic Waters, and PlayGrand Adventures! Oh, what a night! Hope you enjoyed all the fun, including the awesome fireworks show. And, remember Central Park is now “GrandCentral”!

As the movie stated, hundreds of your ideas have been incorporated into this “legacy project”. We want everyone to say “my thumbprint is on this development”!

More news will be coming soon! The movie, “GrandCentral: An Epic Destination” is now posted on our YouTube Channel.  It tells the story of the making of The Epic, and how it all started with America’s first baby-boomer facility, “The Summit”!

Upcoming blogs will talk about how you can be involved in PlayGrand Adventures, Epic Waters will begin sending out staffing needs, and of course, we will have a fixed camera providing live shots of constructon 24-7.

Thanks again for coming out last Saturday! One thing we can say is, “It’s Gonna Be Epic”!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

It Pays to be a JoinTheEpic.com Subscriber!

By | Epic Extras

Print this blog post and bring to the JoinTheEpic.com booth at the GrandBreaking on Saturday, October 17, 2015 beginning at 6pm through 10pm and receive an awesome t-shirt (while supplies last) with all the new logos of the new facilities coming to “GrandCentral”! It is going to be an incredible night of excitement. Live Music with 3-Time Grammy Award Winning Max Baca and Los Tex Maniacs with special guest Texas music legend Joe Ely and Rick Trevino! It’s all FREE! FREE fun for everyone! Food, Drinks and Beer for Purchase!

And, then the real excitement begins: The Mayor officially reveals the VERY FIRST inside glimpse of The Epic and Epic Waters….In the World Premiere of: “GrandCentral: An EPIC Destination”. The film will be shown outside on a huge outdoor screen.

Mayor Jensen will also have a MAJOR ANNOUNCMENT regarding Grand Prairie!

And, then what everyone has been waiting for: Danny Boykin promises, “The Most Amazing Fireworks Show in Grand Prairie history”! It is NOT to be missed!

It’s a celebration of Grand Prairie! And, we need everyone at the event!

5 school buses will be running from Dubiski High School to the event close to The Summit! They are FREE!

Bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket if you wish!

Grand Prairie will NEVER, EVER be the same!!!!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

JoinTheEpic.com subscribers are winners!

By | Epic Extras

JoinTheEpic.com blog subscribers are winners!  We sincerely appreciate you staying in touch with your legacy project!  Architects and consultants continue to work hard to make your “legacy” project incredible.   Mayor Jensen will explain and show you the many “firsts” that this project will include at the official “GrandBreaking” on Saturday, October 17, 2015, including some new names and prizes.

However, every JoinTheEpic.com subscriber will receive a FREE surprise at the event (and only available at the GrandBreaking).  We will be sending you a coupon that you can redeem at the event for a free logoed item!   This is an exclusive offer for the JoinTheEpic.com subscribers.   A little way to show you our thanks for making it special!

Lots, Lots, Lots of Updates coming your way! Put your seatbelts on:  Your project is truly going to be EPIC!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

The Moment We Have All Been Waiting For!

By | Epic Extras

“It’s the moment we have all been waiting for!” It’s ground breaking time for your Epic project, PlayGrand Adventures, and water park! And, what a ground breaking it will be!

How about free music from 4-time grammy-award winners, a short film on the project, and a free Epic Fireworks Show that will have everyone jumping with joy and excitement.

There will be food and drinks for purchase!

Keep your eyes out for your “Life is Grand”.   Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing more information, but for now:   Mark Down:  Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 6pm!

Grand Prairie and Central Park will never be the same!!!!!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

EPIC Ground Breaking slated for Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6pm

By | Epic Extras

Wow!   The day is finally here.   The project that you voted for May 2014 is another step closer to reality!   And, this is an event that you do NOT want to miss.

More details will become available in the next two weeks, but all we can say is the EPIC Groundbreaking will include: music, food for purchase, new exciting updates and one of the best fireworks shows EVER in Grand Prairie.

Mayor Jensen has a few surprises that will be announced that will also highlight the evening.   All of the fun takes place at YOUR Central Park!   It’s about the latest life-changing facility that will set the course for one grand future!

You will have a chance to meet your development team!   You will be the STAR of the evening, because without you and your family….it just won’t be EPIC!

Save the Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015
The Event: EPIC Groundbreaking
Place: Central Park
Price: FREE!   (food and drinks will be available for purchase if you choose)
Many Surprises!

Tell your friends to keep up with The Epic project on JoinTheEpic.com.   It will provide you all the updates on your legacy project!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

Working Schematics Released

By | Epic Extras

We will be announcing the date for ground breaking for The Epic project in the next month!   Stand by for all the exciting details. Recently, Mayor Jensen gave a sneak-a-peak of some of the working schematics for the project.   While changes are stilling being made, we thought it only right, to keep our www.JoinTheEpic.com followers with the same information!

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As of now, we are still working with architect HKS, Inc. of Dallas on a Memorial Day 2017 grand opening.   www.JoinTheEpic.com is the official site to be kept abreast of all happenings and excitement.

Our barrier-free playground, PlayGRAND Adventures is gaining steam!   YOU too can play a role in volunteering, funding, and being a part of all the excitement. Be a part of the PlayGRAND Adventures excitement at Main Street Fest this weekend. You can purchase and paint a tile that will be a part of our project.   In the next few weeks, we will share more plans about this “Epic Destination” playground that is for EVERYONE!

Enjoy the working drawings and look forward to seeing you at Main Street Fest!

Rick Herold
Director – Parks, Arts & Recreation

Epic Master Planning

By | Epic Extras

Welcome to another big week in the formation of your Master Plan and facilities at Central Park. All of the creative team will be in-town this week as they continue to develop YOUR Epic Central Park.

Look for Mayor Jensen to have more exciting news soon!

Planning is underway for the Rec Center, the Waterpark, and our inclusive playground as well as other park amenities.   We will have a special blog on the playground in a couple weeks! YOU may want to be part of all the excitement.

Again, the next thing we will have to share is the park Master Plan. HKS, Inc. and the team continue to refine the plan. We want to make sure every t is crossed and every I is dotted.

Plans are still calling for a Memorial Day 2017 GRAND Opening!   Please continue to follow Join The Epic.com for the latest news about your EPIC project!

Rick Herold
Director, Parks, Arts & Recreation

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