Celebrate National Pickleball Month with The Epic

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APRIL IS NATIONAL PICKLEBALL MONTH

Celebrate National Pickleball Month with Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department!

The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) has named April “National Pickleball Month” to help promote the fastest growing sport in America.

Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation will celebrate “National Pickleball Month” with activities and programs at facilities across Grand Prairie.

Beginners Clinic hosted by Chicken N’ Pickle Coaches
Tuesday, April 12
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Epic Members- all ages

“Bring a Friend to Play Pickleball Day” 
Friday April 15
The Epic members will be able to bring a friend/guest with them to enjoy a day of pickleball at The Epic. Epic Members – all ages

OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL AT THE EPIC
PICKLEBALL MONTH ACROSS GRAND PRAIRIE

The Epic Culinary Kitchen New Partner – Sprouts Farmers Market Grand Prairie

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THE EPIC CULINARY KITCHEN - NEW PARTNER

Join The Epic as we welcome our culinary partners Sprouts Farmers Market to the neighborhood.
Stop by The Epic booth at the Sprouts Farmers Market Grand Opening
March 18 – 20 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2500 S Carrier Pkwy
  • Meet The Epic Culinary Specialist Haley Pierce Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Culinary Class Giveaway – First 100 customers at the Sprouts Grand Opening event showing the Epic’s email/social post at The Epic booth will be given a Culinary class voucher for The Epic valued up to $25.
  • The Epic membership giveaway brought to you by Sprouts Farmers Market Grand Prairie. – Show your Sprouts Farmers Market Grand Prairie receipt at The Epic Guest Services desk to be entered to win a 3-month family membership

Spring Break at The Epic

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SPRING BREAK SAVINGS

Experience Epic! Take advantage of special Spring Break Savings on Family Memberships! Visit the front desk for details.

On Sale 03/12/2022-03/19/2022

YOUTH ART CAMP

Spring Break Art Camp
March 14 – 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Fee: $130 supplies included*
Ages: 5- 13 years

NEW- 4-day art camp young artist,  under the guidance of professional artists from the Robert Garden School of Art, create 8 amazing artworks using 4 different mediums you’ll be proud to frame and hang.  Learn perspective drawing with charcoal, pencil and oil pastels. Paint with watercolors and acrylics, learning color theory, brush loading, color mixing while creating landscapes, florals, animals and seascapes.   All art supplies are furnished, bring paper towels, snack and wear old t-shirt.

REGISTER TODAY

JOB FAIR - OPEN INTERVIEWS

Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation will be hosting Open Interviews for Seasonal (Summer) and Part-time Positions on Wednesday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m at The Epic.  We will assist anyone with the application process prior to the interview/selection process but asking that they apply prior if possible.

What:  Open Interviews
Where: The Epic  2960 Epic Place Grand Prairie 75052
When:  Wednesday March 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Why:  Hiring the positions listed below
How:  Apply for any of the following positions prior at the link below and show up between 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. on March 16 at The Epic for a guaranteed interview.

APPLY HERE

OPEN POSITIONS

Charley Taylor/Dalworth/Tony Shotwell/The Epic

Seasonal Camp Supervisor
Seasonal Camp Counselor

Aquatics & The Epic

Seasonal Head Life Guards
Seasonal Life Guards
Seasonal Pool Cashier

The Epic

Part Time- Rec Aide-Adaptive & Inclusive Programs
Part Time- Rec Aide- Fine Arts
Part Time- Rec Aide-  Culinary
Part Time-Rec Aide Music & Media Arts
Part-Time- Rec Aide-Fitness Attendant
Part Time Life Guard
Part Time Head Life Guard
Part Time Custodian
Part Time Rec Aide  Guest Services
Part Time Party Attendant
Part Time Rec Aide- Game Room Attendant

GAME ROOM & FAMILY SWIM

The Epic will have extended hours for the Game Room and Family Swim the week of Spring Break 3/14 – 3/18.

Monday, March 14

Fitness Swim:

5:30am-10am & 4:00pm-7:00pm

Family Swim: 

1:00pm – 4:00pm
7:00pm-8:30pm

Basketball Court: 

Basketball 5:30am-10:00pm

Multi-Purpose Court: 

Pickleball 5:30am-9:00am
Day Camp 9am-12pm
CrossFit 12pm-1pm
Tumbling Clinic 1pm-5pm
CrossFit 5:30-7:30pm
Badminton 8-10pm

Epic Games & Zone 1317: 

10am-8:30pm

KidsPlay & TinyTots: 

8:00am-12:00pm
4:30pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday, March 15

Fitness Swim:   

5:30am-10am
4:00pm-7:00pm

Family Swim: 

1:00pm – 4:00pm
7:00pm-8:30pm

Basketball Court:

Basketball 5:30am-10:00pm

Multi-Purpose Court: 

Badminton 5:30am-9:00am
Day Camp 9am-12pm
CrossFit 12pm-1pm
Badminton 1pm-5pm
CrossFit 5:30-7:30pm (N.)
GaGa Ball 5:30-7:30pm (S.)
Volleyball 8-10pm

Epic Games & Zone 1317: 

10am-8:30pm

KidsPlay & TinyTots: 

8:00am-12:00pm
4:30pm – 8:30pm

Wednesday, March 16

Fitness Swim:   

5:30am-10am
4:00pm-7:00pm

Family Swim:     

1:00pm – 4:00pm
7:00pm-8:30pm

Basketball Court: 

Basketball 5:30am-10:00pm

Multi-Purpose Court: 

Pickleball 5:30am-9:00am
Day Camp 9am-12pm
CrossFit 12pm-1pm
Pickleball 1pm-5pm
CrossFit 5:30-7:30pm
SpikeBall 8-10pm

Epic Games & Zone 1317: 

10am-8:30pm

KidsPlay & TinyTots: 

8:00am-12:00pm
4:30pm – 8:30pm

Thursday, March 17

Fitness Swim:   

5:30am-10am
4:00pm-7:00pm

Family Swim: 

1:00pm – 4:00pm
7:00pm-8:30pm

Basketball Court:

Basketball 5:30am-10:00pm

Multi-Purpose Court: 

Badminton 5:30am-9:00am
Day Camp 9am-12pm
CrossFit 12pm-1pm
Badminton 1pm-5pm
CrossFit 5:30-7:30pm (N.)
GaGa Ball 5:30-7:30pm (S.)
Volleyball 8-10pm

Epic Games & Zone 1317: 

10am-8:30pm

KidsPlay & TinyTots: 

8:00am-12:00pm
4:30pm – 8:30pm

Friday, March 18

Fitness Swim:    

5:30am-10am

Family Swim:    

1:00pm – 8:00pm

Basketball Court: 

Basketball 5:30am-10:00pm

Multi-Purpose Court: 

Pickleball 5:30am-9:00am
Day Camp 9am-12pm
Pickleball 1pm-5pm
GaGa Ball 5:30-7:30pm (S.)
Pickleball 8-10pm

Epic Games & Zone 1317: 

10am-8:30pm

KidsPlay & TinyTots: 

8:00am-12:00pm
4:30pm – 8:30pm

Youth at The Epic

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YOUTH AREAS AT THE EPIC

The Epic offers a variety of youth classes, camps, childcare, events and more! Find something for each member of the family with The Epic!

Explore offerings such as:

  • Art Camp
  • Karate
  • Tumbling
  • Dance Calss
  • Seasonal Camps
  • Parents Night Out
  • More!
LEARN MORE

Epic Update | Temporary Maintenance Closure

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE DECEMBER 4

Notice to members:

The Epic will be closed from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, December 4.

Due to unforeseen electrical disturbances at The Epic, we are currently operating with limited services inside the facility. Please bear with us as we make the necessary repairs in order to bring The Epic back up to full operating capacity. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience and understanding at this time.

Amenities currently unavailable until further notice:

  • Game Room
  • Guest Services
  • Music on the Fitness Floor

Repairs are expected to occur tomorrow afternoon and we expect to resume normal operations on Monday, December 6. We will continue to provide updates as the situation improves. 

Make it to Main Street

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MAKE IT TO MAIN STREET 2022

Local musicians around the metroplex will have an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a live audience and judges. The top performer selected will have the opportunity to perform  at Grand Prairie’s annual Main Street Fest.

MAKE IT TO MAIN STREET SHOW DATE
Saturday – February 26, 2022
Free for audience

PERFORMER APPLICATIONS:
Due: Jan. 20, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

The Epic Re-Opening October 31

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THE EPIC - RE-OPENING OCTOBER 30

Thank you for your patience during our facility closure this week. We are excited to re-open Saturday, October 30! Here are some of our amenities and programs now available.

  • Multi-Purpose Court Reopens
    • With the relocation of the fitness equipment to our main fitness floor, the multi-purpose court will now be available for extra open play sports and programs. View schedule here.
  • Fitness Floor
    • On your next visit, you might see your favorite fitness piece in a different location. Please do not hesitate to ask an Epic staff member for assistance.
  • Holiday Fun Camp – click here for more information.
  • Epic Movie Nights – Hocus Pocus
    • Join us in The Epic Theater for Epic Movie Nights. October 30 | 7:00 p.m.
    • Cost – $1
    • Buy Tickets
  • Epic Eats Re-Opens
  • Epic T-shirt Shop Re-Opening
  • Epic Arts Programs Begin 11/2

MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

All memberships will be extended to accommodate the full duration of the closure.

Monthly auto-draft membership plans: Monthly auto-draft memberships will be extended to accommodate the full duration of the closure. Your next draft date may change as a result of the extension.

Temporary Facility Closure

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TEMPORARY FACILITY CLOSURE

The Epic will be reopening the Multipurpose Court located next to the basketball court at the end of the month. The Multipurpose Court allows for additional open play volleyball and pickleball hours, as well as more programs, classes, and events. A schedule of future court activities will be released by the end of October.

To prepare for this amenity to reopen, The Epic will be closed Monday, October 25 – Friday, October 29 as fitness equipment currently on the Multipurpose Court is relocated to the main fitness floor. Other facility maintenance will also occur during this time.

We apologize for this closure and understand the impact it may have on your routine. Please see below for membership updates. We look forward to seeing you when The Epic reopens Saturday, October 30.

MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

All memberships will be extended to accommodate the full duration of the closure.

Monthly auto-draft membership plans: Monthly auto-draft memberships will be extended to accommodate the full duration of the closure. Your next draft date may change as a result of the extension.

Epic Comedy | October 2021

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EPIC COMEDY - OCTOBER 2021

Join us at The Epic for a night of laughs! Two showtimes are available to offer a family show as well as an 18+ show.
o 10/09 – Dale Jones
o 10/23 – Vince Morris
TICKETS: bit.ly/3EBDGVY
Adults – $10
Youth (17 & younger) – $5
7:30 pm Family (PG) 45 min.
8:30 pm Adult (18+) 45 min.
First Come First Serve (space is limited)

Now Hiring

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JOIN OUR AQUATICS TEAM

Looking for a flexible and rewarding job?   Join our team at The Epic and become a lifeguard.

No experience is necessary and all training is provided for free.

Part time lifeguards can work 19 hours or less per week and there are weekday and weekend shifts available.  Lifeguards also receive a complimentary memberships to The Epic.

However, the best part of being a lifeguard is the difference we make in other’s lives.  If this interests you apply today.

Applicants must be at least 15 years of age.  For more information contact the Aquatic Specialist, Destiny Glover, at dglover@gptx.org or at 972-339-3712.  You may apply here.

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