Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie is a large city that stretches across three counties in the Dallas metro area, with residential neighborhoods linked by main highways. Shopping centers and schools spread throughout the territory, while parks and recreation areas line Joe Pool Lake.

Founded in 1863 as an agricultural settlement, the community grew gradually over the following years. In the decades that followed, it developed into a large city and became part of the expanding Dallas-Fort Worth region.

The name refers to the former prairie landscape that once covered the area before neighborhoods and commercial zones took shape. Today the city blends Texan traditions with modern suburban life, where families have settled across its three-county footprint.

Drivers use main roads to move between residential areas and shopping zones, as public transit options remain limited. Walkers find paths in lakeside parks, especially during cooler morning and evening hours.

A farmers market opens on Saturdays from April through December, offering regional produce and handcrafted goods. In winter, a light installation at Lynn Creek Park transforms the lakeside area into an illuminated route through the night.

Location: Dallas County

Location: Tarrant County

Location: Ellis County

Inception: 1863

Elevation above the sea: 157 m

Shares border with: Irving

Website: http://gptx.org

GPS coordinates: 32.71528,-97.01694

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:04