The Epic is a 120,000-square-foot fitness, arts, and entertainment destination. Mayor Ron Jensen, who has lived in Grand Prairie since 1963, said that the opening of The Epic represents a significant milestone in both the city’s history and its ongoing transformation into a premiere North Texas community. The Epic is a huge addition to the quality of life amenities in Grand Prairie.    

The Epic offers daily programming and resources in the areas of fitness, arts, entertainment, and recreation, available year-round to Epic members and drop-in visitors. Unlike most municipal recreation facilities, there is no residency requirement for participation; however, Grand Prairie residents are eligible for discounted membership fees.  Activities at The Epic include fitness training for people of all fitness levels, group exercise classes, sports leagues, swimming, art education, game room recreation, culinary classes and seminars, and seasonal camps for kids and teens, as well as concerts and entertainment events held in The Epic Theater or the GrandLawn Amphitheater, an outdoor concert space located immediately adjacent to The Epic. 

The Epic also boasts a robust menu of complimentary and fee-based amenities and upgrades—such as free parking, babysitting, massage therapy, café service and a digital library kiosk—as well as programming for patrons with special needs, supported by an adaptive/inclusive recreation coordinator.   

The Dallas Heat and The Epic located in Grand Prairie Texas have reached an official partnership for the 2020 Season as the official home of the Dallas Heat. All 8 Home games will be featured right at home in Grand Prairie with unique nights each game along with access to our very own Crompton’s Pub where you can visit our upstairs bar and enjoy a cold beer and or wine and of course our Cafe will be open for your usual concession needs. 

Event: Dallas Heat vs Crowley Panthers (Home Opener)
Date and Time: Saturday, January 25th, 2020 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST
Location: The Epic Recreation Center, 2960 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
About this event:  The Dallas Heat’s 2020 Season opens with a home game against the Crowley Panthers.  The theme of the night is superhero, so come dressed in your favorite superhero attire! The team has made a lot of off-season adjustments to their roster to make sure they competitive and able to give their fans a show night in and night out. They will have all their home games at the Epic in Grand Prairie which has beautiful stadium seating available to fans and also luxurious court-side seating.  

Stay at the Comfort Suites Hotel in Grand Prairie and attend the Dallas Heat vs Crowley Panthers (Home Opener) 

Welcome to the brand-new Comfort Suites hotel in Grand Prairie – a hotel near Grand Prairie City Hall. 

This centrally located all-suites hotel is perfect for your next family getaway to DFW and features all-new guest rooms and amenities. 

Comfort Suites Grand Prairie is 7.8 miles from The Epic Recreation Centre 

The Comfort Suites Grand Prairie is located equidistant between DFW Airport and all of Arlington’s major attractions including Dallas Market Center, AT&T Stadium, Traders Village, Six Flags over Texas, Six Flags Ripley’s Believe It or Not, The Epic Recreation Centre and more. If traveling with a family or for leisure in general, our hotel near Arlington puts you minutes from all the major theme parks and sporting/concert venues. Don’t miss out on all the exciting things to do in DFW while staying at the Comfort Suites Grand Prairie.