Things To Do In Coppell

THINGS TO DO

Coppell Nature Park is 66 acres of natural space that features three types of habitat for local wildlife: Cross Timbers forest, Blackland prairie and Cottonwood Creek. Always think SAFETY FIRST while exploring nature. Stay on the trails, wear weather-appropriate attire and have plenty of water. Be respectful of the environment and do not litter. Enjoy observing, but avoid disturbing, destroying or removing what you find. Unlike domestic pets, wild animals generally avoid interaction with humans and will flee if given the opportunity. If you encounter a wild animal, remain calm and quiet and do not provoke it. Stay up to date with the Friends of the Coppell Nature Park via their website or Facebook. Check out their lecture series or sign up to help maintain the trails each third Saturday of the month. Learn more at coppellnaturepark.org.

BioDiversity Education Center The BioDiversity Education Center at Coppell Nature Park works collectively with partner organizations such as Friends of the Coppell Nature Park, City of Coppell, Keep Coppell Beautiful, Coppell ISD and Dallas College - North Lake to offer exceptional environmental education programs to the community.

Classes & Programs The BioDiversity Education Center creates an approachable bridge to the outdoors through natural space, the Nature Explore Area and hands-on environmental education programs. Participants of education programs develop a deeper connection to their environment as they learn about local flora, fauna, natural processes and sustainability issues. A wide variety of community programs are offered for all ages including annual festivals, environmental education and gardening classes, school field trips, nature walks and community improvement days. The Biodiversity Education Center is open to the public during visitor hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 am - 12 pm and during scheduled programs.

Junior Master Naturalist Inspired by a volunteer, the Biodiversity Education Center now offers the Junior Master Naturalist program to 4th through 6th graders. This program is modeled after curriculum from the Perot Museum. The experience combines hands-on explorations and outdoor adventures to help young people develop a deeper appreciation and

Coppell Nature Park 367 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 304-3581 Open daily 6 am - 10 pm

Art In The Park

In 2016, the City of Coppell partnered with the Coppell Arts Council to promote art from regional artists at public spaces within the City. A collaborative effort between staff and citizens led to the installation of 10 sculptures in the City’s Old Town district, referred to as the Old Town Art Splash. In 2018, phase two was completed, bringing additional sculptural pieces to Coppell’s signature park, Andrew Brown Park East. In 2019, the Old Town Art Splash was refreshed with 10 new art installations.

Coppell Arts Center

The Coppell Arts Center is a gathering place that honors local artists and presents first-class entertainment and diverse cultural experiences for the citizens of Coppell and North Texas residents. In accordance with this mission, they provide local talent with the resources they need to create and present their incredible work and curate experiences from around the region and the nation and bring them here to Coppell. All the while, it is a home base for community groups looking for a platform to communicate and provide educational opportunities for children and young adults.

Coppell Arts Center 505 Travis St. Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 304-7047 coppellartscenter.org

Coppell Community Garden

Volunteer gardeners use their gardening skills to raise fresh, nutritious produce year round to donate to Metrocrest Services Food Pantry. In 2018, 18,315 pounds of fresh produce were donated and more than 10,000 volunteer hours were documented. Gardeners learn about growing fruits and vegetables organically, cultivating their plots and working together on community chores. You don’t need to be an expert, just have an interest in organic vegetable gardening.

Gardeners learn about growing fruits and vegetables organically, cultivating their plots and working together on community chores. You don’t need to be an expert, just have an interest in organic vegetable gardening.

coppellcommunitygarden.org

Coppell Farmers Market

The mission of the Coppell Farmers Market is to form a relationship with local growers/producers in order to provide fresh, seasonal produce and agricultural products for our community while fostering a sense of place in Old Town Coppell. Produce vendors at the CFM must be located within a 150 mile radius of Coppell. This keeps the produce locally grown, seasonal and fresh. Often the produce has been picked the day before.

Coppell Farmers Market 768 W. Main St. Coppell, TX 75019 Open Saturdays 8 am - 12 pm coppellfarmersmarket.org

Cozby Library

The Cozby Library & Community Commons provides excellent materials and services to help Coppell community residents obtain information meeting their personal, educational and professional needs. Their collection supplies adults with current reading materials and provides reference services to students (at all academic levels) and other information seekers. As a premier learning and activities center, the Cozby library offers a wide variety of

materials and programs promoting a love of reading and learning.

Cozby Library & Community Commons 177 N. Heartz Road Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 304-3655 coppelltx.gov/residents/public-library

Life Safety Park

The Life Safety Park has a mission rooted in benefiting the citizens of the City of Coppell by bridging life safety topics and public education efforts. The facility provides life safety education to children and adult visitors throughout the area, and offers meeting spaces for community organizations. Lessons and programs offered within the Life Safety Park provide a foundation for a lifetime of living safely.

The Life Safety Park coordinates with DFW-area school districts, homeschools, private schools and other organizations to schedule FREE “Study Trips.” These unique expeditions outside of the traditional classroom give students the opportunity to learn life safety lessons in a specialized, hands-on environment.

In addition to hosting public education classes, the Life Safety Park’s main education building also houses the City of Coppell’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), under the direction of Coppell’s Emergency Management Division. An EOC, in a municipal government setting, is a central location from which local government can provide inter-agency and interdepartmental coordination and executive decision making in support of incident response and recovery operations.

Except for special circumstances, the EOC does not command or control on-scene response efforts, but does provide coordination by: collecting, evaluating and disseminating incident information; analyzing jurisdiction impacts and setting priority actions; and managing requests, procurement and utilization of resources.

Life Safety Park 820 S. Coppell Road Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 462-5371 Coppell is known for its small town feel and no place exemplifies this better than Old Town Coppell. Located in the City’s historic district, Old Town stands at the roots of where the community began, the original town site. Residential homes, businesses and restaurants line the streets creating a walkable, vibrant community and charming gathering place clustered around a beautiful town square, home to the Coppell Farmers Market. Visitors and residents live, work and play in this dynamic new community capturing the essence of Coppell’s historical roots and quality of life.

The CORE

The Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center first opened its doors in 2000, and has since served the community by providing many recreational and educational programs, services, events and activities for all ages. In May 2015, the center officially changed its name to The CORE to better reflect how the center has become the “core” of Coppell’s fitness, family and community.

The CORE continually serves the community by providing many recreational and education programs, services, events and activities for all ages. Annual passes for access to CORE amenities can be purchased or daily pass rates are available. The CORE includes indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center complete with state of the art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, gymnasium, indoor running track, class and meeting rooms, child care, recreation classes and camps and swimming lessons.

Group exercise classes, virtual exercise classes, free weights, machine-weights, cardio machines, indoor track and an outdoor circuit area are available for use by individuals 13 years and older. Users aged 13-15 must have a parent signed waiver and complete an orientation.

The Gymnasium is available for dropin basketball. Organized practices are permitted by reservation only. Basketballs may be checked out at the front desk. The gym is also available for open volleyball and badminton play during certain hours. The CORE also has open play pickleball on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Indoor pools are open year round. The outdoor pool area is open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. Swim lessons are offered year round for all levels through the Jeff Ellis Swimming Program.

The CORE 234 Parkway Blvd. Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 304-7077 coppelltx.gov

Waggin’ Tails Park

Enjoy a park built specially for your tail waggin, four-legged family members. Waggin’ Tails Dog Park includes fenced in areas for both large and small dogs, water fountains, trash cans and plenty of room to run and play.

Waggin’ Tails Park 400 S. MacArthur Blvd. Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 462-5100 Open daily 7 am - 10 pm (closed Wednesdays)

Wagon Wheel Tennis Center

Wagon Wheel Tennis Center Features: • 12 lighted courts (in banks of 2), 4 pickleball courts, and 100-foot practice backboard • Full-service pro-shop with new merchandise from Wilson,

Babolat, Prince and Head. • Ball machine rentals • Court rentals and drop-in drills • Outdoor pavilion and shaded bleachers and indoor lounge area with concessions • Complimentary towel service and locker rooms with showers • Group, private and semi-private lessons for youth and adults • League play

On-Court Lessons & Services In a 1-on-1 or 2-to-1 semi-private setting, students can get individualized instruction to help them improve their stroke mechanics, match play ability, overall footwork/agility and even strengthen their overall mental toughness. Their Tennis Professionals are USPTA-Certified and stay up-todate with the latest high-performance teaching techniques. Call or email the Pro Shop today to fill out a lesson request form and one of Wagon Wheel’s Certified Tennis Teaching Professionals will contact you within 24 hours. Lessons are set up to meet the customer and instructor’s schedules.

Classes & Camps The Junior Academy is an allencompassing Junior Tennis Program in which Wagon Wheel’s certified teaching professionals strive to make each group training class great by being attentive to each individual student. In addition to a fantastic Junior Tennis program, Wagon Wheel Tennis Center boasts several adult tennis opportunities for active, on-thego adults. Beginner and intermediate classes are offered several days a week.

Wagon Wheel Tennis Center 950 Creekview Drive Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 393-5687 coppelltx.gov