Bond Update

Splash Pads at Embree, Wynne Parks

It’s a cool, cool summer with the City’s two new splash pads at Embree Park and Lon Wynne Park to provide relief from the heat!

The City of Garland’s 2020 Aquatics Master Plan is coming to life through the addition of splash pads at Lon Wynne Park and Embree Park.

Embree Park will feature an all-ages splash pad with vibrant above-ground elements and in-ground elements that bring a fountain feel. A seat wall surrounding the play area will give parents a relaxing (and dry!) spot to enjoy. To make splash pad visits easier to enjoy, restrooms are also being added on site.

Families can make a day of a visit by enjoying other Embree Park features, including wide-open spaces, picnic tables, a playground, a basketball court and a half-mile paved trail! The trail loops the entire perimeter of the park and the Gale Fields Recreation Center. The recreation center features a fitness room, gymnasium and multiple meeting rooms. Whatever kind of fun you are looking for, this wonderful multiuse park has you covered.

The Lon Wynne Park splash pad will offer a variety of features, including spray jets and waterfalls. It’s an ideal spot for kids to cool off during hot summer days! This neighborhood park also provides nearly 17 acres of land including a paved trail, a picnic area and an all-purpose court.

Wynne and Embree are the first of several splash pads coming to Garland! The 2019 Bond Program will also bring splash pads to Watson Park, situated on 7.4 acres of land between Walnut Street and Buckingham Road in the western quadrant of the city, as well as Downtown.

Embree was identified as a priority because it is in the center of an area identified as high need for social engagement options and is not within a five-minute drive to an aquatic facility. Wynne was identified as a conversion from a pool to a splash pad due to the need for a complete renovation and its close proximity to Surf & Swim.

Downtown Garland Makeover

The most anticipated makeover reveal of the 2019 Bond Program is steadily approaching, with the Downtown project about 75% complete. The grand reopening of the Square will be a can’t-miss event for the entire family.

Build Garland Day

Join us Saturday, July 22, as the City celebrates the progress of its 2019 Bond program on Build Garland Day. We’ll be cutting ribbons and breaking ground at multiple sites and want to share our excitement for the bond projects. And most of all, we want to thank you for your support of these community improvements. Keep an eye out for Build Garland Day details through our social media, website and our Garland City Press Briefs enewsletter.

The revitalization of the Downtown Square will transform the area into a destination for the community’s many interests and needs. Key features include a large recreational and event lawn, an observatory treehouse, an imaginative play area, a pavilion for smaller, impromptu performances, an urban water fountain and a distinctive gateway feature. Beyond the Square, up to 14 blocks of streetscapes are being improved in the broader Downtown area.

The revitalized design allows Downtown Garland to be a destination with activities, programming and play opportunities every week, so get engaged now via social media so you don’t miss announcements about reopenings or other great entertainment experiences to follow.

Explore Garland In The Space Industry

EXHIBIT OPEN THROUGH SEPT. 2

Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.

Garland Landmark Museum and the City of Garland are hosting the “Garland and Beyond” space exhibit at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St., until Saturday, Sept. 2. Visitors can learn more about manned space travel through exhibits and artifacts presented by NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown is filled with space-themed activities. Enjoy space movies such as “Apollo 13” at the Plaza Theatre or join a NASA Solar System Ambassador for programs and activities about NASA’s space exploration, missions and discoveries.

Exhibits and artifacts on loan from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Couples can enjoy Space Date Nights each month. Space Date Nights provide the perfect night out including unique Downtown activities and deals. Visit the exhibit at City Hall, get your mission patch for the night and head to Intrinsic Brewery for a BOGO beer. Pick one of our great Downtown restaurants to have dinner and then head to the night’s activity. Friday, July 14, is free cover at Infinity Arcade, a $12 value. Saturday, Aug. 12, is a free Couples Space Yoga Class at Into the Well Collective, a $25 value.

For more space events around Garland, go to VisitGarlandTX.com .

A portion of the “Garland and Beyond” exhibit is dedicated to the regional companies and manufacturers that are involved in the space industry. Garland has collaborated with Micropac and General Dynamics to showcase the different companies that contribute to the industry. Some other companies highlighted at the exhibit include: z IMCO (General Dynamics) z Texas Instruments z Raytheon (LTV Electronics, Inc., E-Systems, Collins Radio, Rockwell Collins) z SPACE Corp. z Geotech z Control & Computing Device Co. z Varo, Inc.

Since 1974, the Garland Landmark Museum has worked to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret historical elements of our community’s unique heritage. The museum, 393 N. Sixth St., is open to the public Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Private appointments and group tours are available. We have your history, here! For more space events around Garland, go to VisitGarlandTX.com.

Juneteenth Celebration

Thanks everyone for coming out to Audubon Park and helping us celebrate on Saturday, June 17!

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City Council

City Meeting Schedule

All meetings are at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. Dates and times subject to change. Closed captioning is available in English and Spanish for City Council Regular Meetings and Work Sessions and Plan Commission meetings.

City Council Work Sessions z Live broadcast – 6 p.m.

July 10, 17 and 31 and Aug. 14 z Rebroadcast the following Tuesday, Thursday and Friday –9 a.m., Wednesday and Thursday – 7 p.m.

City Council Regular Meetings z Live broadcast – 7 p.m.

July 11 and 18 and Aug. 1 and 15 z Rebroadcast the following Wednesday – 9 a.m., Friday – 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday – 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Plan Commission z Meetings – 7 p.m.

July 10 and 24 and Aug. 14 and 28 z Rebroadcast the following Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – 9 a.m.

CGTV Listings

Channel 16 (Spectrum), Channel 44 (Frontier) or Channel 99 (AT&T U-verse), GarlandTX.tv