The Biodiversity Education Center is only open to the public during center program offerings.

      

​Coppell Nature Park

Stay up t​o date with the Friends of the Coppell Nature Park via their website or Facebook.  Always think SAFETY FIRST​ at the Coppell Nature Park.​ 

Reservations

View building availability and upcoming events

COPPELL NON-PROFIT RESERVATIONS

Coppell Non-profit 501(c) 3 Organizations can request reservations.  Youth organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4H and American Heritage Girls are asked to submit requests using the non-profit form.  Reservation Form and Rental Information​​

SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUESTS

The Biodiversity Education Center offers school field trips and class use of the building to CISD schools and Northlake college classes. Classes wishing to hold a field trip at the Biodiversity Education Center and Coppell Nature Park as well as classes wishing to use the facility for space to meet while doing field studies in the nature park are asked to fill out a SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUEST FO​RM​ ​ to schedule their visit.  Programs currently offered can be viewed in the BEC Program Overveiw and BEC Games documents below. Additional information on materials available for use while using the BEC as well as Geology lesson plans can be found on the Coppell Nature Park Education Resources Page​. 

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​Procedure for School/College Program Requests:

1. Fill out and submit the “School Program Request” form at least 30 days prior to your requested program date.  The form may be emailed to cnp@coppelltx.gov or delivered to the Coppell Road Service Center, located at 816 S. Coppell Road. 
2. The Biodiversity Education Center staff will contact the applicant regarding the program within 2 business days via email.  At this time, if the visiting group has requested that facilitators be provided, the Biodiversity Education Center staff will reach out to the cleared volunteers that assist the center.
3. If sufficient facilitators are not obtainable, the center’s staff will contact the program contact and discuss possible alternatives within 1 week of the request’s submitted date.
4. The program contact must contact the center’s staff via email or phone at least 1 week prior to the program if the program must be cancelled by the requesters.
5. The center’s staff will be in weekly contact with the program contact the month before the scheduled program to offer any assistance that may be needed.
   

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2016 FALL SPECIAL EVENTS​

MUSIC IN THE PLAZA​​

Saturday, September 17, 7 - 9 pm - Warehouse (Dave Matthews Tribute)

Saturday, September 24, 7 - 9 pm - Vintage Vibes
Town Center Plaza, 255 Parkway Blvd.​ 

Gather your blankets and chairs, pack a picnic and come out to the Town Center Plaza for free live music! Free popcorn provided by Coppell Parks and Rec!

mardi gras in the fall

Saturday, October 1, 6 - 10 pm 

The Square at Old Town Coppell, 768 W. Main Street 

Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Fall with live music, festivities, and food! Wear your purple, gold and green and collect beads as we put a new twist on the Mardi Gras celebration!  The kiddos can enjoy arts and crafts, dancing, and face painting!

OAK FEST 

Saturday, October 15, 5 - 9 pm 

Wagon Wheel Park, 345 Freeport Pkwy.

At Oak Fest, we celebrate life in Co​ppell being as diverse as the oak trees.  Building on our community’s roots and growing strength, we pause for an evening of community fun, live music, and fellowship. Enjoy performances by the Limelight Band and Professor Brainius, as well as lighted train rides, bounce houses, zip lines, face painting, great food, and more!​​  ​​​​​​Want to be a vendor at this event? Apply here.​

LIGHTED PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 3, 6:30 - 9:00 pm 

Parade Route – Samuel to Parkway Blvd. To Town Center Blvd.

Tree Lighting at Town Center Plaza, 255 Parkway Blvd. 

Get into the holiday spirit at Coppell’s kick-off to the holidays! Every parade float will be illuminated with lights!  After the parade, head over to the Town Center Plaza for the Tree lighting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday treats, live music from the Justin Cash Trio, and lots of festive fun!​​ New for 2016 - be a vendor at our Christmas Craft Market! Find out more and apply here.

past 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS​

MUSIC IN THE PLAZA 

Saturday, March 12, 7 - 9 pm - Me & My Monkey (Beatles Tribute)

Saturday, March 19, 7 - 9 pm - The Live 5 Band (Popular Music)

Town Center Plaza, 255 Parkway Blvd. 

Gather your blankets and chairs, pack a picnic and come out to the Town Center Plaza for free live music! Free popcorn provided by Coppell Parks and Rec​!

EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, March 26, 10 am - 12 pm
Wagon Wheel Park, 345 Freeport Pkwy.

"Hippity Hoppity"  up and come out to the annual Eggstravaganza event, full of activities including bounce houses, face painting, live music, photos with the Bunny, and more!  Egg hunts begin promptly at 10:30AM for kids up to age 6, and at 11:00AM for kids age 7 - 10 years. Candy and toy-filled eggs are in abundance at this event, so dust off those baskets and join us for a morning filled with fun and festivities!

ECO COPPELL EARTHFEST

Saturday, April 16, 10 am - 2 pm

Town Center Plaza, 255 Parkway Blvd.

Earthfest is a celebration of Coppell's commitment to the environment - an entertaining and educational experience! Visit the many environmental education booths to learn how you can lead a more sustainable lifestyle.  Don't forget to shop the plant sale, grab a bite to eat and enjoy live music by Definitely, Maybe. This event will also feature secure document shredding on-site, bulk trash disposal, collection of household items for donation to Metrocrest Services, performances by Professor Brainius, photo booths, arts and crafts, and more! Would you like to have eco-friendly booth at this event? Apply here. Food Trucks should apply here.​ 

FOOD TRUCK FRENZY

Saturday, April 23, 5 - 9 pm

The Square at Old Town, 768 W. Main Street

Grab a couple of chairs and relax on the lawn.  Enjoy eats and treats from some of your favorite local food trucks!  Your Favorite Old Town ​restaurants and shops will be there too!​ Want to be a vendor at this event? Apply here.

CONCERT ON THE LAWN: OLD TOWN CELEBRATION

Friday, May 6, 7 - 9 pm

The Square at Old Town, 768 W. Main St.

Celebrate Old Town Coppell's anniversary at this very special event!  Pack a picnic or check out an Old Town restaurant and enjoy a live concert featuring Texas Flood! Bring the kids and let them splash in the Main Street Interactive Fountain or play on the playground! 

SPIRIT OF COPPELL CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS​

Sunday, July 3, 7 - 10 pm

WAGON WHEEL PARK, 345 FREEPORT PKWY.

Celebrate Independence Day with us! Experience the sounds of one of DFW’s most popular party bands, the Emerald City Band. Emerald City brings a high energy, visually exciting show that gets every crowd motivated and on their feet. Additional entertainment includes bounce houses, face painting, and photo booths. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic or purchase food at the event. A variety of food will be available for purchase, including BBQ, pizza, funnel cakes, and turkey legs. A spectacular fireworks display, choreographed to patriotic music, will begin at 9:30PM.  Please note that due to the park reconstruction project at Andrew Brown East, this year’s celebration and fireworks will take place at Wagon Wheel Park, located at 345 Freeport Pkwy.​​​

​SPIRIT OF COPPELL PATRIOTIC PARADE

Monday, July 4, 9am

PARADE ROUTE – SAMUEL TO PARKWAY BLVD., WEST ON PARWAY TO TOWN CENTER

Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic parade! Put on your red, white and blue and head over to the parade route early ​​for the best spot!​​​ Would you like to participate in the parade? Apply here.​​

BACK TO SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Saturday, August 20, 6 - 8 pm

THE SQUARE AT OLD TOWN COPPELL, 768 W. MAIN STREET

Celebrate the start of the new school year with ice cream in Old Town Coppell ! Icy treats will be available for purchase from some of DFWs most popular ice cream trucks including Coolhaus, Kona Ice, Wild Catter Coffee, and Fried Pies for All.  Old Town favorites, Local Diner and Frost Cupcakery will also be in attendance. Many sellers will accept credit and debit cards, but attendees are encouraged to bring cash.

Kids can have their faces painted, visit a balloon artist, play on the farm-themed playground, and splash in the Main Street Interactive Fountain. The City of Coppell will be collecting school supplies for the “Buy One, Give One” Back to School Supply Drive at this event. Attendees who donate supplies at the event will receive a free snow cone from Kona Ice. ​​​

SPECIAL EVENT AND BLOCK PARTY FORMS
If you are interested in holding special event or block party, find all the information you need here.​

*Please Note* - Due to the current redevelopment project, special event applications wil not be accepted for Andy Brown Park until Summer 2017. Applications will still be accepted for the Town Center Plaza and Old Town.

Special Event Packet
Special Event Application (Please fill out this form and submit to the Special Event Coordinator​​)
Block Party Application and Consent Form

HELPFUL INFORMATION​

• Please allow 5 BUSINESS DAYS to process your application.
  
• Please submit your application 60 days prior to the actual event date. This amount of time is required before your event date can be confirmed.
  
• Depending on the details of your event, you may be asked to attend a meeting to elaborate on your application.
  
• You may be required to submit specific insurance for your event.
  
• Please note that there is an application fee of $250.  Other permit fees may apply.
  
• All events hosted in a City of Coppell park must observe the "lightning detection system" if one is present in the park you have reserved.
  

​USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
​ ​The following permits may be necessary for your event:
​Food Permit	​972-462-5164
​Sign Permit	​972-304-3506
​Electrical/Generator Permit	​972-304-3506
​Tent Permit	​972-304-3506
​Proof of insurance clarification	​972-304-3648
​Pavilion Rental	​972-462-5181
​Animal Permit	​972-304-3515

DEFINITION OF A SPECIAL EVENT

Article 6-5, Section 6-5-1: Definition of "special event" - a temporary event or gathering using either private or public property, which involves one or more of the following activities, except when the activity is for construction or house moving purposes only;

• Closing a public street;
  
• Blocking or restriction of public property, limiting the use of parks by the general public, and streets;
  
• Offer of merchandise, food, or beverages on public property or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;
  
• Erection of a tent on public property, or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;
  
• Installation of a stage, band shell, trailer, van, portable building, grandstand or bleachers on public property, or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;
  
• Placement of portable toilets on public property, or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;
  
• Placement of temporary "no parking" signs in a public right-of-way

View Entire Special Event Ordinance ​

Inclement Weather​​​​

Incase of inclement weather on the day of any event, please​ check the City Website, Facebook​, and Twitter Pages. 

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MISSION​

​​To protect the health of the citizens of Coppell from foodborne illness, communicable disease and hazardous materials through routine inspection, education, monitoring, investigation and enforcement of food and environmental ordinances.​

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Environmental Health protects the public from foodborne, waterbor​ne and other communicable diseases through routine inspections and education.

Food Safety and Restaurant Scores

​​​​​​​​SUMMARY

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The City of Coppell supports an Open Government philosophy and has established a compreh​ensive online resource for citizens to review a variety of government documents and provide a forum to address any questions that arise.  The City has chosen to participate in the Texas Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program, recognizing local governments in their pursuit for openness and accountability to their citizens.  More information on this program can be viewed at www.texastransparency.org. ​​ Coppell has been awarded the Financial Transparency Star.

The table below summarizes the City's financial position for its most recently completed fiscal year, 2014-2015.  Per capita figures are provided 2015 Adjusted Claritas with NCTCOG Population Estimate.  The budgeted positions for FY2014-2015 were ​416.64 full-time equivalent employees; the total number is calculated using a standard 2,080 hour work year.

On this page, you will be able to view both current and prior financial reports, graphical data, find tax rates, view demographic and City-specific information, submit a request for public information and contact your local government.  Information on the City's debt obligation, including a pledge from our Mayor, is also provided and will be updated to reflect any bond election information that is presented to voters.  

VISUAL AIDS AND GRAPHICAL DATA

Due to the heavily technical information included on this page, the City of Coppell has compiled specific data that the public often requests and converted it into easy-to-read visual representations.

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Bond Information

The City of Coppell is reviewed and rated by two separate rating agencies.  The City of Coppell maintains a Aaa rating with Moody's and a AAA rating with Standard and Poor's.  There are not any bond elections currently scheduled.

Budgets

The City Budget is an annual document that outlines revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year, in accordance with citizen needs and expectations.
FY2016-2017​
FY2015-2016​
FY2015-2016 Raw Format (Excel)​ 
FY2014-2015
FY2013-2014​
FY2012-2013​
FY2011-2012​

​Budgets in Brief

Budgets in Brief are a comprehensive summarization of the Annual Budget.
FY2015-2016
FY2014-2015
FY2013-2014
FY2012-2013
FY2011-2012​

CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report)

The CAFR is an analytical assessment of financial behavior completed after the end of each fiscal year.​
FY2014-2015​​
FY2013-2014
FY2012-2013
FY2011-2012​
FY2010-2011​

Check Register

The City publishes check registers by year for the previous three (3) closed fiscal years in a downloadable Excel format through Calameo.  The current fiscal year, up to the most recently closed period and including descriptions, is available in​ a downloadable Excel version.
FY2015-2016​​​ through July​
FY2014-2015​​
FY2013-2014​
FY2012-2013​​​

Debt Obligation

When issuing debt ob​​ligations, the City of Coppell adheres to its Debt Policy.  
The total amount of municipal debt obligation secured by property taxes for the City of Coppell, as of September 30, 2015, is $65,935​,000.  The debt requirements for the outstanding obligations can be viewed here.  
Please read the Mayor of Coppell's Debt Transparency Page​.

Demographic Data

Please visit this page to view all demographic data for citizens of Coppell.

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The Investigations Division is comprised of eighteen sworn personnel. These officers staff the Criminal Investigations Unit, the Special Investigations Unit, and the School Resource Officer Unit. Criminal Investigations personnel also handle the registration of convicted sex offenders, provide coordination for the local Crime Stoppers program, and manage the department's Police Explorer Post.

If you have any information related to unsolved crimes within the City Of Coppell you may contact a member of the Investigations Division or you may remain anonymous and contact the Coppell Crime Stoppers through their website.

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​The Building Inspections Department requires building permits for all commercial or residential construction or demolitions in the City of Coppell.  All permit requests and fee information may be obtained online or from the Building Inspections Department located at 265 E. Parkway Blvd., or by calling 972-304-3500, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm.

All building permits or a copy thereof shall be posted on the site.  Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place visible from the street.

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APPLY/pay FOR PERMIT ON-LINE

You may also print out the Permit Application and then submit the permit and other forms required to the Building Inspections department.

PERMIT APPLICATION​

Please contact the Building Inspections Department at 972-304-3500 for requirements on the following permits:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Cell Tower

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​SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION

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SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU

Bureau Chief: Jim Cook

​The Coppell Police Department's Support Services Bureau is composed of the Administrative Division which includes three sections: Professional Standards, Training, and Animal Services.  Support Services Bureau is also the department's liaison with the North Texas Emergency Communications Center (NTECC).  NTECC is the public safety answering point for the City of Coppell and is responsible for maintaining communications with the police, fire, paramedic, and emergency management functions of the city of Coppell.  NTECC is staffed and in operation twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, year round.  NTECC staff members answer calls for service from citizens, businesses, and other law enforcement agencies, ultimately sending the appropriate public safety resources to respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance.

Staffing for the Support Services Bureau consists of one Deputy Chief, one Captain, two Sergeants, one Corporal, and one Animal Services Manager.  This group of supervisors has responsibility for a staff of eleven sworn and civilian personnel.  The bureau is responsible for research and evaluation as well as a multitude of special and on-going projects with a particular emphasis on technology implementation and enhancements. 

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

Division Commander: Captain Tony Pletcher

The Coppell Police Department's Administrative Division is comprised of three distinct sections: Professional Standards, Training, and Animal Services.  There are fifteen people in the division with four assigned to the Professional Standards Section, three assigned to the Training Section, and six assigned to Animal Services.

The Professional Standards Section is responsible for a variety of functions for the department including fleet operations, public information and media relations, internal affairs, property and evidence room management, CJIS compliance, operation of the SafeLight Coppell program, grants, and quartermaster.  The section is responsible for maintaining our status as a "recognized agency" by the Texas Police Chief's Association Texas Law Enforcement Recognition Program.  The purpose of this program is to demonstrate utilization and compliance with the "best practices" in law enforcement in Texas. 

The Training Section is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, field training of new officers, crime prevention, social media utilization, and coordination of our Citizens on Patrol volunteers.  The section facilitates the department's National Night Out program, which has been recognized as one of the best programs in the nation on numerous occasions.  Section personnel also coordinate other citizen engagement programs such as women's self-defense, citizen's police academy, and Coffee With Cops. 

The Animal Services Section is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the citizens of Coppell and their pets.  The personnel of the section are responsible for the operation of the city's Animal Shelter where pets can be adopted, stray pets are kept, and animals can be held in quarantine if required.  The Animal Services staff also takes a proactive approach to patrol the city to address violations of the city's ordinance concerning safe and responsible pet ownership, taking enforcement action as is necessary.

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CAPTAIN TONY PLETCHER

​Administrative Division Commander

Tony Pletcher began his police career in August of 1995, here in the City of Coppell. He has promoted through the ranks to his current position of Captain. In his career, Cap​tain Pletcher has worked in patrol, community services division, training and CID. He has specialized training in Accident Investigation, Firearms, and Special Weapons and Tactics. He is a graduate of the 250th Session of the FBI National Academy and the 55th Session of Senior Management Institute for Policing.

Captain Pletcher holds his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Texas at Arlington. He has a Master Peace Officer License, Instructor License, and Firearms Instructor License through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education. He is a SWAT Commander for the North Texas Metro SWAT Team.

Captain Pletcher is a strong advocate of organizations who support the survivors of officers killed in the line of duty and a member of Law Enforcement United. Every May since 2004, he rides his bicycle with a group of over 500 Police Officers from across​ the United States to support Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) and the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP). The three day ride covers 250 miles and starts in Virginia Beach, VA. and ends in Washington DC.​

tpletcher@coppelltx.gov
972-304-7085
972-304-3535 (fax)

CAPTAIN BILL KNACK

​Criminal In​vestigations Division Commander

​Bill Knack began his career with the Coppell Police Department in 1996.  Bill promoted through the ranks of the Coppell Police Department and began his career as a patrol officer where he worked as a Field Training Officer. After serving time in the patrol division, Bill accepted a position in the Criminal Investigations Division as a detective. Bill was later appointed to develop and create the Coppell Police Department's Organized Crime Unit which focused on narcotics activity and episodic criminal activity within the City Of Coppell. Bill was able to promote to a Corporal, then later a Sergeant over the Organized Crime Unit which evolved into a four person unit and a K9 Handler.  As a Sergeant, Bill also spent time as a Task Force Officer assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration's North Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Unit.

Bill is a past graduate of Eastfield College in Dallas, TX where he received an associate's degree in Criminal Justice.  Bill continued his education and attended Lamar University where he graduated with honors obtaining his Bachelor Of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He holds a Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education and is a graduate of the United States Department of Justice Drug Unit Commanders Academy Class Number 70.

Bill is an avid believer in the philosophy of Problem Oriented Policing and feels privileged to serve the wonderful citizens of Coppell.  

wknack@coppelltx.gov
972-304-3587
972-304-3535 (fax)

CAPTAIN DANNY BARTON

Patrol Division Commander

Danny Barton began his law enforcement career in 1991 with the Bryan Texas Police Department. While serving with the Bryan Police Department, Danny Barton served in the patrol division as a patrol officer, field training officer and accident investigator. In 1997, Danny accepted a position with the Coppell Police Department. Danny served in the patrol division prior to being assigned to the crime prevention division as a DARE officer and school resource officer.

In 2001, Danny left law enforcement to assist his family with several family owned and operated businesses.

Danny Barton returned to the Coppell Police Department in 2006. He served in the criminal investigations unit as a detective until he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. He remained in the Investigations division until 2012 when he was promoted to Sergeant. Danny was assigned to the patrol division as a sergeant until 2015 when he promoted to the rank of Captain. As Patrol Captain, Danny oversees patrol operations as well as the traffic and K9 units.

Danny has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington. He also holds a Master Peace Officer certification and has attended the School of Police Supervision at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration. As an instructor, Danny has taught Intermediate Child Abuse, High Risk Traffic Stops and is currently a certified Ethics Instructor.

dbarton@coppelltx.gov
972-304-3632
972-304-3535 (fax)

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​​Mem​bersh​​ip​​​​​​​​

​​Fitness Center​​

​Aquatics​​

​Childcare

​Rentals​​​

​Register for Classes

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​​FEATURING: 

• 3,300 square-foot fitness room, complete with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength-training equipment
• Indoor and outdoor pools, including play areas, slides, and lap lanes
• Gymnasium
• Studio space
• Indoor track
• Classroom space ​

Find out more about classes at Camps offered at The C​​ORE and Wagon Wheel Tennis Center!

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Fall (September - December)

MEMBERSH​IP

Annual Membership and Day Passes include the use of swimming pools, gym, fitness center, and group exercise classes.  Monthly payment options and $2 guest passes are also available for Annual Membership holders.  Proof of current address must be provided at time of purchase.  Dual family households with a senior must pay the regular family rate.  
 Membership Pricing and Information

FITNESS

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.  
 Group Exercise Schedule and Class Descriptions ​​​​​​​​

 Personal Training Information​ 

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GYMNASIUM

The gymnasium is available for drop-in 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. Please see the schedule for availability.

 Gym Schedule​

​​AQUATICS

Indoor pools are open year-round.  The outdoor pool area is open during the summer season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, when school is out.   Click for current indoor pool schedule​​​. Pool schedules are subject to change without notice.
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​Indoor Pool (Year Round) Mon​​day - Thursday: 5 AM - 9 PM Friday: 5 AM - 8 PM Saturday: 8 AM - 6 PM Sunday: 1 PM - 6 PM

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​Outdoor Pool (Open Memorial - Labor Day)

​​​​​​​​​RENTALS AND PARTIES​

The pools, gym, and meeting rooms are available for rental.  Times and rates vary.  To make a reservation, please fill out a rental request​ form.  To request additional information, please see the Front Desk staff.  
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Parties

The CORE offers different options for hosting birthday parties including room and tent rentals depending on the season, sports team parties, or other celebrations.  We are currently accepting rental requests​ for indoor rentals.  

 Birthday Party Rentals  

Summer Party Rentals (Memorial Day - Labor Day)

SUNSHINE Room 

The Sunshine Room is available for the children of members and day pass users.  Pas​ses can be purchased at the front desk.  Due to our staff-to-child ratio, space is limited; reservations are recommended.  Please see our Sunshine Room brochure​ for more information. Call 972-304-7039 for availability and reservations.

​  Sunshine Room Information​

REGISTRATION

Program registration can be done in-person at the Front Desk or online at www.coppellactivities.com.  Create an account today!​

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​​Anyone with a valid Coppell Public Library card may borrow eBooks from cloudLibrary. eBooks may be read on your eRe​ader, ​tablet, computer, or phone.​​	​Anyone with a valid Coppell Public Library card may borrow eAudiobooks from OneClickdigital. eAudiobooks may be listened to on your computer and synced with your offline listening devices, or listened to via your phone or tablet.	​​An​yone with a valid Coppell Public Library card may download eMagazines from Zinio. eMagazines from Zinio may be viewed on your computer, eReader, tablet, or phone.​
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​TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking storybooks for children to enjoy. There are also chapter books, nonfiction books, games, puzzles, videos, and language courses all designed for children.	​Novelist Plus is a database of reading recommendations with summa​​r​ies, reviews, lists, and more.​	​Coppell Reads and Between the Lines are city-wide programs that encourage community members to read the same book at the same time and then participate in a series of community events celebrating the book.​
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​Coppell Reads and Between the Lines are city-wide programs that encourage community members to read the same book at the same time and then participate in a series of community events celebrating the book.	​​

​​Here are some instructions ​​for setting up your digital collection accounts.​
Cloud Library eBo​oks
Cloud Library for Nook and Kobo
OneClickDigital eAudiobooks
Zinio eMagazines
TumbleBook Library eBooks​​
EBSCO eBooks ​​​

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When accessing any library database from home, you will be asked to enter either your library barcode number (with no spaces) or the Library's database login.
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• Click on My Account and select My Record. 
• Enter your library barcode (with no spaces) or username. Default password is the last 4 digits of the phone number used when you created the account. 
  
• From the dashboard on the left, click​ on Database Login.​
  
• The database login is case sensitive.
  
• Once you have written down the login information you require, you may log out of your library account by clicking on My Account and then selecting Log Out.
  

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The week of October 17th through the 21st, the Building Inspections and Code Compliance Departments will be performing limited services due to training.  From October 24th through the 31st, we will be operating on an emergency basis only as we transition to new software.  Please be patient as we adopt new technology to serve the community better in the future.

​The Building Inspections Division administers​ and enforces the building construction, fire, zoning, and neighborhood integrity codes and ordinances in an effort to ensure a safe, well maintained community.​

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Contractor Information

​The Building Inspections Department requires contractors who do construction work in Coppell to register with the city.

Below are links to current contractors registered with the City of Coppell.  The lists below are not endorsed by the City of Coppell.  They only represent a listing of all contractors that have registered with the City of Coppell per City Ordinance.

• ​General Contractors
  
• Irrigation Contractors
• Electrical Contractors
• Mechanical Contractors
• Plumbing Contractors

Fee Schedule / Forms and Applications​

Other Forms and Applications:​

• ​Certificate of Occupancy
• Clean and Show​
• Board of Adjustment​
• Building and Standards (Please contact 972-304-3500)

Adopted Codes and Ordinances

​Rental Registration Program

Registration Forms and Inspection Checklist:

Emergency (after business hours) building inspections

​To schedule an emergency building inspection please call the Emergency Hotline at 972-304-3551.

For Emergency Gas Leaks:

• If you smell gas, call Atmos at 1-866-322-8667 or 911.
• Licensed Registered Plumber will need to obtain a permit.  If after normal business hours, on weekends, or holidays please submit a permit online or next business day.  (For a list of registered plumbers click here.)
• Once the job is completed the Licensed Plumber will call the emergency hotline at 972-304-3551 and schedule an inspection.
• The on-call Inspector will make the necessary arrangements to inspect the repair and/or gas test.  (To see the On-Call list click here.)
• Once the inspection has passed the Inspector will release it to Atmos.
• The Homeowner will then need to contact Atmos to re-connect the gas line.  Atmos will not allow the Inspector to schedule the re-connect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the City of Coppell require building permits?

The City of Coppell requires permits to verify that the construction or development will comply with building codes and zoning ordinances.  The building codes and zoning ordinances are adopted by the city council.  The development projects are also inspected to insure that they comply with all current building codes.

How do I request an after-hours EMERGENCY Building Inspection?

If you smell gas, call Atmos at 1-866-322-8667 or 911. To schedule an emergency Building Inspection (Gas Leak/Electrical Re-Connect) please call the Emergency Hotline at 972-462-5150.

Construction Noise

Construction activity is only allowed between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm, Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 9 am and 7 pm on Saturday, Sundays, and legal holidays.  An exception to these hours may be granted for special conditions.

How can I apply for a Special Events Permit?

For Special Events permits please contact Kami McGee at 972-462-5126.

DIVISION STAFF

The week of October 17th through the 21st, the Building Inspections and Code Compliance Departments will be performing limited services due to training.  From October 24th through the 31st, we will be operating on an emergency basis only as we transition to new software.  Please be patient as we adopt new technology to serve the community better in the future.​

The Code Compliance Division consists of three code compliance officers.  To maintain the neighborhood integrity and safety of the community, each officer is assigned an area to ensure this is accompli​shed.  

​CODE COMPLIANCE AREAS

To view map click here​​.

​Rental Registration Program

The City of Coppell requires that all rental properties located in the city be registered.  Rental properties must be registered on or before January 31.  For Multi-Family registrations please contact the Building Inspections Department at 972-304-3500.

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Registration Forms and Inspection Checklist:

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​FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the most common code violations?

Click here​ to download and print "A Guide to Keeping our Family Community Beautiful" brochure.

Is a permit required to have a garage sale?

No.  However, garage sales are only allowed twice a year.  Garage sale signs may only be erected between the hours of 6 pm Thursday and 10 pm Sunday.  Sign faces cannot exceed six square feet or be any higher off the ground than 36 inches.  Signs may only be placed on private property and not on city right-of-way.  No sign will be allowed within any street median or attached to any tree, public utility pole, street sign, traffic control sign or devise or other sign.

Are temporary signs allowed in the City of Coppell?​

​Certain restrictions apply.  Please visit Municode​ for more information.

If I'm currently renting my property, am I required to register the property with the City?

Yes.  Rental properties are required to be registered with the City on or before January 31.  Please visit the Rental Registration program for more information.

Do rental properties require an inspection?

Yes.  An inspection of the property is required only when there is a tenant change.  Please contact Building Inspections Department at 972-304-3500 to schedule an inspection.

Does the City inspect for mold issues?

No.  To submit a complaint regarding mold please contact the Texas Department of State Health Services.  For cleanup and remediation please visit the Centers for Disease Control Prevention website.​

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#ST 03-01C – BETHEL & COP​PELL ROAD (Bethel Road from Penfolds Lane to S. Coppell Road/Mitchell Street & Coppell Road from Bethel Road to Cooper Lane)​​

Design Plans were completed by Freese & Nichols Inc. August 2014.  The project consists of the reconstruction of the existing 2-lane asphalt road, storm drain improvements, and the replacement of water and sewer lines and connecting trails & sidewalks in the area.  The reconstruction project was awarded to Tiseo Paving in September 2014.

UPDATE: Project is 95% complete. Bethel Road is officially open to two-way traffic. Crews will continue to complete finish out items over the next couple weeks causing a lane closure here and there, but we are almost finished. The Engineering Department anticipates 100% completion by the end of October 2016.

If you have questions about the project please contact George Marshall, P.E. at 972-304-3562 or gma​​​rshall@coppelltx.gov​.  If you have specific construction concerns please contact the Construction Inspector, Rick O’Dell at (469)576-7709​.

​​​TAX 2012B EDGEWOOD DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

​TAX 2013C HIGHLAND MEADOW CIRCLE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Edgewood  Drive is to be reconstructed from Braewood to Heatherglen Drive and will include new underground utility lines, improved drainage and sidewalks. Highland Meadow Circle, will be reconstructed in its entirety with new underground utilities, improved drainage and new sidewalks.  Edgewood construction is scheduled to start in June 2015 and Highland Meadow Circle will be starting in July 2015 . Both streets are anticipated to complete in fall 2016.  This project was awarded to CD Builders in the amount of $2,376,151.00.

If you have any questions or concerns about the project please contact Jamie Brierton, Project Manager at (972)462-5151 or email jbrierton@coppelltx.gov

TAX 2015A NEIGHBORHOOD ALLEY REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Selected neighborhood alleyways were chosen to be reconstructed.  Impacted alleyways are associated with Parkview Place, Meadowood Land, Quiet Valley Drive, Lea Meadow Drive, Clear Haven Drive, Still Forest Drive, Shadowcrest Lane and Havencrest Lane.  Construction is scheduled to start in late summer 2016 and is anticipated to complete in spring 2017.  This project was awarded Advance Contracting Group in the amount of $795,864.00. Caution should be exercised by anyone travelling within the alley construction zone.​

If you have any questions or concerns about the project please contact Jamie Brierton, Project Manager at (972)462-5151 or email jbrierton@coppelltx.gov

TAX 2014B BURNS DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION STREET PROJECT
​Burns Street is to be reconstructed in its entirety from Freeport to South Coppell Road and will include new paving and underground utility lines, improved drainage and sidewalks.  Construction is scheduled to start fall 2016 and is anticipated to complete late summer 2017.  This project was awarded to RKM Utility Services in the amount of $989,135.00

If you have any questions or concerns about the project please contact Jamie Brierton, Project Manager at (972)462-5151 or email jbrierton@coppelltx.gov​.

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Rolling Oaks Memorial Center

​​​​ ​​​​​​​​You may be eligible to complete an assigned amount of community service hours at a pre-approved location to satisfy fines and cost. If qualified, a defendant may request to perform community service in lieu of paying a fine in the Coppell Municipal Court No. 1. An application must be made in person before the presiding judge, and the community service performed must follow the guidelines that have been set forth by the court and the State of Texas. You will be given a specific number of hours, and a time period in which they must be completed, after your request has been granted by the court.
​If you have any questions, please address them to:

Maria Fernandez
Juvenile Case Manager

972-304-7084
mfernandez@coppelltx.gov

Resources:

Community Service Time Sheet.pdf​​​
Preapproved Community Service Locations.pdf

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​​​​​​​The Building Inspections Department provides monthly reports for Certificate of Occupancy issued and permits for New Commercial, New Residential, and Irrigation.

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PARK HOURS: Parks are open from sun up to sun down. Please refrain from park use after dark.

Park	​	​​​Acres	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​​
​1. Allen Road Park​	​400 N. MacArthur Boulevard​	​5.5	​X	X​	​X	​	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​X
​2. Andrew Brown Park Central	​364 N. Denton Tap Road	​8	​	​	​	X​	​	​	​	​	X​	​X	X​	​	​	​
​3. Andrew Brown Park East (Under Construction)	​260 E. Parkway Boulevard	​118	X​	X​	​			​X	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​3. Kid Country Playground	​260 E. Parkway Boulevard	​	X​	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	X​
​4. Andrew Brown Park West (Under Construction)	​363 N. Denton Tap Road	​52		​	​			​	X​	​	​	​	​		​
​5. Denton Creek Park*	​West Denton Creek	​52	​	​	​	​	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​6. Grapevine Creek Park	​600 Moore Road	​33.1	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​7. Grapevine Springs Park	​700 S. Par​k Road	​23	​	X​	​	​X	​X	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​8. Hunterwood Park	​553 Anderson Avenue	​7.7	X​	​X	​	​	​X	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​9. MacArthur Park	​400 S. MacArthur Boulevard	​17	​X	X​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​X	​	​	​	​
​9. Waggin' Tails Park​	​400 S. MacArthur Boulevard	​2.5	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​10. Magnolia Park ​	​600 Levee Place	​27	X​	​	​X	​X	X​	​	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​11. Moore Road Park	​600 N. Moore Road	30	​	​	​X		X	​	X​	​	​	X​	​	​	​	​
​12. Riverchase Park	​1401 Glade Point Drive	​.5	X​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​13. The Duck Pond Park	​400 E. Bethel School Road	​5	​X	X​	​X	X​	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​14. Thweatt Park	​101 N. Coppell Road	​5	​	​X	X​	​	X​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​15. Villawood Linear Park*	​575 Villawood Drive	​3.3	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​16. Wagon Wheel Park	​345 Freeport Parkway	​153	​	​X	​	X​	X​	X​	X​	X​	​	X​	​	​X	​	​X
​16. Coppell Nature Park	​345 Freeport Parkway	​66	​	​X	​	​X	​X	​X	​X	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
​17. Woodhurst Linear Park	​402 Woodhurst Drive	​3.9	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​

Pavilions

​​Th​e Coppell Municipal Court will ​have a delayed opening at 9:00AM on Friday, october 28, 2016

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 Effective October 1, 2016, the Coppell Municipal Court will have revised office hours on a temporary basis. 

They are as follows:

DIRECTIONS TO MUNICIPAL COURT

The Coppell Municipal Court is located at 130 Town Center Blvd in the Coppell Justice Center. The court is one block southeast of the intersection of Denton Tap Rd. and Parkway Blvd. For easy access to the Justice Center, please park in the lot located between the Fire Station and the Justice Center, North of the Justice Center. ​​

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MUNICIPAL COURT FAQ

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR TAKING CARE OF MY CITATION?

Options for handling a citation are listed on the back of the citation. If you have any questions concerning the listed options, contact the court for more detailed information.

WHAT IS THE FINE AMOUNT FOR MY PARTICULAR CITATION?

Information on your fine and court cost can be obtained by calling the Municipal Court at 972-304-3650, during regular office hours. Have your citation and driver's license number in-hand when calling.

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DOES THE COURT ACCEPT?

The court currently accepts payment in the form of cash, check (with proper I.D.), money order, cashier's check or credit card. Temporary checks are not accepted.

HOW DO I SET A COURT DATE?

Court dates are not set over the phone. You must appear in person before or on your scheduled due date to enter a plea, dispose of your case, or request a court setting. Written requests will only be accepted if they are received in the Municipal Court Office on or before your scheduled due date. If you have missed your due date, contact the court for information on your warrant status.

HOW MAY I CHANGE MY COURT DATE?

Changes in court dates (continuances) may not be requested by phone. Requests for continuances must be made in person or in writing on or before the scheduled court date.

WHAT IF THE COURT IS CLOSED ON MY COURT DATE?

For information of facility closings or delayed openings, please refer to the City of Coppell's main website www.coppelltx.gov, check the Municipal Court Department section of the website, or call the court 972-304-3650. If you are scheduled for a court date prior to the court's opening, the Judge will be available for you until  the last time slot of the day. For detailed information, please contact the court.​ If you are scheduled for court and the court is closed,  your case will be reset. For detailed information, please contact the court.

I RECEIVED A SUMMONS FOR JURY DUTY, AM I STILL NEEDED?

Refer to the Jury Service section, it will inform you if your presence is still required or not.​​

HOW DO I REQUEST TO VIEW COURT RECORDS?

Complete the form below and submit your request in person or by mail to the Municipal Court.

 Request to View Court Records.pdf

JURY SERVICE

Jury service is an obligation of citizenship, which is essential to the judicial process. It is an opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution to ensure that justice is provided in our community.

If you have received a notice regarding jury duty from the Coppell Municipal Court, your presence is required at this time. Please report promptly at the time and place noted on your summons. The time and appearance date on which you are expected to appear are located in the body of the notice. Jury duty starts promptly at the time listed on the notice, and because caseloads vary, plan to stay the entire day. 

Parking information: Parking is available in the Visitor Parking Lot on the North side of the Coppell Justice Center.  The parking lot on the South side of the Justice Center is reserved for police vehicles and employees only. Parking in unauthorized lots may result in your vehicle being towed.

Witnesses and jurors, who fail to appear after having been subpoenaed, may be ordered to show cause why further action should not be taken against them. If you require additional information, please contact the Coppell Municipal Court No. 1 from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday at 972-304-3650.

You do not need to appear in person if you are disqualified or exempt from jury service. To claim these exemptions, complete the affidavit that you have received, and be certain to have the affidavit notarized, and returned to the court immediately. It is our policy to make jury service accessible to all qualified persons without regard to disability. If your disability requires accommodation, please call upon receipt of your jury summons, so we can discuss your needs. 
In the event that your services are no longer required, we will post notice here. Please refer back to this page before you come in for Jury duty.​​

MUNICIPAL COURT STAFF

If you have an inquiry for your citation, jury service, or court procedures, please call the main court number at 972-304-3650   

Municipal Court Authority and Jurisdiction

The single most important source of municipal court authority and jurisdiction is the Texas Constitution which gives the state legislature the power to establish courts and their jurisdiction when it sees fit. The legislature exercised this power and first created municipal courts in the Corporation Court Law of 1899. This law has been codified in the Texas Government Code. Municipal courts also look to various other statutes and codes for authority and jurisdiction.
--Provided by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center

The source of Court of Record Authority is the State of Texas Government Code, Chapter 30, Subchapter L.L.--Coppell. In addition, the following also authorize the Court: Coppell City Code, Chapter 5; 1996 Edition, and Art. 5 Sec. 31 Texas Constitution. 

ADA Compliance

PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT OF ADA COMPLIANCE

The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities w​ho require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon Bowman, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at 972-462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX. 1-800-735-2989). 

DECLARACIÓN DE AVISO PÚBLICO DEL CUMPLIMIENTO DE LA ADA

La Ciudad de Coppell reconoce su responsabilidad para cumplir con la ley de estadounidenses con discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés) de 1990. Por ello, con la finalidad de ayudar a las personas con discapacidades que requieran servicios especiales (p. ejemplo, servicios de intérprete, dispositivos de audio o video alternativos y amanuenses) o si usted no habla o no entiende el idioma Inglés y necesita un intérprete para la participación o acceso a los programas públicos, servicios y/o juntas patrocinados por la Ciudad de Coppell, la Ciudad requiere que estas personas soliciten estos servicios con cuarenta y ocho (48) horas de antelación a la fecha y hora señalada para dicho programa, servicio y/o junta. Para poder hacer los arreglos necesarios, contacte a Vivyon Bowman, Coordinador de ADA, o a otra autoridad designada al 972-462-0022, o (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX. 1-800-735-2989).

​USEFUL LINKS

​State of Texas Homepage​ 
Coppell City Ordinances​
State Bar of Texas​​
Alcohol Education for Minors List​​

Records of the judiciary including Coppell Municipal Court are not subject to the provisions of the Public Information Act (Tex. Gov. Code Chapter 552.)​​