AboutParks

​​​​​check out what we did in 2019! 

View our 2019 Annual Report​​

Why We're Here:

The mission of Coppell Parks and Recreation is to maintain responsible stewardship of natural and allocated resources to promote quality recreational and educational opportunities that enhance the overall health of individuals and the community.Though the City is only 14 square miles, Coppell Parks takes pride creating unique experiences and a special look and feel in our parks and facilties. We maintain a small town feel in a large metro area, providing connectivity to nearby communities, while building close-knit relationships through nature and recreation. 

The department manages and maintains 544 acres of park land, nature preserves, cemetery, and all city grounds. Facilities include the CORE, Wagon Wheel Tennis Center, the Coppell Senior and Community Center at Grapevine Springs, the Biodiversity Education Center, and Rolling Oaks Memorial Center. We work closely with citizens to bring their dreams to life. Community partnerships have resulted in three community gardens​, a dog park, a healthy living initiative, and public art in the park. 

Our vision to create a community connected through people, parks and programs aligns with the National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) philosophy of ​creating equitable, healthy and sustainable communities. ​

​​	People • Social Equity We believe communities are built on people, and that everyone should have equal access to programs and spaces that make our community great. We offer free programs throughout the year covering topics ranging from environmental education to healthy living and fitness​, literacy, and water safety. We also present 14 special events each year that are free to the public, including Celebrate Coppell, Kaleidoscope, Music in the Park, and more. To learn more, visit our events​ page.
​	​Parks • Conservation  ​Protecting open spaces, teaching conservation to current and future generations, and connecting people to nature​ is ​our goal. Through diligent conservation practices, Coppell Parks and Recreation has maintained a "Tree City USA" designation for over 20 years. ​The department also recycles all landscape debris. Since 2015, over 600,000 lbs of material has been diverted from landfills. Environmental education aims to create an eco-conscious​ citizenry, and focuses on native and drought-tolerant plants, insects, and water conservation.
​​	Programs • Health & Wellness ​We provide opportunities for citizens to live healthy, active lifestyles, both outdoors and indoors! Coppell's trail system has increased by 25% since 2015, and it continues to grow and connect the community to the rest of the DFW region. The trail system is made up of hike and bike trails, a decomposed granite soft running trail, nature trails, and ​opportunities for cyclists to safely share roadways. Fitness classes and athletic opportunities are offered at all facilities. Additionally, the department partners with Living Well in Coppell to offer a variety of fitness screenings and opportunities to increase awareness and participation in health and wellness activities.

Coppell Parks and Recreation is CAPRA Accredited!
Coppell Parks and Recreation continues to be among the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies and departments across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and NRPA. The department first received this distinguished accomplishment in 2010, and was re-accredited during the 2015 NRPA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.  

CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for park and recreation agencies, and is a measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community.  This mark of distinction indicates that an agency has met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety and services. Coppell is one of only 10 cities in the state of Texas to receive this award!

As part of the accreditation process, the department had to demonstrate compliance with 151 recognized standards and document all policies and procedures. Often the process helps identify efficiencies and heighten areas of accountability, all of which translate into higher quality service and operation to benefit the community.

Sustainability Efforts

We aim to reduce our environmental impact through responsible stewardship of natural and allocated resources. 54.2 acres at Wagon Wheel Park and Rolling Oaks Memorial Center are well-water irrigated, resulting in a water savings of 27,885,969 gallons, and approximately $88,000 annually. Solar panels at the Biodiversity Education Center have produced 81,925kWh and offset 36% of the facility's energy use since installation in 2015. All newly constructed medians incorporate native and adaptive vegetation and hardscapes to alleviate the need for continual watering.​

Constantly looking to the future to incorporate resource management and sustainability into infrastructure, as part of the 2017 renovation of Andrew Brown Park, a bioswale drainage system was installed into parking lot medians to provide a natural filtration and management of storm water. Grasses, rocks and other vegetation collect and filter runoff to improve quality before it is used to water the park landscape or enter neighboring creeks.

Our Facilities

​​​​​Due to COVID-19​, Coppell Parks & Recreation facilities are operating with limited facility hours or are currently closed. ​​

Staff is working remotely and are still available to answer any questions via the phone numbers and email addresses listed below. Please leave a detailed message including your name and phone number. Many calls to the City of Coppell are forwarded to offsite phones. As a result, staff may be unable to return calls if you do not leave contact information.​ ​

Click here ​for the latest information about closures and community impacts.

Click here for the Coppell Parks & Recreation Re-Opening Plan.