| For a number of years the city of Grand Prairie, TX | | | | get quite the great view you will get from Lynn Creek |
| has been putting on a wonderful Fourth of July | | | | Park. But if you don't want to sit in traffic once the |
| fireworks show at Joe Pool Lake. The tradition is | | | | fireworks are over, this might be a nice option for you. |
| enjoyed by a lot of people, judging by the crowds it | | | | Just be sure to make your camping reservations well |
| attracts year after year. There are a number of things | | | | in advance of the fourth. |
| you can plan to do in order to make your experience | | | | Plus there is more... |
| seeing the fireworks a memorable and relaxing | | | | Cedar Hill State Park generally hosts an independence |
| experience. | | | | celebration within the park. The events they have may |
| Arrive Early | | | | include music, readings, and history talks. Their Fourth |
| Lynn Creek Park is the designated park for watching | | | | of July celebration aims to be a family friendly event |
| the fireworks show. The pyrotechnics are shot off of | | | | so it is great place to bring the kids. |
| the shoreline of the park. Your best bet for finding a | | | | All three of the Joe Pool Lake parks have a lot of |
| nice spot is to arrive early. Bring a picnic with you, and | | | | great amenities and things to do. You can hike, bike, |
| some chairs and/or a blanket. Once you arrive, you | | | | swim, fish and enjoy water sports (boating, jet skiing |
| may be able to claim a picnic table but if not stake out | | | | and kayaking). There are also many natural or |
| a place to put your chairs. Since it is a special event, | | | | semi-natural areas which play host to a great variety |
| Grand Prairie charges a bit more for entry to get into | | | | of plants and animals. The lake parks are visited by |
| the park that day. It is $15 per vehicle. This can include | | | | many birdwatchers since there is very little of some of |
| 6 people. If there are more, each additional person | | | | the special shoreline habitats you can find here. |
| costs $2 more. | | | | One don't that you need to be aware of. Alcohol is not |
| Camping at other Parks | | | | allowed in the state park and Lynn Creek Park does |
| There is no camping in Lynn Creek Park but there are | | | | not allow glass containers. Be careful, be considerate |
| in Cedar Hill State Park and Loyd Park. You could | | | | and be sure you have a designated driver if you do |
| camp out and watch the fireworks from these other | | | | plan on having a few drinks as part of your Fourth of |
| places. The crowds will not be as big and you will not | | | | July celebration. Enjoy Joe Pool Lake! |
| need to go anywhere when they are over. You won't | | | | |