Get Fit Grand Prairie

July: Sun Safety Month (Click Here)

Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin and increase your risk of developing skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma which is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Did you know?

UV rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes.
Skin damage from the sun builds up over time, even on cloudy days.
A history of sunburns, especially during childhood, increases your risk of skin cancer later in life.

Know the warning signs:

A new mole or a mole that changes in size, shape, or color.
A sore that doesn't heal.
A spot that bleeds, crusts, or itches.
A dark streak under a fingernail or toenail that isn't caused by an injury.

If you notice any of these changes, schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider or dermatologist. Early detection can make skin cancer easier to treat.

For more resources, visit Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun | FDA .

Get Fit Pledge

Health Pledge! Take the pledge and enter to win monthly drawing for prizes!

Fitness Resources in Grand Prairie

Affordable fitness/wellness resources in Grand Prairie

Healthy Eating

Recipe ideas for healthy meals

Join Get Fit GP as a Partner

Community organizations and businesses are invited to partner with the City of Grand Prairie's health initiative to help educate and encourage residents to live a healthier lifestyle.

My Health Passport

The Get Fit Grand Prairie community health initiative is offering a free "My Health Passport" for all Grand Prairie residents pursuing a healthier lifestyle in 2024.Through partnerships with local businesses, the passport includes free gym day passes, dining discounts, and more!

Share Your Get Fit GP Success Story

Has Get Fit GP resources helped you in any way? We'd love to hear! Thanks for sharing your stories during your fitness journey! Share your Success Story with us.

Get Fit Videos

Healthy Kids

Kids Recreation Programs

Kids Nutrition Games

Join us as a Get Fit GP Partner!

Community organizations and businesses are invited to partner with the City of Grand Prairie's health initiative to help educate and encourage residents to live a healthier lifestyle. Get Fit Grand Prairie is a community-wide wellness initiative that focuses on decreasing childhood obesity and increasing the health of all residents through physical fitness and healthy food options.

Each month the City encourages residents to participate in a healthy activity, such as a community walk, run, or sporting event. Your participation in one or more of these events can boost the level of success for the Get Fit Grand Prairie initiative.

Partnerships will be acknowledged in program brochures, as well as on our Get Fit Grand Prairie website.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email ygomez@gptx.org, or call 972-237-7594. We thank you for your time and continued support.

*Disclaimer: The City of Grand Prairie is pleased to partner with these businesses; however, these companies are separate entities than the City, and participating with them in this project does not necessarily indicate that the City fully endorses their business or product, nor does the City intend to disparage any other similar businesses or products that may not participate in the Get Fit GP program.

Mental Health: C.O.P.E.

The Grand Prairie Police Department’s COPE initiative stands for Community Outreach Partnership and Education. This information-sharing program allows first responders to have immediate access to helpful information that would assist them in a crisis. Our first responders are dedicated to partnering with our citizens with disabilities, and it is our proactive goal to have a program in place to assist. In the event a person is unable to properly identify themselves, or becomes lost/disoriented, or might act in a manner that could be misinterpreted by first responders, this information could be accessed rapidly.

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Diabetes Prevention Program

PreventT2 classes are offered by Dallas County Health & Human Services. The National Diabetes Prevention Program of the CDC has created the PreventT2 program for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention.

As part of a PreventT2 group, you will work with other participants and a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes for better health. These changes include losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active, and managing stress. Being part of a group provides support from other people who are facing similar challenges. Together you can celebrate successes and find ways to overcome obstacles.

For more information, view Dallas County's Diabetes Prevention Program information page.

Upcoming Events

Farmers Market

11 Jul 2026 The Farmers Market features locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, honeys, pastries, spices chips and salsas and so much more!

Farmers Market, 120 W. Main St., Grand Prairie 75050

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Cyclin and Strollin with the Mayor - Back the Blue

25 Jul 2026 Join Mayor Ron Jensen for a bike ride and stroll. Riders and strollers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join. Meet at 8:30 AM, ride/walk starts at 9:00 AM.

Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy Grand Prairie, TX 75052, Grand Prairie 75052