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Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie gets cooler new exterior

Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark

Epic Waters

The largest indoor waterpark in Dallas-Fort Worth is making a shiny upgrade: Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, a year-round, indoor waterpark located in Grand Prairie, is launching a new phase in its ongoing expansion efforts that include upgrading its signature glass enclosure.

According to a release, the new glass panels will feature a more colorful and attractive design, transforming the aesthetic appeal of the waterpark while also offering increased protection from sunlight and glare.

They hope this upgrade will make splashing in the water or relaxing poolside more comfortable and enjoyable. And by that, they more comfortable in the Texas heat.

“We are constantly looking for ways to elevate the Epic Waters experience, and these new glass installations are just the beginning of our multi-year project,” says American Resort Management CEO Richard Coleman in a statement. “We’re not only enhancing the park’s visual appeal, but making the environment a more comfortable and fun experience that they won’t find anywhere else.”

This project marks the start of a larger effort to enhance the waterpark’s external image.

Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has 80,000 square feet of slides and attractions including thrilling rides and relaxing pools. It's part of EpicCentral, a 172-acre entertainment district with two Hilton hotels, Bolder Adventure Park, PlayGrand Adventures, restaurants, trails, and a dog park.

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Sports News

IndyCar zooms into North Texas with new race on streets of Arlington

Rendering of IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington

Photo courtesy of NTT IndyCar Series

The NTT IndyCar Series will come to Arlington in 2026, racing by the city's pro sports stadiums.

The NTT IndyCar Series will return to Texas with the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington, a race planned for March 2026 that will take place near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.

The location is no accident as Penske Entertainment, which owns the race series, is partnering with the Dallas Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the official events partner of the Texas Rangers, to put on the event in a first-of-its-kind joint venture. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told a reporter that he was all in on the idea "as soon as [he] saw Roger Penske's name."

The race will feature a 2.73=mile track layout that will weave that will weave through Arlington’s core sports and entertainment district, which features the current homes of the Cowboys and Rangers, as well as Choctaw Stadium, the Arlington Convention Center, and more.

The NTT IndyCar series features a series of open-wheel racing competitions in the United States and Canada, with the Indianapolis 500 being the most famous. Races take place on a mix of oval, temporary street circuit, and permanent road course races.

The new event in Arlington marks a return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the NTT IndyCar Series after Texas Motor Speedway, which had hosted a race every year between 1997 and 2023, but was dropped from the series in 2024.

In a press conference on October 8, Penske said the 2.73-mile course in Arlington will include a straightaway that runs nearly one mile long — making it one of the longest straightaways in an IndyCar race. It will also include on-street racing, which is more appealing to fans than on enclosed tracks.

Planning for the race weekend is underway, including the appointment of veteran motorsport industry executive Bill Miller as president of the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington. Miller previously served as president of California Speedway and senior VP of at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), which represents vendors in the automotive aftermarket.

Like all other NTT IndyCar Series races, it will be broadcast on FOX, which recently signed a media rights deal with IndyCar.

The IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington will feature a full weekend of racing and entertainment, with general admission, reserved seating, VIP hospitality, and party zone areas available.

Fans can register their interest by going to gparlington.com.

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