EpicCentral entrance plaza. The modern park entrance features a large red circular sign with "EpicCentral" white text, metal footbridges, landscaped gardens, and a curving pathway under a clear sky at dusk.
EpicCentral - A modern outdoor space featuring a green grassy mound in the foreground, a paved walkway along a calm water body to the left, and a nearby building with large windows and outdoor seating to the right. Two people walk along the path, and the sky shows a gentle transition from day to dusk.
EpicCentral Loop 9 BBQ patio: This is an outdoor community area featuring a slatted roof structure casting shadows on a paved pathway, surrounded by manicured green lawns, trees, modern playground equipment, and a sleek building with large windows in the background, under a clear blue sky.
EpicCentral - Outdoor courtyard featuring several metal tables and chairs on a paved area adjacent to a well-manicured lawn. Beyond the lawn is a serene pond with buildings in the background. The sky is partly cloudy, and modern street lights can be seen on the right side of the image.
EpicCentral retail building with patio—This modern brick building has large windows, a sign labeled “FINCH,” and a purple banner with a logo featuring a tree or branching design. Outdoor seating with tables, chairs, and umbrellas is seen in front. The scene is set at sunset, with a paved walkway, landscaping, and a pond visible in the background.
EpicCentral - A modern outdoor playground features a red spherical climbing structure on artificial grass with red, white, and yellow cylindrical seats. A concrete pathway surrounds the area. Beside the playground is a contemporary building with large windows. The sky is clear and blue.
EpicCentral -A modern pedestrian bridge with a unique ringed design that extends over a small grassy area under a clear blue sky. The pathway is landscaped with ornamental grasses and small shrubs. Buildings are visible in the background, and the bright sun shines from the right side of the image.
EpicCentral outdoor plaza on a sunny day. The scene features curved pathways lined with young trees, landscaping with grass and plants, and contemporary light poles. Adjacent to the plaza are modern buildings. The sun is shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
EpicCentral entrance with the hotel in the background -A modern pedestrian bridge with a black metal framework spans over a road. The bridge displays the logo and name "EpicCentral" prominently. The background includes some buildings and greenery under a clear blue sky.

EpicCentral

2024 DCEO Commercial Real Estate Awards | Finalist | Excellence in Architecture | Mixed-Use

EpicCentral is a one-stop entertainment destination.

EpicCentral is designed to be a one-stop entertainment destination where families can eat, play, and live while enjoying an unmatched experience in DFW. Several restaurants offer top-tier dining and water views of a light show unique to the landscape and experience at Epic. The mixed-use development also includes a dual-brand hotel and convention center, a recreation center—The Epic—an indoor waterpark—Epic Waters—and Chicken & Pickle, making it an entertainment destination for the City of Grand Prairie.

The EpicCentral development creates an entertainment destination in the City of Grand Prairie along the booming stretch of Highway 161. The interactive site elements of the pedestrian bridge, water show, and event lawn provide a public gathering space for residents and visitors alike. Built with the mindset of “something for everyone,” EpicCentral realizes this mantra and offers a family-friendly entertainment district filled with activities and venues for all walks of life to come together and enjoy.

Client
City of Grand Prairie

Location
Grand Prairie, TX

Opened
October 2023

Services
Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning

Awards
2024 DCEO Commercial Real Estate Awards | Finalist | Excellence in Architecture | Mixed-Use

The Team

Erin Gendt NCARB
Associate, Team Leader
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Jonathan Sinco
Design Professional
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Project Details