Garland, conveniently located in the northeast corner of Dallas County, with a population of approximately 200,000, is Texas' 10th largest city. Three interstate highways, and several state and federal roads make access to all parts of the Metroplex easy.
Garland hosts many family entertainment opportunities including our annual Star Spangled Fourth celebration and Christmas on the Square, featuring our spectacular Parade of Lights.
The City boasts outstanding recreational venues including Firewheel at Garland, a 63-hole championship golf course, which has hosted the Texas State Open and PGA Qualifying tournaments. The Jerry Carter and Cecil Winters softball complexes have gained national attention. These facilities are complimented by Surf and Swim and Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park.
Nearby hotels, eating establishments, and shopping centers are all here to serve you. And coming in time for Christmas 2005: Firewheel Town Center, a 785,000 square foot open-air regional shopping center, located at the intersection of State Road 190 and President George Bush Expressway and State Road 78.
Visitor Information
For additional information, contact the Garland Convention and Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box 469002, Garland, TX 75046-9002, (972) 205-2749, (888) 879-0264.
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