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440 West Oates Road
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Website and Telephone Services Interruption
 
On Friday, August 22, 2008 at 5 p.m., all power to Garland City Hall will be turned off to facilitate a power system upgrade for the building.  During this outage, the City's website and PLAY Online will be unavailable.  Telephone lines to the following PARD facilities will also be affected:

  • Audubon Recreation Center
  • Surf and Swim
  • Senior Activity Center
  • Parks and Recreation Administration

    Website and telephone services are expected to be restored by midnight on Saturday, August 23.


    On Friday, August 29, 2008 at 5 p.m., most City of Garland telephone numbers will be temporarily out of service.  Telephone service will be restored by 10 a.m on Sunday,
    August 31, 2008.


    During the outage, temporary phone numbers will be
  • Surf & Swim @ 214-708-0873
  • Recreation Center and Senior Center @ 214-537-4368
    Surf and Swim

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    Surf and Swim is a 4 acre aquatic complex featuring Wally's Cove splashground, a half million gallon wave pool, great food and drink, and plenty of space for your family to soak up the sun. 

    At Surf and Swim, you can ride the waves, play in the surf, and be a kid again - without leaving Garland!  Little ones can have a splashin' good time in Wally's Cove.  Have more fun in the waves with tubes provided free to our guests.  No need to bring your own! 

    The Grill and Chill Cafe is the place to go for great food and icy drinks  For a quick treat, try Surfside Snacks where you'll find Dippin' Dots ice cream, Lemon Chills, and other summer favorites.  The Surf Shop carries all your last minute needs for a day in the sun.  Don't forget a Big Squirt water toy for each of the kids!

    Conveniently located in Garland’s Audubon Park; Surf and Swim is located at O'Banion and Oates Road, just minutes from IH 635.  Take the Oates Road exit off IH 635 and travel east 1 mile.

    For more information, call Surf and Swim Wave Pool at 972-205-3993, or the Aquatic Office at 972-205-2757.

    2008 Pool Season:
    Surf and Swim will open for the Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 24 - Monday, May 26 and a Sneak Peek Weekend May 31 - June 1. The summer season will begin Thursday, June 5 and run through Sunday, August 24. Surf and Swim will also be open Labor Day weekend Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1.  
     
    Hours of Operation:
    Daily - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Friday - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm 
    We appreciate your cooperation in clearning the pool 15 minutes before closing time. 
     
    General Admission: 
    60 inches and up $6
    Under 60 inches $5
    2 Yrs & Under  Free with paid admission 
     
    Coupon Books for 10 admissions
    60 inches and up $40
    Under 60 inches $30 

    Family Twilight Special: 
    After 5:00 p.m.
    60 inches and up $4
    Under 60 inches $3
    2 Yrs & Under  Free with paid admission 

    Group Rates:
     
    Admissions of 25 - 99
    $.50 off each individual admission
    Admissions of 100 or more
    $1 off each individual admission
    (not valid with other special rates)  
     
    Private Parties: 
    Available Tues, Thurs & Sat evenings, 7:30 - 10:00 pm

    Fee:  $400 on weekdays     
            $500 on weekends 

           Concession service is available for an extra fee of $100.
     
    Call in a reservation beginning March 1st.
    Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Call 972-205-2750 or 972-205-2757 

    An accurate patron count is required at the time of registration.  Maximum number of patrons is 2,000.

    Included in the rental time is the Reservee preparation and clean-up.  A private party must be paid in full at the time of the reservation.  Reservation may be paid over the phone with a credit card, or in person at 634 Apollo Road
     
    Birthday Parties
  • Two-hour private area with chairs and covered tables.
  • Cake and punch with necessary utensils.
  • Keepsake birthday banner with pen for guest   signatures.
  • Party favor for each guest.
  • Big Squirt for the birthday child.

    Birthday host to cut and serve cake.

    Availabe Friday, Saturday and Sundays
    1-20 Guests $59.95 plus admission. Admission discounted with package $1.00 off per person.
    21-40 Guests $119.95 plus admission. Admission discounted with package $1.00 off per person. 

    Party Patio Rental 
  • Two-hour private area with chairs and tables
  • Patio Areas available daily
     
    1-20 Guests $20 plus admission. Admission not discounted. 
    21-40 Guests $40 plus admission. Admission not discounted.

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    Garland Swim Program Registration and Aquatic Classes

    Pool Rental Fees



     

    Surf and Swim