Clean Up on Walnut Creek Paddling Trail w Free Lunch

Celebrate our Texas paddle trails by participating in our Adopt-a-Stream cleanup with Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful. This is a chance to paddle a Texas Parks and Wildlife Paddle Trail and help the environment at the same time. Best of all--it's free!

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
We will launch from Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake and paddle the Walnut Creek Paddle Trail, stopping to remove the pockets of trash that inevitably finds their way to the creek. Normally it is $20 per car to get into the park, but volunteers for this cleanup get in free, and if you need a boat, those are free as well so long as you preregister on the Grand Prairie Volunteer site and request a boat before Wednesday June 25 at 4 PM. (Limited number)
Boxed Lunches will be provided for the pre registered volunteers.
Once you register with Grand Prairie you will be sent a PDF of the pass you will need to get into the park for free.

Link to register:
Click Here to register
Paddlers are encouraged to bring your own kayak, canoe, etc. but if you do not have one, or you are bringing a buddy who needs a boat, we've got you covered. If you need a free kayak and gear rental, please email amaron@gptx.org by Wednesday, June 25th at 4 p.m.
Location:
Loyd Park
3401 Ragland Rd,
Grand Prairie.
Directions: Turn right once past the guard shack, follow Park Rd 1A until it ends at N Day Mar Rd. Turn left. Go to next gravel rd on the left for launch and parking area.
PFD, personal flotation device, is required for every volunteer, but are supplied with every rental boat.

What to wear: Long pants, man made materials, NO COTTON
Layers appropriate for weather
Close-toed shoes or rain boots
Sunscreen and insect repellent
We will have bottled water available. However, in an effort to reduce waste, we ask that you bring your own filled reusable water bottle.
If you have any questions call Teresa at 214 478-7856 or email Amanda at amaron@gptx.org

Pro Tip: The best way to enjoy this event is to paddle to the end of the trail, spotting for likely trash along the way that you want to come back to, then clean up as you work your way back. This way you get to enjoy and experience the entire trail without getting bogged down with the trash at the beginning and missing the chance to see the whole trail.