Coppell Texas
successfully combining old town and new town
Visit Coppell
The New Main Street!
Old Town Coppell got re-vamped! Once a modest part of town with cute, one-bedroom houses and shops dating back to Coppell's founding year in 1890, is now a major attraction. A new, rustic shopping center filled with popular locally owned stores and Coppell's staple restaurant, The Local Diner, perfectly integrates the old town and new town vibes of the suburb.
Popular Places
Andy Brown Park
The most popular area in Coppell for exercise and recreation is Andy Brown Park. Covering 66 acres of land and divided into 3 sections: east, west, and central, the park is complete with several duck ponds, 5 miles of running and biking trails, sand volleyball courts, softball and baseball fields, hiking trails, soccer fields, football fields, playgrounds, and is bordered by a creek and Coppell's Aquatics and Recreation Center. People are seen here enjoying the outdoors at every hour of the day.
Grapevine Lake
Coppell is a mere 10 minutes from beautiful Lake Grapevine. A perfect place to ski, wakeboard, tube, and experience every other water activity. Businesses surrounding the lake make your experience a unique one. Restaurants like Little Pete's and Big Daddy's rest atop the water and are available for land or lake entrance for guests wanting good, southern food, live music, and a friendly atmosphere. Other activities for the lake goers include jet ski rentals, party boat rentals, and fireworks every Friday at 9:30pm during the summer months.
Grapevine Springs
On the historical side of Coppell, Grapevine Springs Park dates all the way back to 1830s when a farming community known as "Grapevine Springs" settled in the area. It is even said to be the place where Texas icon, Sam Houston, signed a treaty with the local indians. That sight is now marked by a stone monument in the park and is surrounded by a scenic landscape that is a highly popular place for photography and photo shoots.
Coppell High School
You've heard of college towns, but are you familiar with many high school towns? Coppell is a suburb that revolves around it's 5A, state-winning high school. The school unifies the town as the streets and nearby restaurants are nearly deserted during football games, and are then flooded when the Coppell Cowboys secure yet another victory. The volleyball team is a back to back state champ and is expecting a third state title in the upcoming season. The Coppell Band is known world wide and was even invited to play at the 2012 Olympics. All over town you will see citizens sporting the school's colors: red, white, and black. Athletically as well as academically, Coppell High School has much to offer with a more than 93% graduation rate. http://www.coppellisd.com/chs
Taylor's Gift
Coppell is the town from which the non-profit charity, Taylor's Gift, was founded. Taylor's Gift is an organization dedicated to raising awareness for organ donation. The foundation began just over three years ago when 13-year-old Taylor Storch was killed in a skiing accident on a spring break vacation. Her family made the decision to donate her organs and just one month later, felt the calling to begin a charity that promotes organ donation across the country and around the world. Taylor's parents, Todd and Tara Storch, would be amazing people to meet on a visit to Coppell. Their heart wrenching story of loss, grief, and hope is one that you will never forget. For more information about this remarkable foundation and the family that founded it, visit www.taylorsgift.org.