Grissom Park

Welcome to Grissom Park in Garland, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Come shoot some baskets at the half court and bring the kids to the playground.

This park is named for Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom who tragically died in the Apollo 1 fire on January 27, 1967. Grissom was born in Mitchell, Indiana on April 3, 1926, got his education from Perdue University and served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

To contact the park office please call 972-205-2750.

Garland Texas Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, glass objects, harming wildlife, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; bicycles, fires, fishing, golfing, motor vehicles.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Texas, and United States statutes.