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Things to do in Garland

Whether you're in Garland for a day or a decade, you'll need some things to keep you occupied.

Fortunately, Garland earned a spot as a 2016 Playful City USA from KaBOOM! – its parks make it easy for kids in all neighborhoods to get outside and play.

Audubon Park is a local favorite and boasts a selection of playgrounds, disc golf, golf courses, trails, and soccer fields. Then there's Surf & Swim, a water park with an enormous wave pool and aquatic center. Or Hawaiian Falls Water Park, with its massive slides.

Central Park has a baseball complex, football field, tennis and sand volleyball courts, as well as a Vietnam War Memorial. When you're done, you can take a dip in the pool at Holford Park. Or skate on over to Texas Skatium and enjoy their awesome roller skating rink.

If you're looking for something a little more relaxed, you can catch a movie at Hollywood Theater. Another option is the Firewheel Town Center shopping center, which features an impressive 1 million square feet of retail space and restaurants.

The Granville Arts Center is the heart of Garland's cultural scene.

It features three large theatres and banquet facilities for hosting local and national theatrical productions, as well as some neat visual art exhibits. You'll also want to check out the Garland Landmark Museum, which is housed inside an old train depot and features artifacts from the town’s beginnings.

Employment & Economy

One of Garland's largest employers is Kraft Foods, which has a food manufacturing plant in the city. Other companies that call Garland home include oil field drilling manufacturer Atlas Copco and Plastipak plastics production.

Additional major industries here are electronics, die casting, and even hat manufacturing. Garland is also a great city for healthcare-related workers, with Baylor Medical Center being one of the area's biggest employers.

Education in Garland

If you're trying to take some classes yourself or just need somewhere to send the little ones, Garland has you covered.

North Garland High School is the 170th-best high school in the state and ranks #1,993 for the entire country. Garland also has some top elementary schools, like Kimberlin Academy for Excellence and Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence.

The college crowd can further their education at Amberton University or Richland College, both located in Garland.

Tips for Renting in Garland

Before you make your plans to move to Garland, it's a good idea to do a little research on the tenant laws in the area.

Under Texas state law, a tenant is entitled to “quiet enjoyment,” which means a landlord cannot disturb your right to live in peace and quiet.

The law also maintains that your landlord is responsible for handling anything that needs to be repaired to make your living space safe. The tenant isn't responsible for paying for it either – it’s all on the landlord, up to $10,000.