Visitor Information

About Irving

1. History

   Learn about the history of the City of Irving.

Aquatic Facilities

The city currently operates five seasonal pools located at Lee Park, Lively Park, Senter Park, Cimarron Family Aquatic Center and West Irving Aquatic Center, as well as two spray parks. The city also operates two year-round indoor facilities: North Lake Natatorium and Heritage Aquatic Center.

Arts and Culture

Learn about Irving's rich cultural offerings, from its Arts Center to museums.

1. Heritage House

   The Heritage House was built in 1912 by C.P. Schulze, brother of J.O. Schulze, a co-founder of city. The home was deeded to the City of Irving in 1975 by the Schulze heirs to be used as a tour home. The home features Schulze family antiques, as well as gifts and loans from other Irving families. The Heritage House was designated a Texas State Historical Landmark in 1986 and is open the first Sunday of each month for tours.

2. Irving Arts Center

   View upcoming performances, exhibitions, summer camps, and more.

3. Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center

   The Bear Creek community in west Irving is one of the oldest African-American communities in Dallas County. The three museums that comprise the Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center tell the history of the Bear Creek community and of the African-American experience from the time of emancipation of the slaves through the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and '60s.

4. Mustangs of Las Colinas

   Find out more about the Mustangs of Las Colinas sculptures in the plaza of the Las Colinas Urban Center.

5. Ruth Paine House Museum

   Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, a small suburban home in Irving, Texas, and those living there were caught up in the whirlwind surrounding the tragedy. Half a century later, the historic home has been restored to its 1963 look and opened as a multimedia museum to tell the story of the events that occurred there.

City Parks and Trails

Irving boasts more than 80 parks with over 2,000 acres of land maintained by the City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department. Activities available throughout the city include picnicking, hiking/biking trails, sports of all kinds, fishing, swimming, recreation centers, canoeing and boating.

Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau

Find out more about the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau to make the most out of your experience in Irving.

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas

The Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas represents the innovative future of meetings and events. With almost 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, the building’s unique architecture, vertical design, and interior finishes create a new niche in the marketplace.

Irving Golf Club

Irving Golf Club, formerly Twin Wells Golf Course, is closed for renovations and is expected to open mid-2019. Enhancements will include a new irrigation system, tee boxes, putting greens and clubhouse facilities.

Public Library

Irving Public Library (IPL) serves a forward-thinking and diverse city, named the first municipality to win the Texas Award for Performance Excellence in 2011.

Special Events

Find out more about the special events occurring throughout the year in the City of Irving.

1. Laughs by the Sofa

   Read about the Laughs by the Lake event sponsored by the City of Irving.

2. Movie Series

   Join the Recreation Center’s Movies Series for you and your family to enjoy for free from the comfort of your car. The 6 week series will be held every Friday beginning on Sept. 4 and end Oct. 9 with times listed below. Registration is required as due to a limited number of parking spots available at each Recreation Center. The parking lot will open one hour before show time and will be first come first serve. We ask that you stay in your vehicle at all times. Restrooms will be available inside the centers if needed but must wear a mask while outside your vehicle. Guests can bring their own food and drinks but alcohol and smoking are prohibited. For more information, please call (972)721-7318.

3. Eerie Irving Park - A Drive-Thru Experience

   Come enjoy Eerie Irving Park Drive-Thru Experience where you are sure to be spooked and treated as you make your way through the park. Each child in the vehicle will receive a bucket to collect treats along the route. One pumpkin will be given to each vehicle upon exiting the event. At the end of the drive-thru, vehicles will have a choice to collect their pumpkin and exit or travel through our spooky trail where you are sure to be startled and afraid. (All buckets and pumpkins are while supplies lasts).

4. Irving Concert Series

   Read about the upcoming concerts for the annual Irving Concert Series.

5. Arbor Day Celebration

   The annual Arbor Day Celebration features a variety of activities and interactive displays centered on trees, nature and the great outdoors.

6. Irving Concert Series 4 Kids

   Read about the upcoming concerts for the annual Irving Concert Series.

7. Independence Day Celebration

   Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Irving through a parade and reception. Bring the family to Lake Carolyn for a fireworks show after dark.

8. Irving Main Street Event

   This annual street festival in the heart of the Irving Heritage District celebrates the hometown feel of Irving with attractions for all ages. Held annually in September.

9. Taste of Irving

   Read about the Taste of Irving event including vendor booth information, directions, and featured musical entertainment.

10. Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

    Read about the Irving's Santa's Workshop in the North Pole Event sponsored by the City of Irving.

11. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance

    Find out more about Irving's celebration of the life and achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr.

12. Frost Fest

    Cold weather fun comes to Irving each year for the annual Frost Fest, a free winter festival offering an opportunity to indulge in several fun activities.

13. Citywide Egg Hunt

    Find out more about the Citywide Egg Hunt, an event hundreds of families are expected to attend.

Toyota Music Factory

Toyota Music Factory is a world-class entertainment destination as diverse as the world of music itself. With its central location in Las Colinas, Toyota Music Factory is the soul of the entire DFW metropolitan area, designed to satisfy any taste in food, music and movies.

DFW International Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the primary international airport serving the Dallas–Fort Worth region in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the largest hub for American Airlines, which is headquartered near the airport.

Public Transportation

Getting around Irving isn't difficult with public transportation. See the options available to visitors, residents and commuters.

1. DART Bus Routes

   Find bus routes to connect you from one place to another around Irving, and beyond.

2. DART Rail Orange Line

   DART's Orange Line runs from DFW International Airport into Dallas and ends at the Parker Road Station in Plano.

3. Las Colinas APT

   The Las Colinas Area Personal Transit System (APT) links with the DART Rail Orange Line at the Las Colinas Urban Center station, giving riders a quick and easy way to experience the sights and sounds of the Las Colinas Urban Center within minutes. Free service available 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed weekends.

4. Trinity Railway Express

   The Trinity Railway Express runs Monday through Saturday between Fort Worth and Dallas and includes two stops in Irving.

Relocate to Irving

Resources for residents new to the community.

Chalk the Block

Help decorate Irving neighborhoods and businesses with bright colors and fun summer artwork. The first weekend of summer is Irving Chalk the Block!