B & ESEPT 18 — 20
Black family and friends grilling together at a lakeside campsite in the golden evening light

BARRY & ERICKA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Aging like
Fine Wine

The best just keeps getting better.

Loyd Park · Joe Pool Lake ↗

September 18–20 · Loop B · Sites 48, 50 & 52

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The weekend table View birthday invitation ↗

GOOD FOOD. GREAT COMPANY.

At the family table

Each meal should serve 25–30 people

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Friday

September 18

Lunch

Light snack

HOSTED BY

Ada Keeling household

Dinner6:30–8:00 PM

BBQ

HOSTED BY

Uncle Barry and Eric Keeling household

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Saturday

September 19

BreakfastSunrise–10:00 AM

Breakfast

Menu to be decided

HOSTED BY

Aunt Faye and Tawanna

Lunch12:00–2:00 PM

Hot dogs or fajitas

Menu tentative

HOSTED BY

Kam and Uncle Lee

Dinner

Fish fry

HOSTED BY

Ericka and Christina

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Sunday

September 20

BreakfastSunrise–10:00 AM

Breakfast casserole

HOSTED BY

Ada and Christina

THREE DAYS TO CELEBRATE

The weekend, together

View original itinerary ↗

Friday September 18

  • 2:00 PM–12:00 AM

    Tent set up

  • 6:30–8:00 PM

    Dinner around the campfire

  • 8:00 PM–until

    Family game night & light snacks

Saturday September 19

  • Sunrise–10:00 AM

    Breakfast

  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Fishing

  • 12:00–2:00 PM

    Lunch

  • 2:00–6:00 PM

    Free time

  • 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

    Movie night · double feature

Sunday September 20

  • Sunrise–10:00 AM

    Breakfast

  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Check out

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

A weekend by the lake.

Loyd Park · Joe Pool Lake ↗

3401 Ragland Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 ↗
Campground Loop B
Sites 48, 50, and 52

CHECK INFriday, September 18
2:00 PM

CHECK OUTSunday, September 20
12:00 PM

Settle in

Each campsite has electricity, RV connections, and grills. Restrooms and showers are near the campground.

Bringing a tent?

Your tent will be inspected at the front gate before set up.

Arriving together

The invitation lists a $40 vehicle fee for the weekend. Carpool if possible.

FIND YOUR WAY TO LOOP B

Loyd Park campground map

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Our campsites: Loop B · 48, 50, and 52. The park map is on page 2.

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Published park handout; use it for the campsite layout. Fees and policies in the PDF may have changed.

PACK FOR A GOOD WEEKEND

What to bring

A suggested list for guests and meal hosts.
Coordinate shared supplies before packing.

For your campsite

  • Tent, stakes, and ground tarp (if camping)
  • Sleeping bag or bedding, pillow, and air mattress
  • Folding chairs and a small camp table
  • Flashlight or lantern and extra batteries
  • Phone charger and portable power bank

For the weekend

  • Comfortable clothes, a light layer, and walking shoes
  • Toiletries, shower shoes, and towels
  • Sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat
  • Personal medications and a small first-aid kit
  • Reusable water bottle, drinking water, cooler, and ice
  • Cards or board games for family game night

For meal hosts

  • Ingredients for your assigned meal — enough for 25–30 people
  • Cooking utensils, pots or pans, and serving tools
  • Plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and cutlery
  • Condiments, cooking oil, and seasonings
  • Foil, food containers, and zip-top bags
  • Paper towels, dish soap, and trash bags

A QUICK STOP. A COMFORTABLE STAY.

Close to camp

Options near Loyd Park.
Directions start at the park address.

Closest options found in area listings; driving routes and travel times may vary. Need camping gear? View the Mansfield Walmart Supercenter ↗