Dig World Opens in Grapevine With Dude Perfect Trick-Shot Challenges
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A vacant two‑acre, triangle‑shaped patch of land in the middle of Grapevine’s highways, hotels, and Grapevine Mills Mall was an odd-lot dilemma.
It was too small for a major commercial build, plus a business would need parking. The constant buzz of nearby State Highway 121, State Highway 114, and I-635 made it a bad spot to be zoned residential. The location? Too valuable in booming North Texas to leave it sitting idle for much longer.
What to do, what to do. It was a head-scratcher.
Dig World Grapevine dug into the parcel plot puzzle and became the answer to this odd-lot dilemma.
Dig World transformed that unconventional triangle of vacant land into a simulated construction zone, located at 2200 W. Grapevine Mills Circle. It’s now open for digging as an interactive adventure park with excavators to excavate, scoop, and lift like construction pros, plus a Dude Perfect trick-shot zone. Last week’s soft opening gave adults and children a chance to test the equipment, and it was more than just the kids who were digging around on the big rigs.
“Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, we have something for you,” said Alex Reszitnyk, the new park’s general manager.
Shared Parking
The Dig World organization chose Grapevine for its second park after an extensive real estate search across North Texas, according to officials with the City of Grapevine. The 2.32‑acre park sits next to Grapevine Mills Mall, which was convenient for an attraction needing parking spaces. An agreement between Simon Property Group, which owns Grapevine Mills Mall, and Dig World was put into place for shared parking.
“From a real estate perspective, it was really unique that the shared parking arrangement allowed the adventure to activate the entire two-plus acres,” said Dallas Snow, commercial outreach manager for the City of Grapevine.
In addition to the triangle of land available for development, executives selected Grapevine for its family‑focused tourism base. In addition to Grapevine Mills, the proximity to major attractions such as the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Great Wolf Lodge, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and SEA LIFE Aquarium. According to Grapevine statistics, the district drew an estimated 52 million visits in 2024 and 2025.
“Dig World is exactly the type of innovative destination that strengthens Grapevine’s position as a premier family entertainment market,” Snow said.
Dig World’s expansion to Grapevine traces back to Katy Mills, where the general manager helped connect the park’s founders with Joe Szymaszek, the general manager at Grapevine Mills. Founder Jacob Robinson created the original park in Katy after his son suffered a severe brain injury caused by bacterial meningitis. Robinson now focuses on accessibility, so the Grapevine park features fully wheelchair‑accessible pathways, sensory‑friendly attractions, and inclusive, hands‑on activities designed for visitors of all abilities. Modified construction equipment allows guests to operate machinery directly from wheelchairs, and plans call for specific events tailored for families with special needs.
Caterpillar and Dude Perfect Join In
The Texas‑based construction‑themed park got national attention after landing an investment from Shark Tank personality Robert Herjavec. The deal helped accelerate the company’s growth across the family‑entertainment industry. The Grapevine project brings together two high‑visibility collaborators, Caterpillar Inc. and Dude Perfect. Caterpillar, the heavy‑equipment manufacturer, supplies the machines that provide the park’s hands‑on experiences, while Dude Perfect, the Texas‑based entertainment group known for its viral trick‑shot videos, draws on a nationwide fan base.
The park’s attractions include such offerings as The Crusher, where guests can flatten a toy under a 20,000-pound asphalt roller, and hands-on operator challenges for excavator digs. Reszitnyk said the park is open to the public but will be available for private parties and corporate events.
“It’s not just for kids,” said Elizabeth Schrack, a spokesperson for the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Adults can join in the fun, too. It can be great for a double date, group outings, and team-building events.”
Admission to Dig World begins at $30, with special rates for season passes and group events.
