Location: 601 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. The playground isn’t visible from the road. Turn in when you see the baseball fields. The park is on the left.
What makes it noteworthy: This playground is wheelchair accessible with a ramp leading right into the structure. There are lots of slides and games along the sides of the structure, including a braille chart and tic-tac-toe. The playground is also partially covered.
Extras: There are well-lit baseball and soccer fields and two sand volleyball courts all within walking distance of the playground.
Safety: The equipment is in great condition but is designed for ages 5–12. Younger kids will need to be closely watched. There is a large plastic boulder to rock climb that leads to the highest part of the structure. It’s narrow and dangerous for young kids. Hurst Community Park scored a 21 out of 24 on the Safety Report Card, giving it an overall grade of an A*.
Pluses & Minuses
+Playground is wheelchair accessible
+Lots of slides
+Equipment in good condition
– No play structure for ages 2–5
– Has only portable restrooms
– May be difficult to find
Our grade: 3/5 stars
*Based on the National Program for Playground Safety’s Report Card at playgroundsafety.org.
This review was distributed to the City of Hurst Parks and Recreation department for further review and/or action.
