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It's Good to Be … Cool in Dallas
There is no tougher critic than a school-yard tribunal (aka “the cool kids”). Whether your child is one of them,…
Magnolia Park Playground in Coppell
Tucked away in Coppell subdivision, the playground has one large play structure complete with slides, a climbing chain grid, bridge and monkey bars.
C.J. Hutchins Park Playground in Grapevine
The structure is enticing to the eye and little adventurers will no doubt want to explore its many features.
T. P. Hill Playground in Dallas
Kids can explore a space ship, climb on a caterpillar structure or play make-believe on a boat at sea.
Out and About!
What ever happened to “me time”? With little ones constantly in tow (or even after a long day at the…
Bob Woodruff Park in Plano
The play structures have many features kids will enjoy such as a climbing wall, bridge and slides.
A Sight to Sea
Transforming dry land into a magical, under-the-sea soirée might seem daunting to some, but not for Dallas mother of two…
Bob Jones Playground in Southlake
The colorful, unique playground area includes swing sets, two different climbing walls, nine slides for children (and adults!), tic-tac-toe and even spelling games.
Mark Twain Park in Richardson
Climb a rock wall, ride the back of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, zoom through the streets on a pretend sports car or play hero as they cruise the park behind the wheel of the fire truck.
Tuscany Meadows in Frisco
The playground has slides, swings, rock walls and even the occasional quiz game that will keep kids physically and intellectually stimulated for hours.
Leonard L. Woods in Lewisville
With two separate playscapes for ages 2-5 and 5-12, the activities are plentiful and include slides, swings, a climbing wall and monkey bars.
Trinity Park in Fort Worth
Parents will appreciate the shaded benches and scenic views, while the kids will love playing on one (or all!) of the three separate playscapes.
Mimosa Park Playground in Richardson
The two play areas are separated by a set of swings but are not clearly marked with age-appropriate recommendations.
Basketball for Beginners
With all the attention that hoop star LeBron James has been getting lately, you may be wondering what it takes…
Fairview Park in Denton
The playscape features two covered slides, three side-by-side slides, a place to climb, rings to swing on, and a raised, covered tunnel for kids to crawl through.
F.J. "Red" Kane Park Playground in Arlington
Two playgrounds for different age groups are clearly marked with signage that also denotes rules of behavior.
Use Your Chops: Where to Practice Martial Arts
Martial arts is actually a great way to teach kids a variety of positive traits, from self-discipline to respect to concentration.
Harvest Run Park in Carrollton
The playscape is centrally located near a picnic area with both grown-up and child-size picnic tables and benches.
Station Park in Allen
Although smaller than typical park playgrounds, it is clean and full of features to make this a fun family outing.