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Baby-Friendly Playgrounds in Dallas
We compiled a list of our favorite area playgrounds for families with big and little ones. These playgrounds offer something to please all members of your brood.
Jaycee Park in Farmers Branch
The dinosaur-themed playground is larger than most playgrounds and offers a variety of swings, slides, monkey bars and tunnels to keep kids busy.
Santa Fe Park in Plano
This playground received an A* on the Playground Safety Report Card.
Bent Tree Meadow Park in Dallas
Bent Tree Meadow Park in Dallas offers numerous amenities that kids are sure to love. This dog-friendly park is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and provides covered pavilions, a basketball court and two playgrounds.
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Wagon Wheel Park in Plano
This playground has three slides, a jungle gym and soccer and baseball practice fields. The play area has many things to do for young kids, with built-in musical instruments and toys.
Community Park in Hurst
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.
Meadowview Park in Corinth
Situated a little off the beaten path down some back roads in Corinth, Meadowview Park has a playground with seven slides and four swings overlooking a small lake.
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Valley Creek Park in Mesquite
The park is ideal for little athletes or nature lovers. There are lakes on either side of the playground with fishing piers and ducks.
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Ward Steenson Park in Carrollton
This is your basic community park, without any bells and whistles. There are two play structures for older and younger kids, with age appropriate climbing equipment, and kids will love the variety of slides the park offers.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
Go into the wild at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge to see geese, coyotes and other wildlife on the shores of Lake Texoma.
Farmers Branch Historical Park
Take a free tour of Farmers Branch Historical Park’s 13 historical structures filled with interactive games and activities.
Bradford Crossing in Allen
Bradford Crossing has a large play area with three slides, four swings and two spring-loaded toys for younger children. Right behind the playground is a full-size basketball court.
Into the Wild
Take a trip into the wild at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Sherman to see geese, coyotes and other wildlife along the shores of Lake Texoma.