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City Park in Lake Dallas

Kids can play under the shade of a big canopy or kick around a soccer ball on the adjacent field. Click for full review and safety rating.

Beaver Run Park in Fairview

This secluded park is small, but the playground, basketball court and nature trail will keep kids occupied for a short afternoon excursion. Click for full review.

Top of the Line

Climb the ropes courses at the Trinity Forest Adventure Park, open for its first spring season.

Shine On

Three-year-old Saylor celebrated with a “You Are My Sunshine” party at the Perot Museum.

Villages of Bear Creek Park in Euless

Nature lovers can spend the day playing and exploring at the Villages of Bear Creek Park. Two playgrounds sit right off a three-mile nature trail complete with plant and tree identification signs.

Town Park in Mansfield

Two playgrounds, lighted basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, horse shoe pits, an amphitheater, grills, restroom facilities, picnic tables and a covered pavilion are just the beginning at Town Park.

Prairie Park in Grand Prairie

Tucked away in northeast Grand Prairie between 26th and 27th streets is Prairie Park. The park features a bright, cheery playscape equipped with slides, swings and other kid favorites in crayon red, yellow and blue.

Russell Creek Park in Plano

Russell Creek Park in Plano is a large community park with baseball and basketball complexes, a sand volleyball pit, soccer fields and plentiful space for roaming.

Plaza Feliz Park in Irving

Tucked away in the Las Colinas La Villita community is the Plaza Feliz playground. The fenced-in playground offers plenty of shade from nearby trees and two separate play areas.

Mayfair Park in Hurst

Mayfair Park has a wonderful playground for children of all abilities. It is wheelchair-accessible and contains a wide ramp running throughout the playground structure.

Lively Pointe Park in Irving

Located directly across from Irving High School, Lively Pointe Park is part of a youth cultural center sitting just past a popular skate park and aquatic center.

Kid Country Playground in Coppell

The new Kid Country playground offers hours of exploration and play for kids of all ages and abilities. Each square foot is packed with vibrant equipment designed to stimulate the body and brain.