Josey Ranch Lake Park is situated on a 100-acre greenbelt.The park includes a 50-acre sports complex, a 3.5-acre lake with a fishing pier, picnic areas and a playground.
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Hurwitz Park in Irving
With everything from a football field to basketball courts and a large playground area, there is something for every member of the family at Hurwitz Park.
Fort Wildflower at Heritage Park in Flower Mound
Fort Wildflower playground is the newest addition to Heritage Park in Flower Mound. The 12,500-square-foot community-built playground offers play features adapted from the drawings of local elementary students.
Ford Park East in Allen
Active families could easily while away the day at Ford Park East in Allen. The expansive park offers everything from baseball and soccer fields to hike and bike trails.
Exall Park in Dallas
Tucked away in downtown Dallas is Exall Park. Amidst the bustling city and sky-high buildings, Exall Park serves as a quiet retreat.
Eagle Pass Park in Corinth
Eagle Pass Park is a small neighborhood park tucked away in a quiet Corinth subdivision. The modest playground may not especially novel but has plenty to offer families looking to spend a leisurely afternoon.
Coyote Creek Park in Plano
Situated just steps away from the Christopher A. Parr Library in Plano, the Coyote Creek Park has undergone a recent transformation. Plano replaced the old, worn-out structures with brand-new playground equipment.
Community Park in Haslet
This new park has something for everyone, from a playground structure to basketball courts and a horseshoe pit.
College Street Park in Lewisville
College Street Park, located in Old Town Lewisville, is a great spot to take busy kids itching to burn off some steam. Ample parking flanks both sides of the colorful Little Tikes playground.
Oak Creek Park in Carrollton
Adjacent to the Oak Creek Tennis Center in Northeast Carrollton, Oak Creek Park is a great destination for fun-seeking families in search of a picturesque park.
McKinney Trolley Tours
Rediscover Collin County history with tours through the historic district of downtown McKinney.
The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art
Outside-the-box works at this interactive Dallas museum.
Host a Poppin’ Balloon-Themed Birthday Party
Throw a balloon-filled bash with inspiration from 1-year-old Jake.
A Balloon-Themed Bash
Jake’s first birthday party was filled with balloons.
MAD About Art
Outside-the-box works at the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Dallas
Touring Via Trolley
Rediscover Collin County history with McKinney trolley tours
Best for Families 2013: Dining & Destinations
Our readers’ picks for the best dining and destinations the Dallas-Fort Worth area has to offer
A New Year’s Eve-Themed Sparkly Soirée
A New Year’s Eve-themed birthday party is a magical, sparkly celebration – not just for 1-year-old Sloane, but for family and friends who’d been an important part of her first year.
SMU Meadows Museum
Discover the Spanish art collection inside the SMU Meadows Museum.
Valley View Park Playground in Dallas
Make sure your kiddos are wearing good tennis shoes at Valley View Park; they can literally climb the walls here. Two play structures for ages 2-5 and 5-12 keep adventures on the side of safety with age-appropriate climbing walls and nets.