TOP 10 PLANO PARKS IN TEXAS
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
6701 W Parker Rd
Plano, TX 75086
(972) 941-7250
Like any other good thing, this park is crowded on weekends.
Parking can be tough but you will find something. There are trails and plenty
of joggers and bikers. There is a big playground area with different areas
designed for different ages. That doesn't mean the kids stick to their age
appropriate area, but the thought is good.
One thing that makes this park stand out from the others is
that, unlike the others in Texas, there are actually hills! Not flat...amazing!
It's not too far off the Toll way either.
HOPE PARK
8000 E McKinney Rd
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone number (972) 665-8729
Hope Park has to be one of the BEST and most AMAZING parks I
have ever been to. There are two giant areas for kids to run around and play.
On the right side of the pathway there is the toddler play area with a soft
foam type flooring, so they won't hurt themselves when they fall. There are
plenty of slides, swings, a spinner toy, saw horse and places to climb around.
The play area over on the left side is for the bigger kids,
which is nice so they don't trample over the younger kids. It has a giant
jungle gym type play area with slides, swings, a rope walk to work on their
balance and other fun stuff. The big kid area is covered with wood chips and
one area has some sand. In between both of the play areas there is a covered
picnic area with a bunch of picnic tables. Around the play area there is plenty
of seating for the parents to relax while they let their kids run around and
have a blast.
The parking lot is very big, so finding a parking spot isn't
going to be a problem. To the east of the parking lot are the public bathrooms
and a spray park where kids or adults can go and cool off in the hot summer
weather. The park is very well maintained. I have yet to ever see any garbage
lying around. Defiantly a place I will keep bringing my daughter to, she
absolutely loves this place.
NORTHBARK DOG PARK
4899 Gramercy Oaks Drive
Dallas Texas
Phone number (214) 670-1589
An excellent dog park in North Dallas. Well maintained with
two spacious, fenced-in areas for dogs (one for large, one for under 30 lbs.).
Also has a fenced in dog "beach", complete with a small pond that
dogs can swim and play in...One of the better dogs parks in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.
JACK CARTER DOG PARK
2601 Pleasant Valley Dr
Plano, TX 75023
Phone number (972) 941-2275
It's a nice, no-frills park with a water fountain for
humans, a dog bowl and hose for the animals, and 9 or 10 benches spread around
the park (some in shade, some not). Dogs have plenty of space to run, and there
are even a few balls to throw (because no one likes the asshole that brings his
own toys and then yells if another dog plays with it).
If you’re a runner, you will appreciate that it sits on the
Bluebonnet Trail. You can use the park as a turnaround spot where you can
stretch out while the pup drinks some water and does his business. It’s a Total
win.
CANINE COMMONS DOG PARK
190 E Stacy Rd
Allen, TX 75002
Phone number (972) 678-4518
Love this cute and well-kept little dog park! Employees of the shopping strip visit
regularly and keep waste bags well-stocked and areas clean. Due to the small park size, I feel most
owners are less likely to escape from their pooper scooper duty and that's
awesome. In some of the other large dog
parks around the area, owners are so distant from their dogs; they often
neglect picking up after their dogs, resulting in horrid odor and mounds of
poop. There's also a Pets mart within
walking distance, which is added convenience.
OAK POINT PARK & NATURAL
RESERVE
5901 Los Rios Blvd
Plano, TX 75074
Oak Point
Park and Nature Preserve is a huge park that joins up with Bob Woodruff Park.
There is a paved trail that goes throughout the park which is perfect for
running, walking or walking your dog, and biking. There are also off road
trails if you're in the mood to venture and take in the local nature. A couple
of the nature trail runs alongside Rowlett Creek that snakes its way through
the park.
The park consists of many wide open fields perfect for
letting the kids run around or even get a group of people to play some soccer,
or football and or some other sports. The place is perfect to enjoy a nice
picnic on warm spring day. On the northern half of the park there is a little
lake where you can fish, see some turtles or watch the ducks. There are a
couple different ways to enter the park. The first entrance is right off of
East Spring Parkway and the other entrance is off of Los Rios Blvd. I have yet
to really enjoy the full potential of this park and look forward to many more
days spending time here and taking pictures.
BOB WOODRUFF PARK
2601 San Gabriel Dr
Plano, TX 75074
Phone number 972) 941-7250
The park was
super easy to find, although it took some strategic street thinking to figure
out how to get to the North Pavilion, so I wish that would have been better
marked.
The N. Pavilion looks out over a looped concrete walkway,
which is wide enough for walkers, runners, rollerblades and bikers to share.
Aimee told us that 4 laps equals a 3K, so you can even get some training done
out here!
The walkway surrounds a nice large pond -- no telling how
deep it was or if you can fish in it, but it seems like a great place to take
the family on a sunny afternoon for a picnic. In short, it's convenient,
family-friendly and a safe area to play and exercise.
FRISCO COMMONS PARK
8000 McKinney Rd
Frisco, TX 75034
Frisco
Commons Park is an absolute delight. Beautiful grounds and very well
maintained. Attached to the park is Hope Park, which is the kids play ground,
that is AMAZING and a spray area perfect for the summer. They have a paved
walking trail that goes around the entire park.
In the park you will find a big pavilion with picnic tables,
a veterans memorial dedicated to the veterans that served in the Korean,
Vietnam and Desert Storm wars, a nature garden, BBQ grills, public restrooms, a
giant amphitheater, a fully stocked pond on the north end of the park and
nature trail near the pond.
RUSSELL CREEK PARK
Russell Creek Park Trl
Plano, TX 75025
Best place
to go for a stroll with family and pets in Plano. You can jog around the lake,
it’s a great experience. It’s nice to see the place filled with kids & pets
esp. in the evenings. The park is well maintained; so far I haven't stepped on
any poop, so kudos to everyone walking their pets here! There are many ducks in
the lake, and it’s fun to watch them. I've seen storks too. There is a certain
part of the lake that smells real bad at times.
ARCHGATE PARK
6700 Archgate Dr
Plano, TX 75024
Living nearby there are several parks in close proximity that make up
the Plano park system. This particular location is flanked by middle class
neighborhoods. It includes soccer fields, basketball courts, a walking trail
and wide open spaces for kids to play.
In the spring my Jack Russell "Rufus" and I enjoy
sitting in the grass, watching the kid play soccer or taking long walks along
the path.
The parks are immaculately maintained and I always feel safe
and secure.
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