The Best Playgrounds in Dallas

Sheila and Jody Grant's Children's Park at Klyde Warren Park - Arts District 

The kids' area at Klyde Warren Park got a glow-up in 2022, and the 18,000 square-foot playground now features a 35-foot climbing tower and slide, a tree-top lookout, water features, a pint-sized climbing wall, and other fun play equipment. There are public bathrooms and be aware that this space is strictly for kids ages 12 and under. 

Flag Pole Hill Playground - Lakewood/Lake Highlands

The first all-abilities playground built in Dallas is located in Flag Pole Hill Park. Located between the Lakewood and Lake Highlands neighborhoods, this playground opened in 2018 and features a Boomerang—a huge climbing structure with nets and rope swings. Don't leave the playground without admiring the view of White Rock Lake.

Reverchon Park Playground - Uptown

Located in the heart of Dallas (think Oak Lawn and Uptown area), this green oasis has a great playground for kids. It’s shaded, for one, which is perfect for the hot days of Dallas summers, there are slides, and it’s near Katy Trail.

The Best Playgrounds Near Dallas

Kids Kingdom Park - Rowlett

This impressive playground is at the end of Main Street in downtown Rowlett. There’s a climbing wall, two-story-high slides, a “phone system,” a sandbox with a dinosaur fossil waiting to be explored, swings accessible for all, a zip line, and a great covered pavilion right in the middle with tables and chairs for lunch and snacks. Even better, right next door is The Wet Zone, a small but very family-friendly water park open during the summer months.

Hope Park - Frisco

This playground is right in the middle of Frisco Commons Park and has a bunch of fun playscapes that honor Frisco landmarks like Babe’s Chicken, Double Dip Frozen Custard, and more. Designed by the legendary Leathers & Associates, the park is all-accessible and offers plenty of seating for your next parent meet-up.

Celebration Park - Allen

This playground has tons of play equipment like slides, ramps, ride-on animals, and swings. There's also plenty of shaded seating for parents, walking trails, a pond, and green space, but the crown jewel is KidMania Sprayground, a massive splash zone that operates between May and October. Coming in at almost one acre of water fun, it's one of the biggest all-access spraygrounds in North Texas. 

Best Playgrounds in Fort Worth

Dream Playground - Cultural District

This playground in Trinity Park has 57,000 square feet of green and play space. Kids can play in whimsical houses with slides, ride the zip line, climb to the top of a huge climbing web, swing in one of 10 swings, or run around after friends. Dream Playground meets the Americans with Disabilities guidelines: the rubber ground makes rolling wheelchairs a breeze, and it has plenty of equipment that’s ideal for kids with disabilities. This playground is worth the drive from anywhere in DFW!

Other Playgrounds Near Dallas and Fort Worth

Joya at Oran Good Park - Farmers Branch

The only glow-in-the-dark playground in DFW, this spot is an absolute must-visit! It has a 27-foot sphere that includes six levels of climbing, hammocks, and light panels, a spin zone with LED lights, a zip line, a natural sensory play area for tots, an obstacle course, and much more. The best part is that while the lights go on at sunset, all this equipment is just as fun during the daylight hours! 

Playgrand Adventures - Grand Prairie

A trip to this playground can be a whole day of fun. Located in the EpicCentral district in Grand Prairie, it's an all-abilities playscape that has features like rope courses, a three-level structure with an enclosed slide, a chalk wall, separate areas for toddlers and older kids, sun protectors, restrooms, and plenty of space to run around. There are several restaurants within walking distance, like Chicken N' Pickle, Vidorra, and Serious Eats. 

Eureka Playground at South Lakes Park - Denton

From the castle theme in the big kid area to the western theme in the tot spot, this park in Denton promises hours of outdoor play. There are trampolines, music stations, zip lines, educational toys, rock climbing walls, and a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round.

Mary Heads Carter Park - Carrollton

This playground has plenty of shade, a three-story tower with covered slides, rocks to climb, cable ladders, swings, caves, and a balance log!

Fort Wildflower in Heritage Park - Flower Mound

We don’t know what’s more fun for kids at Fort Wildflower, the western-themed pretend play area, the cool climbing wall, or the fact that there’s a water play area nearby! Located in Heritage Park, tots, and older kids alike will enjoy a day of play here.

Kids Country Playground at Andrew Brown Park East - Coppell

Kids Country is one of the most fun playgrounds near Dallas. With winding paths, castle turrets, tunnels, and tire swings, not to mention a music section in the middle, you’ll have a hard time getting the kids to leave. Prep lots of snacks and kick back under the trees that offer plenty of shade.