Multi-functional park for literally EVERYONE!…read more Fitness Enthusiasts: There are softball fields and a cricket pitch. There is a built in exercise station. I see cross-fit groups out here all the time. There is a huge running/walking/biking loop around the entire park and connecting to other routes. I think also some kids soccer groups also play here. Families: there is a very large playground with benches and shade! It's top notch and well maintained. Tweens/teens- there are benches and sick places to hang. You can even bring hammocks. There is plentiful parking. Picnic tables. Families often come out on nights with solar events and their telescopes. To be fair it is super well lit so it may not be the best place for star gazing, but you get many people to interact with. Plus let me add for Pokémon Go players- three gyms and 6 Pokéstops so this makes for excellent playing.

It could go either way rating this great park. I will leave the specifics of that to a later update…read morereview. Today I want to describe why I am here. Passing this park on an out-of-the-way side street for the last two years, I noticed a "workout area" towards the entrance to the park. I made a mental note to stop and check it out but, never did until today. I usually work out daily at the recreation center but, recently due to Omnicron, I've been looking for an interesting outside place to get some exercise. I remembered passing this place and decided to check it out. On pulling up I was initially disappointed. I guess I thought the structure should be bigger, more interesting, more challenging! then I started using it. Bam!!! Hello! I thought I was in decent shape for my age but, boy was I wrong. I couldn't even make it through a few exercises on this "adult playground"!!!! It just shows you can't judge a book by its cover or make assumptions. You have to Do It. this great little outdoor gym known as the Miracle is just that. In a fairly small area, several exercises are demonstrated via placard if you need them. It will wear you out, challenge you in ways you didn't anticipate. I'm so glad I found this outdoor place to exercise in the fresh air at this time. I feel I'm getting a type of physical challenge that I didn't inside a gym. Definite Go!

Some unique stuff like the fitness area…read more Small in general and I definitely see kids will get bored of things fast. Parking wasn't very large either but it is what it is.

Great park for kids! Lots of things to play on and keep the kids entertained! Lots of open space to…read morerun and places to sit. Only thing I did not like was that there were no bathrooms.

Beautiful park, clean and plenty of games for kids of all ages. One of my favorite parks!read more

First time at this park with my daughter, and it was an amazing experience! The park was very clean…read moreand put together. There are lots of things for kids to play on. There is a misting machine, and my daughter was obsessed with it. The parking lot was big and lots of shaded benches and tables. Definitely will come back to this park with my daughter!

The John M. Whisenant Park has a great playground and picnic area, as well as a splash pad during…read moresummer! It is adjacent to Elliot Elementary School and the El Dorado Heights neighborhood in McKinney, TX. The park was still in new condition with no noticeable litter. -- The Playgrounds -- There are 2 playground structures within the overall playground area with wood chip mulch. The first is small and best for young to early elementary school aged children, and with close supervision it's good for very young children (note that there are gaps in the openings along the playground system). The second with its "mega" three-story playground is best enjoyed by elementary school through middle school aged children. During less busy times, younger children can be assisted on it, too. There are swings: a therapeutic/intermediate swing, bucket swing, 4 regular swings, and 2 additional bucket swings. The playground is in partial shade. -- Splash Pad -- A great feature that operates during the summer, the splash pad at John M. Whisenant Park is a stand out feature. -- Benches & Pavilions -- There is a picnic shelter/pavilion covering 3 picnic tables (first come, first serve -- no reservations). There are benches along the perimeter of the playground and trashcans near the picnic tables. -- Walking Areas -- There are paved walking paths and hike/bike trails within the park, along with hiking and biking trails. The overall park is 9.9-acres. -- Tournament Sporting Equipment -- There is an open turf area for athletic play. -- Amenities -- There are toilet amenities. -- Parking -- There is on-street parking by the neighborhood and parking with Edris Elliott Elementary School. -- Things to Note -- During peak times, it's usually very busy with kids as families stop by as school releases. The splash pad is likely also well loved during the summer. -- Takeaways -- This is an excellent park for its playground, splash pad, and paths. If you're interested in these features, this is a park worth traveling for!!

Lots of swings, things to climb and slides to slide!…read more Great local park.... nice place to play outdoors with the kids!

This is one of our favorite parks in the area. It's very well maintained and has so much space. The…read moreplayground and splash pad keep my 3 year old and 6 year old entertained for hours.

Excellent park to walk and get your steps in. There is plenty scenery including woody and lake…read moreareas to enjoy. This park will bring a smile to parents and children who love to play on jungle gyms. This park also had baseball fields, tennis courts and huge grass areas to enjoy a picnic with your loved ones.

We've now been a few times to this nice Park in the middle of West Plano, usually going to the play…read morearea. It's very nicely set up with a big play structure for the big kids and a smaller one for the little kids. There's lots of variety from climbing to slides to bridges and tunnels and even a climbing rock for the big kids. Right next to it is a little picnic area and a soccer and baseball field. Lots of fun for the whole family.

Living nearby there are several parks in close proximity that make up the Plano park system. This…read moreparticular 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.

This little park might be the underdog of local green spaces, but don't underestimate it. It's…read moresandwiched between Bethany (a six-lane highway), in front of a Kroger parking lot and McDonald's but somehow manages to feel like a peaceful space. There's a huge colorful fun playground for kids, a large shaded gazebo and a surprise cast of wildlife including turtles, frogs, ducks, geese, and swans. We stop here often to eat our McDonald's after shopping at Krogers.. who knew running errands could include a moment watching nature, lol.

Cute little spot right by the Kroger parking lot. There's a playground that's probably more…read moresuitable for 5+ year olds. However, it is doable for younger as well. There's also a little creek running by with turtles, fish, and ducks living in there. My toddler loves coming to visit them.

As alluded to in a previous review, I want to like this park and give it better review but the…read morepeople can definitely ruin the experience. Namely supposed "parents" who don't watch their kids who are being brats on the playground. Crawling up slides when there are lines of kids waiting to slide down, hogging/blocking paths so nobody can go up/through.. you know the typical stuff that parents should be stepping in to regulate. Honestly it's not a big deal to me because I will regulate for them if it starts to impact me and mine. I just hate it for the other kiddos who are trying to enjoy their time only to be ruined by spoiled pests with Karen non-parents.

Beautiful park with splash pad and restrooms great for family days!!! The kids have so much funread more