How in the WORLD have we not known about this AMAZING PLAYGROUND?!? Every Dallas trip we have…read morevisited Epic Indoor Waterpark. This trip, we drove a different way to get to the waterpark and happened to pass this playground. OMG! Up until now, the Raleigh (NC) playground has been the most EPIC playground we have been to but we think that this one might have just taken FIRST PLACE!! We were absolutely blown away by the sheer size of this playground! There was so much to do!! The play areas were clustered into different types. There was one for little little ones, another for toddlers, other ones for more adventurous kiddos, etc. Some of the climbing structures were quite high. I went up one and admit as an adult was a bit scared being so high. The other concern I had was with some of the "parallel" bar type climbing things... I thought they looked "dangerous" and indeed, one of our kids fell from maybe 10-12 feet and had the wind knocked out of her. She wasn't hurt hurt but it sure scared her (and me.) I loved that the ground cover was either rubberized mats OR turf. The various drinking fountains scattered throughout helped with keeping us hydrated and cooled us off. The one "negative" is actually due to the sheer size of this place. While I was watching one of my kids, the other went to a different play area and my heart stopped for a bit while I searched for her. She was safe but my mind went to a dark place when I couldn't find her right away. This playground does have restrooms! They weren't in the cleanest condition but it was nice to have them. Prepare yourself in advance for the COLD metal seats. Shockingly icey on a hot summer's day. Again, this is such an amazing playground and I am 100% jealous we don't have anything like this in Houston.

This park has almost everything a child would want in a playground. Safe surfaces, safe equipment…read more However, this is not the kind of park where you can take your eyes off a child under the age of 10. My then-7 y/o son was able to climb 8 feet up a structure for its intended use and jump off "on a dare" by other kids and ended up in the ER. I've also assisted with autistic children that elope and get separated due to the multiple exits. There are also multiple places to have a party, first come first served. This also makes things extra crowded. I haven't been there in a while since the heat, but I am hoping they will maintain a good-sized field because independent play (soccer, football, kite flying, etc.) are just as important as playground structures.

Pretty large park near my home. Lots of trails to include bike trails. I know I haven't explored…read morehalf of this property and the surrounding trees and plants are relaxing. There is a river along the trail to glaze at or take pictures of. Lots of parking and well kept.

Great shaded trail, plenty of parking. You can definitely get quite a bit of walking in or biking…read morein this park. Nice nature walk.

The best kept secret in Arlington! If you haven't been, you need to go! It's a beautiful park for…read moreeveryone. There's a small park, picnic tables, lots of shade, ducks roaming and you can go fishing or canoeing in the Lake. The crowd is filled with a mixture of everything. Families grilling, dogs all around, teens hanging, families playing volleyball, people witnessing. Lots of fishing going on. Summer time was definitely alive. The crowd stays all the way til dusk too. Also, they have really nice restrooms! It's a big brick building that has the Men's and Women's Restrooms beside each other. The Women's Rest Room was clean but, a little stuffy. There were two stalls. One was small and a little messy and the other was large without a door? Soap dispenser was filled and hot water was available too! My one suggestion would be, the path should lead to the R.R, instead of having to walk through the grass. The trails were alot smaller than I expected. They we're simple and surrounded the lake. The Park is also secured by the Police. If your family member has not returned from the lake after dusk, for more than forty-five minutes. The police will go looking for them. If your looking for a place for a family outing, I would suggest coming here. It's fun and safe!

A beautiful small park right off lake Arlington. The "trail" is only about 0.3 miles but you can…read morejust keep going in circles. There is plenty of benches and tables. A great space to put a picnic blanket out. And there is a play ground. (I didn't check how good it was but from afar it looked in great shape.) The waters beautiful. You can dock a boat or take your kayaks or pattle boats out, we saw some people do that. And there's great amount of shade. There is also plenty of birds around, which sound beautiful, however just beware, we did get popped on.

Had four days off from work, and I didn't want to waste them away at the apartment. So I performed…read morean internet search for parks and nature preserves. Out of the four that piqued my interest, this one was first on the list. Looks like there were other trails branching off from the main one, but I stuck with the main walking path. There were benches and informational signs scattered along the route. All of them worthwhile in reading. Unfortunately, I was saddened by how much litter I found. Irresponsible and narcissistic people. Boooo! The Nature preserve was well worth the time spent and effort to drive out here. Check it out!

It's way too hot right now so unless you go very early in the morning, save your Crystal Canyon…read morehike for a fair weather day. Then you can really enjoy it. The best thing about Arlington is all the trees and hills. North Texas is mostly flat and DFW isn't known for its foliage, but there's quite a few spots in Arlington that really feel "far away." There's true hills and canyons and forests and creeks. You can be in the center of the metroplex and still feel lost in the woods. Crystal Canyon is such a spot. This park is so pretty. I appreciate all the little signs that explain the trail and history of the area. Crystal Canyon gets its name from all the crystals (gypsum) to be found in the vicinity, particularly the creek. There's a few beautiful bridges and benches. The hike is fairly short but super scenic and enjoyable.

Utterly amazing! This was a great park in choosing to visit. Having had family who served, this was…read moreanother great way to honor them and others who served our great country. Lots to see and take in. Don't overlook the botanical area in the rear of the park. Lots of hiking paths to travel. Probably more than I walked since I was pooped already from all the walking. This park is worth a second and third visit.

A nice and clean park that has a play area for kids. A large walking path with plenty of parking…read morespots. Not a lot of bench space so bring a foldable chair

Nice location to take photos. There a water tower and beautiful backdrops. There are also parks…read morenearby which are walking distance.

Small but worthwhile--Millenium Park is a great spot for sunset views, photo shoots, or a little…read moreexercise. Parking can be found across the street at the South Irving Library or in a few parallel spots along the edge of the park. If in the mood for exercise, definitely check out Centennial Park across the street for trails, Irving history, a pond, and some good bird-watching!

A solid park! Lots of field, plenty of trees, a small toddler playground, a bigger playground for…read morebigger kids that's covered with a giant blue canopy for shade, swings, a handful of picnic tables, and a pool. We haven't tried out the pool yet, but it looks nice enough. It's not a water park or splash pad, just a plain old-fashioned pool with a big shallow end. Good for littles!

Nice quiet park next to Dottie Lynn Rec Center and Woodland West Swimming Pool. Lots of trees,…read moreplenty of field space for kids to run around, and plenty of benches and picnic tables. The playground for the big kids is shaded. Only downside is the playground for the littles and the swings don't have any shade, so bring hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen!

Nice little park with a lot of baseball fields to reserve. There are also free first come first…read moreserve tennis courts available and basketball courts.

The park itself is great has trails, basketball, tennis , baseball areas but it can be scary going…read morealone. There's a group that meets here Monday , Wednesday and Friday mornings for camp gladiator. It's pretty amazing and intense if your looking for a group to workout with come join us. There's lots of parking , police patrol as well but I still wouldn't come walk alone . And if you come to the park don't leave your purse exposed don't want to temp the bad people. All of us peeps that workout with CG no longer carry our purses or wallets just our DL for several theft happening all over us. There's clean restrooms as well and you see the maintenance people there in the mornings too . And older couples walking together.

A cute little park that snakes around AT&T stadium. It's a nice edition to a neighborhood that…read morecould otherwise feel like an anonymous highway portal.

Great views of both the Cowboys Stadium and the Globe Life Ballpark. There's a beautiful lake to…read morewalk around and enjoy the ducks and perhaps spot the occasional beaver. Great area to walk or jog. I frequently exercise in the area. Don't miss out on the 5 beautiful sculptures here - 1 of which creates a 'waterfall'. The upkeep of this area is usually well scheduled resulting in immaculate grass and water edges, however recently I have noted there is a horrible lack of maintenance specifically about the litter in the water - on several occasions there would be massive litter washed to the water's edge that would go neglected for sometimes weeks. This has improved in the past month for the spring weather, but it really takes from the beauty of the park when it is neglected. Don't even think about coming here if there is a Ranger game going on because they use the whole parking lot for paid event parking. It's inconvenient if you're local, but just grab a copy of the Ranger's schedule and work around that ;)

I had a terrible experience at the tennis courts today when a teenager--approximately 13 years…read moreold--rode his black bicycle right onto the courts, completely disregarding the fact that people were playing tennis. He stayed there for a long time, deliberately weaving back and forth between the families and players. When he was told that there were rules and that riding bicycles inside the tennis courts was not permitted, he began hurling insults and laughing, declaring that he would stay right where he was and that no one could tell him otherwise. He mocked us, pointing out that there was no security or manager present in the park. The families and players were ultimately forced to leave. It is unbelievable that one cannot use the park facilities without these future delinquents causing trouble! Is there a manager available at the park or there a contact number to report these incidents?

Quaint lit park. It has Bball hoops, a lit splash pad and play area. There are even sidewalk trails…read moreif you want to ride a bike or skateboard. I got there a lit after 7pm and it wasnt too busy. When I left at 8:30 people were starting to come out. Its an open field with no trees and it was so beautiful out! Id def go bk to this park.