Where was this park when I was a playground warrior 25+ years ago? Never have I ever been to a park where they literally have everything. I've visited this park twice and both experiences have exceeded my expectations. Endless patio benches and tables, a clean bathroom that's perfectly located, and a pristine jungle gym that will have your offspring worn out by the time you get them home. Plenty of trees for shaded picnic and parental lounging, and I was elated to discover how maintained the lawn is. My favorite aspect of the park is the little book cove they have nestled by the playground. Kids are encouraged to take a book and/or leave a book at their own discretion. Parental guardians might be a little wary of this right now due to COViD-19, but just wipe that bad boy down and the reading material should be good as new! Last time we visited, the ice cream man showed up! My 4 year old nephew was able to take a break and enjoy a refreshing popsicle treat then get back to work--up and down the slides! He even met a friend out there--with whom we plan to have play dates with in the near future. How cool is that!? I think we have found our PARK HOME! read more

It's a good walking trail and easy on the knees if you're over 45ish and don't exercise much lol

Should be rated one of the best parks in DFW in my opinion...and it is just that! This is a beautiful well-maintained Park. Clean restrooms matter and this park gets an A! Theres swings, small slides, big slides, tunnel slides too, pure fun. Love the green turf lawn. The only issue arises when/if you or the kiddo takes a tumble. Legs/knees/elbows will get scratches. But that's ok too. What is a trip to the park without a fall or two? There are children playing, climbing, jumping, laughing, enjoying life. Parents too. Bring a blanket and lunch. There's plenty of beautiful spots under a tree or near the pond. Walking trail for those who love to walk or jog. I'm Excited to return. Great place to spend 2-3 hours of simple free fun. read more

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This is a good community park. We drove from Bedford based on the 5 star reviews (and my kids ongoing requests for "a park we've never been to") and I can't say it's worth a 30 minute drive, but for those that live in the area Mary Heads Carter Park is a nice spot, and worthy of a place in the park rotation. The highlight is the tower with the three 3-story high slides, but there are plenty of other fun playground features: a sitting merry go round and a teeter totter, a pirate ship, and many ladders and bridges. It's definitely an above average play structure. The ground is artificial turf, which is something I haven't seen before in a playground. I'd imagine it gets quite hot in the summer, but with very little shade and the Texas heat, the turf is probably the least of your summer park problems. In the fall, when it's cool, the turf actually looks quite nice! Behind the playground is a pretty little marshy area with ducks. The bathrooms are a little farther from the play structure than I'd like, but not a deal breaker. There are two stalls in the women's bathroom, neither of which have a door. Weird, and more than just a little socially awkward. The city of Carrollton could improve the park by planting more shade trees, installing a large canopy that covers the entire play structure, and hanging some doors on the bathroom stalls. Still, the kids had fun and the playground stands out among other community parks. Worth a trip, assuming you live within a 15min radius. read more

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This is one of the best parks I've ever been to and I've lived all over the country! My 2 1/2-year-old tends to get bored at smaller parks and everyone I meet at a different park I always mention this park! We go in the mornings before it's too hot and it's also the place to have a perfect early picnic! read more

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The park is clean and beautiful me cool areas for the children. It is padded with artificial grass. A majority of the playground has umbrellas which provides shade during those scorching hot summer days in Texas. However, the park is more for children 3 and up. There is a very small section for small children. There is a small walking trail around the park which loops around a small pond with ducks and an iron bridge which goes over a small creek. They also have restrooms and a good sized pavilion available for parties. The park is crowed during peak season like (spring break) and weekends. read more

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Park is super huge, has enough space for families to play soccer, fly a kite and can also book it for parties, bby showers, gender reveals or just because why not lol and they have restrooms too!! read more

My Girls (6&2) love this park . Lots of fun playground features ... the ice cream man came through the parking lot , I love the fact it has a bathroom ; the picnic area is perfect for small summer parties read more

Very nice park! We love the synthetic grass and lots of umbrellas to provide shade. There is a pavilion a little far from the playground. Looks like there is a bathroom too though we did not use it. So many different play structure to play with. My 1 year old and 3 year old enjoyed this park. read more

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We were visiting family for the holidays and I wanted to take my children to an outdoor playground. This play area was awesome! There were plenty of slides, climbing fixtures, balance fixtures, swings, caves, a rocking ship, and towers. My children are 2, 3, and 7 y/o; I also had my little cousin with me who is 6y/o. They all had an amazing time!!! I'll be sure to visit this park again when in Dallas area. There were plenty of other children and adults enjoying this well kept, clean and fun play area. Bathrooms were clean too! For a public park and rec bathroom, I thought the design was exceptional...bathroom design allowed perfect outside lighting. I've been to some bathrooms that can be dark and musty. But this park's bathroom was nice! read more

Clean park! The walking trail is not very long but it loops around nice. The dog stations always have poop bags and is cleaned out often. The playground is astroturf and has covered sitting space. read more

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Great par! Loved the fake grass because my kids are allergic to real grass! The area was nice and spacious so the kids had lots of room to run and play. Will definitely go back! read more

This is my neighborhood park so I can't help but be a little bias. This is everything I could ask for in a park. It's landscaped nicely. Has a great and safe playground. Good place to sit and eat while you grill out. Nice sidewalks for walking your dog. Last but certainly not least, are how friendly the people are! They make it a great place to keep coming back too. I wouldn't change it for the world! read more

~ We really enjoy this park. The kids love the playground and the cool slides! Lots of different activities for kids of all ages. read more

Mary Heads Carter Park - Parks Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Safe, kids loved it, clean. Had nice bathroom and drinking fountain facilities. Would recommend!

Beautiful park, kids love it, I come here all the time with my boys. The bathrooms are clean but they need doors and a trash. read more

They have replaced all of the wooden playground equipment (which gave splinters if you weren't careful) with new plastic and metal equipment. It has a few big umbrellas that shade the playground area. The ground underneath is covered in some sort of fake grass that is soft to land on. My niece and nephew, which are ages 6 and 8, loved it! They didn't want to leave. read more

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Park areas is well landscaped and looks very nice. There are plenty of picnic tables under the shaded pavilion. The park has restrooms but the stalls, in the girls, do not have doors which is odd. The kids corral is a all wooden playground located next to the park. It was beautiful when it was built however that was a very long time ago. It could use a makeover. The wood is very worn, definitely looking it's age. I would be afraid of splinters but the kids don't mind. They have baby seat swings and a few regular swings. Lots of running around space with slides and stairs. The last time were were here the tire swings had been taken down. This is a nice park to visit when the weather permits. read more

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This park is big with tall play structures, pond nearby and bathrooms(not private at all). We all had fun, especially when the school children left. We came during the week and little children were climbing all over. Once they left around noon we were there with 5 other families and it was great. There is a lot to do for all ages. The bathrooms are quite gross in the way they are not private. I asked another mom ...she said that's how they make them now with short stone walls and toilets in between and no doors. You have to walk past women and children sitting on toilets to see if anyone is in the stalls...this is just unsettling for me :( Who wants to see or be seen using the toilet???? read more

We love this Park! No wood chips! Thank God! Great park for bigger kiddos. But do have baby swings and a handicapped swing! Very impressed.

Very nice upscale park. It's so much fun even adults were engaged in playing with their kids. Very fun , clean, and safe.

Awesome park! It was built with kids of all abilities in mind (aka it's accessible!); there are ramps along the play structures, a large rocking boat, and accessible swings and merry go round. The ground is synthetic grass so easy to maneuver on and soft for any falls. Also, amazing slides! My two year old loved it here. read more

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Nice park but please do something about the bathrooms. No trash can in the bathroom, broken toilet seats, toilet paper everywhere, and no changing table for little ones. Oh yeah....and no door on the stalls!!! read more

I love, love this park. Very nice always clean and nice. The kidos and I look forward to going here on the weekends...

I call this park "Amazing park". Its just amazing !!! It's large enough space to play around, running around, and so many playground equipment for different of age. My Doughter 9years old and Son 2years old can have fun same time in same place. I have enough room to chasing around my sun without bending in play gland equipment. It feel extra clean because fake grass. There is trail that you can jog or take walk your dog. There is pound that you can see tattles and fishes. Real grass aria is great for playing catch ball. Very high maintenance as well. They add extra shade and beaches for kids and parents ! with bench and trash cans witch is more better! You have to see how If your driving close lads! read more

Very nice place to take walk with your dog , waste bags provided , clean bathrooms , dog drinking fountains.

Love this park! Love the fake grass instead of mulch or the recylced tires you see at most parks! Everything is brand new and it's huge. Great walking trail and cute bridge. I love the moving ship, neat swings and the round thing you push. The ice cream man is always there too! read more

Clean, modern and very large. A sweeping jungle gym which kids are bound to love.

Wow! Blown away at how nice this place is! I'm from Waco and I am not sure of parks back home that rival this one! All of the shade and super tall but safe structures make for hours of kid fun. My wife also enjoyed the long track and the cover adult seating. read more

I really like this park it's clean, big, and fun for the kids. Has plenty of different areas for adults to sit and watch the kids. The restrooms need doors read more

This park is wonderful. Stuff for kids of all ages. Very beautiful green belt behind.my 9yr old son as 1 yr old grandson have a blast