I googled good place for a sunrise near me, and this park did not disappoint! I found myself…read morestraight up birdwatching! I haven't seen a crane in a long time, and I saw 2! Great place for a morning walk and a sunrise to start the day off right.

This is one of the most well-done parks in the area. I hope the Bedford Boys Ranch took note as…read morethey designed their $70 million renovation, but I'm not holding my breath. Andy Brown is a beautiful space, from the pond to the open fields, the sidewalk/bike path, multiple large pavilions, and fun playground. There are large, mature trees surrounding the park. We parked in the wrong lot and had to walk alongside the gym in order to get to the playground and I couldn't believe how beautiful the pathways were with all the trees and the small creek running alongside. Not what I expected from a city park! The playground itself ("Kid Country") is almost fully enclosed and is a sprawling assortment of things to climb up, swing on, and slide down. There is a play area in the toddler section with storefronts to spark pretend play. The ground is bark. There are large trees in the center of the play area that provide shade and make the play structure look more natural than your typical playground. Almost like a tree house. There are benches scattered throughout the play area and a large covered pavilion with multiple picnic tables underneath. The city of Coppell provides free WiFi there and there were multiple moms with laptops out, working, while their kids played. The only big negative is the distance from the playground to the bathroom. I understand that they probably built the bathrooms more toward the center of the park, but the wise choice would have been to also put an additional small restroom right next to the playground. It's too far of a walk for me to feel comfortable sending my younger kids over there alone and it's kind of a bummer to have to wrangle together the entire group every time one kid has to pee. Otherwise, a fabulous park. LOVE IT. Hats off to you, Coppell!

Finding this spot was a bit of a treasure hunt thanks to Yelp's directions, but once you check the…read moremap, it's easy to spot--tucked behind some softball fields. We always bring a bag to pick up trash on walks, but there wasn't much litter here (bonus points!). It's mostly shaded, uncrowded, and has a few rolling brooks to enjoy along the way. Not too hilly, just a perfect, peaceful spot for an hour or two of strolling. And parking? A breeze!

Fun place to take your kids to go hiking…read more Plenty of parking, policemen patrol to make sure everything is good to go and plenty of Pokemon Go Stops :). There was a lot of chairs and tables and the trails were maintained nicely. Management Paints over some stubs in red so you do not trip. Come during November and December its Pretty!

Nice quiet green park. Burr Oak treed surrounding the park with huge acorns. Has three playgrounds…read morein the same area. One play area is a soft turf grass with a little bounce. Different activities on the play area than other parks I've seen. Nice recreational center for parties, basketball, etc. Check City of Lewisville website for occasional family friendly activities at the rec center and trails.

Important : Splash pad opens May and closes in September…read more This place is so awesome!! We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old and they absolutely loved it. The park has water features (splash pad) and a playground for the kids to play. There are multiples chairs that are bolted to the ground, picnic tables, a pavilion, and plenty of parking. There is a nice public restroom and a nice field where kids can play catch or run around. We came around 6pm on a Friday and it wasn't too crowded. Can't wait to get back here before the summer ends!!

Amazing playground for my 3 kids (ages 7, 4 and 2). Very clean, some shade on playgrounds. It's mid…read moreMarch so splash pad wasn't open yet. We walked the trail, simple but loved looking for the animal statues and reading facts about the animals.

This is still the best park in Coppell, one that I have fond memories of riding through on my bike…read morein a weirdly out of place, well-forested wonderland meandering through and around Grapevine Creek. Today I took my kids through the trails in the park for the first time in over a decade and was nearly aghast at how much canopy the city has removed. It appears the 2019 creek stabilization project nearly ruined the pristine beauty of this park. I've attached satellite images of the park before and after the stabilization project, and you can see just how much canopy the city removed as part of the renovations. They have replaced what was a beautiful, rugged, meandering set of trails with a nearly straight shot through the park on the north edge, decimating the canopy in the process all for a boring, uninventive gravel path. It seems reasonable to expect that some amount of foliage would have to be cut back as part of the creek stabilization process, but what I'm seeing today seems excessive and like it was a stylistic choice to provide an inoffensive, plain suburban walking path through the park as part of the renovations. That would be fine if it hadn't nearly ruined the rugged, dense foliage that made the original trails and creek area an unheralded gem of Coppell. The good news is Hunterwood Park is undaunted and, despite the neutering, is still a great oasis in Coppell. I do fear for the upcoming additional stabilization efforts, though, and what some middle-management parks department bureaucrat might do to strip this park of its remaining majesty.

My absolute favorite park in Coppell…read more It is perfect for toddlers, as it is in the cul-de-sac and you can see them from all angles. There are picnic tables and trash cans, as well as a nature trail behind the fence. Note that there is no bathroom!!

It was a nice park with some neat little off trail areas. I just wouldn't recommended going on a…read moreSaturday afternoon because it is incredibly busy with soooo many kids. Which is totally understandble! It's a family friendly park, but it was definitely a lot lol We brought our dogs here, and we had a blast though. All the dog owners there were friendly and respectful of having to be in leash. Like I said, nice little off leash trails if you want a cute adventure and then about a mile long paved road if you wanna stick to just something short and simple. I recommended it if you are comfortable with lots of families with children :)

really great park for the whole family. Two large…read moreplaygrounds for the kids. One is more geared toward smaller children and the other older, however, both have things for all age groups. Swings including some basket swings for the little tots and babies. (no handicap swing) Large grassy area for sports or any other activity lots of trees and picnic tables grills pavillions bathrooms (no soap though) huge walking trail one is paved the other and my favorite cuts through the back wooded area. lots of parking but weekends can get over crowded

Another beautiful stroll through the Gardens! And the large Christmas ornaments are out for a photo…read moreshoot (placed by the gate that leads to the playground). We ended our visit by running and playing in the play area, hardly anyone was there. We love the Botanical Gardens :)

Love this quaint garden. Perfect place for a short walk, enjoying a picnic, or peaceful time with…read morenature. There are some tables, a few areas with picnic tables & a couple covered areas. There is a large private parking lot, restrooms, & an indoor event space you can rent. Immediately nextdoor is a nice playground, 4 pavillion with picnic tables, basketball court, & a couple pickle ball courts. We reserved the park pavilion for a toddler bday party and it was perfect. Kids got their wiggles out & we invited a princess who we enjoyed some activities with in the garden.

This is a nice splash pad with smaller areas for little kids. However the small or toddler areas…read moreare close to the area for big kids. The area was very messy. It seems like a popular place for birthday parties which has resulted in a lot of debris.

My Glam-baby is experiencing the water experience. This is such a memorable moment in time. So glad…read moremy daughter found this park for us to bring my little ladybug. Definitely a cool spot for kids and adults

Great dog park! Having just moved to Carrollton, we were in search of a dog park. Tried another…read moreone first, but once we came here, that was it. There are three section-small dog, large dog & water. Be aware though-the small dog area gets a little swampy too when it rains a lot. All three sections are quite large and grassy (not muddy). There are plenty of poop bag stations, trash cans, water fountains and shady areas. The other pets and pet parents have always been wonderful and friendly. We have been to quite a few dog parks in the DFW area since moving here, and this is my favorite by far (and the dogs love it too). Note: To get to the dog park area, turn where the Carrollton Animal Shelter is-the dog park section is on the right just past the shelter.

So I had no clue about this "secret dog park" until I was chatting with some folks at the Waggin'…read moreTails Dog Park in Coppell. Apparently people have flocked from there to come to McInnish Park and I'm sad to say, I'm one of those people. McInnish Park doesn't come up right away in searches when you're looking for dog parks so that's why it's a hidden gem. They have a good amount of parking and the standard separate sections for big and small dogs. But wait for.....there's a THIRD section.....ohhhh....ahhhhh.....ohhhhh! The third section is welcome to all pups and features a pond/lake/watering hole for your dogs to swim and play in! I have a six month old pup and while he's been in the water before, really had no idea that he would jump right in. Wrong I was. He could not get enough of the water and sadly I had to pay for it later while attempting to clean him off. The space is nice and heavily shaded so perfect for day time. You have your standard crazy dog people who like to camp out in the small dog section with camping chairs, coolers and cliques so be aware of that. Personally, I would rather socialize with the four legged friends.

Cute garden that's well kept and taken care of! Nice for a short walk around or picnic day!read more

If I had to describe the Rose Garden of Farmers Branch in one word, I'd use "lovely". I came here…read morefor the first time on Saturday and I must admit, I thought that this was going to be a much larger rose garden, however it is still very nice and well done, especially for the free free as part of a community park. Whoever thought of making this garden in the Parks and Recreation department deserves a round of applause. C'mon on out Leslie Knope! The garden is very charming and will make you feel like you just fell down the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland. It provides the perfect locale for a small photo shoot, picnic, or small garden party. I came here in early April which unfortunately is either too early or too late in the season as many of the rose bushes weren't in bloom. I definitely want to keep tabs to see when the best time would be to come to see it in full bloom. Aside from the Rose Garden, this park also has a nice pond/canal, a large playground, and a short trail that offers lots of secluded picnic tables along the way. I'm certainly no expert about parks, but there are certain parks that you go to for different things. Some parks are great for cookouts, some are great for exercise or walking, and some are excellent for festivals or large events like concerts. This park is superb for picnics. There are so many quaint areas here that are ideal for getting out the picnic blanket and basket. Or if you just want to spend your lunch break eating outside with a good book, there are plenty of picnic tables to choose from that provide the serenity that you're seeking.