Great play space for any little climber. This park is well maintained, has a multilayered layout…read moreand activities to activate that hand/ eye coordination. I haven't seen may parks with such a concentration on climbing. It's genius. Several play spaces that separate small and big kids, permanent toilets and picnic benches are available. There is also a large open grassy field for sports. You will need to watch your kiddo's as the park has gates, but multiple entry/ exit points so be prepared to move around as kiddos explore.

What a dope experience for the kids and family. I haven't seen a park of this size and quality…read moreever. It's pretty much 4 parks in one , with several different areas for the kids to play . There's places for the younger kids(babies/toddlers) and climbing areas for the older kids . There are plenty water fountains and benches for rest and relaxation . There is shaded areas for those extremely hot Texas days . Lots of open area for space to play catch . This is far from your ordinary park and you could easily spend over three hours here . Highly recommended and super close to the Epic area / waterpark.

Super fan axe throwing spot! They even have cute stars you can throw! I spent my Friday evening…read morehere and was surprised at how empty it was! Seems like a good location bc there are lots of things nearby. In addition to the axe throwing, there is shuffleboard, darts, large connect four, jenga, etc. they even have a small bar with drinks. A few sodas for those who dont drink. You pay by the hour and can make your reservations easily on their website.

First off, Chuck is amazing and he makes the best drinks. I'm not sure what I ordered but it has be…read morefeeling real good after just one... so I ordered 2. We went on a Sunday evening and it was empty so we pretended like we rented out the whole space lol. Customer service was on point and we had a very cute date night throwing axes on the wall. I'm not good at all but I highly recommend this activity for a date night. I will be back for sure.

We had a fun visit to this zoo! We are members of the Dallas Zoo so reciprocity is 50% off per…read moreticket. Arrive at 9:30 to get tickets and get in line to enter on a weekend. There is a ton of shade to walk under. The animal enclosures are large and spacious. We hit it with perfect timing right when the zoo opened at 10 am so most animals were active right after their morning feedings. There are interactive talks at the exhibits scheduled throughout the day. It is not quite as random as at smaller zoos where you might stumble across a team member willing to share their passion about one of the animals. There is some ongoing construction so you have to double back on the route. The food they had was very good and affordable for a large tourist attraction. Would definitely return!

One of the best zoos I've visited. Right up there with D.C. and San Diego…read more The exhibits are thoughtfully designed and curated. It's reasonably priced at $22/person and only $5 to park. The amount of people, and especially large strollers & wagons was quite annoying.

The playground was fun and even had child sized benches. Plenty of walking paths and a gazebos well…read moresized for many people to enjoy, or even a large party. There is generous parking, great fishing spots, and clean bathrooms which is a first with many city parks. Highly recommend this spot as a place for families of all ages to enjoy!

We just had the pleasure of attending a baby shower at the new Richard Simpson Center that's…read morereplaced the tiny one-room building on the shore of Lake Arlington. The party was held on the side facing the lake, with a room to comfortably fit about 75 people with the tables and chairs for those guests. The room opens up to an elevated, covered patio that could hold about 50 more people. The center is well-lit, air-conditioned, overseen by park employees, and most importantly, has clean restrooms! The shower hostess, luckily, had enough forethought to rent out a bounce house to alleviate the number of restless kiddos inside. They set it up in a patch of grass that seemed like it was made specifically to hold a bounce house. Beyond that is a covered pavilion before reaching the boat ramps. For more info on booking the Simpson Center and other info, visit their page on the City of Arlington website: https://naturallyfun.org/richard-simpson-park

I absolutely recommend and love Board and Brush…read more I have made five projects a Board and Brush and they have all turned out great. I most recently made a clock and cant wait to get it up on the wall. They have 56-7 different stain options and about 50-75 different colored paints for you to use. They print the stencil for you so when you show up to class you check the spelling and make sure it is the right project. You distress and stain your wood slats and there are staff on hand to help you all along the way. Amy and James Evans run 4 stores I think and they do a great job at taking care of their customers. You can also do fundraisers with Board and Brush.

Oh and brush in Mansfield and Arlington are wonderful places to relax and be creative. I have been…read morethere a lot and pack my entire Christmas with sport and brush stuff that I made and customize for my family. It went over big-time. The owners are tremendous and most of the staff are really helpful. Always a great time.

We took a group of over 20 special needs adults to make hats. Each participant picked a hat and 3…read morepatches. They were so accommodating and patient with our group! They helped them pick matching patches and suggested design ideas! Each participant paid $30. It was a great value and lots of fun!

Ladies night rocked!! If you are looking for a fun creative outlet, check this out! You can paint…read moreor make a cup or just bring your creativity and they will help you bring your vision to life! Great for birthday parties, corporate events, or just individual att. It's a no pressure fun environment!

In my opinion the Botanical Research Institute of Texas publishes some of the highest quality…read morefloras in the United States. I've purchased many over the years (see picture for one of my favorites) and always make sure to browse their website for upcoming new releases. Great customer service and prompt shipping. While the books are generally a bit pricey the content makes them worth every penny. Forget Amazon and support the fine work these folks are doing. Highly recommend!

An absolutely gorgeous space both outside and in, BRIT is a must-see for locals and tourists alike…read more Before I went in person, I looked up their website to see what this impressive homage to green living and environmental education is all about. They have a brilliant tagline ending their introductory description that says, "come visit our world to discover your world." How lovely and captivating is that notion? BRIT is right around the corner from the Botanic Gardens - a place I absolutely love to frequent. It's pretty strange and silly that I never went to explore the research facility and beautiful venue space next door - not until recently. From the outside, the building appears simple but grand with tall windows in straight lines. It's very angular and clean-cut; a meticulously structured building set amongst an organic landscape. The lawns outside are huge and sprawling, and the rooftop is living - another lawn a few stories high! The inside of BRIT is absolutely beautiful. The architecture is stunning - this would be a fantastic venue for a wedding or any event. Check out the pics here on Yelp and on their website to see just how open, unique, and memorable the space is. They even have a little rooftop patio! There's a grand staircase in the center that makes the space feel extra fancy and a bit whimsical, and all the natural light brightens everything beautifully. BRIT's mission is to conserve nature and to teach people how valuable plants are to our world, and they do this in a variety of ways: award winning research, classes for children and adults, events centered on their goal, farmer's markets, volunteer opportunities, and their impressive collections and herbarium (which houses over 1 million plants... WHAT!). Whether or not you're interested in learning exactly how and why our environment operates the way it does, hopefully all understand how important it is that so many people have dedicated their lives to doing so. We're all of this earth! Come to BRIT to celebrate.

My kids attended the opening since new owners took over. They played for hours and asked to go back…read morethe next day!

Our class' first field trip of the year was an amazing experience, thanks to Ms. Christina…read moreHenderson (and her mom)! I did not know what to expect, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were a large variety of activities for children of all ages and abilities. The majority of our students have Autism, so sensory needs are always considered. This wonderful place met all of those requirements and more. Please put this on your list!