This is such a beautiful park. I'm not surprised as it's in the Highland Park neighborhood of…read moreDallas which is the equivalent of Beverly Hills, California in terms of upscale and environment. The park's walking path surrounds a lake and you'll probably encounter a giant teddy bear statue and teddy bear garden in the park along the bridge area. The landscaping here is prestine and breathtaking with the grass freshly cut and trees held up nicely. Plenty of residents walk here with their dogs or have picnics here. You'll also likely see some people working on their photography skills with photo shoots here. And you may run into a flock of ducks here adding to the tranquility of this park. Very nice Dallas, very nice!

My dog and I had a very peaceful and enjoyable morning at the park! The teddy bear statues are so…read moregreat! The park has great walking paths, bridges, ducks, and a waterfall. I highly recommend a trip here!

Fun park. Big and tons of activities for all ages. Lots of spots for parents to sit too.read more

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.

It had some nice areas like the front entrance that had a beautiful flower garden with concrete…read moreseats. Some people report sketchy behavior but that's on par for a public park right?! I haven't noticed excessive issues with litter but I've been multiple times and they take really really good care of the landscaping. I appreciate that! This park leads to direct access to the Katy Trail.

Meh park, but a GREAT place to park to hike the Katy trail…read more However, beware the "no parking" signs are more confusing than NYC or SF.

Nice park. We wanted…read moreto enjoy the early evening weather and take a stroll. We stopped by Debusk Park since they have a nice walking/jogging path. The trail runs all the way around the park. Most of it is cement, but there are sections of it that are bridges made out of wood, so watch your step. It helps break up the monotony of running on you average sidewalk. The path goes up and down some nice hills, through heavily wooded areas, and right along the side of some residential streets. There is a opening where you run next to and cross over a creek, so I can imagine that the mosquito population here can be pretty heavy. Be careful and wear some DEET. Probably the crown jewel of this park (for some people, not for me), is this huge play ground. When I say huge, I mean HUGE!!! It's a pretty massive structure of wooden beams and planks to climb and play on. The path cuts right by it, so if you take it the whole 1.44 miles around, you'll pass by it! Cool place if you want a change of scenery and a nice trail to walk. If you're close by, take a walk and enjoy Mesquite!

The playground is currently being torn down so the only play area for kids is the tball field. The…read morebathrooms aren't very clean either but the trail is decent.

It gets five Stars just because it's Big D! One of the landmarks you just know about if you're from…read moreDallas. Generations have attached meaning to this hill via,proposals, wedding ceremony, birthday party, family reunion. You name it and it's happened here On this pavilion site,once stood the home of a pioneer who came from Tennessee. He eventually owned a large portion of this area raising cotton and livestock. Dallasites who have grown up in this area attach more meaning than most because of proximity to their " part of Dallas". It's still a great place for a fall or spring picnic Go

Visiting Dallas from out of town and needed a place to take the kids to run off their energy. We…read morehappened to stumble upon this park and it was a great experience. They have this cool slide/rope climbing contraption that kids 5+ can enjoy. We broke the rules a bit and let both our kids (4&2) play on it before it got too rowdy with older kids. The slide can get busy so it's wise to be careful with the little ones. For the smaller kids there are some toy houses and another climbing contraption with ropes and other balancing items. Right off the playground is a nice hill so if the weather is good, I'm sure you could roll down it! This park was overall a pleasant experience and kept the kids entertained.

Right off Northwest Highway and Hillcrest, this is a great escape,if you are in this part of the…read morecity. As fall unfolds, the weather is perfect to pick up some nearby food for a fresh air picnic. While it's not my go too in the area, it's amazing how fast you can escape the traffic and congestion only a street away, by stopping in here.

This park is a favorite of ours! The kids love how huge the…read moreplay set is and that's there is much to do. Keeps them entertained seriously for hours! There's four swings(including one baby seat!) There are a few picnic tables shaded by some huge trees. There is also a lot of shaded seating under a nicely built cover of sorts! This a great kid friendly park! Can't rant about how much we love the padded ground for the kids to run(and fall on) opposed to gravel rocks and concrete.

Newly updated yet again and looking so great! So many shaded areas which is nice for Texas for…read moresure. Plenty of options for all ages and abilities.

This is a great park at the community center in Rowlett that is next to the water park at the…read morecommunity center. Great resource in the community center! Has its own toddler area, swings, slides, and a sand pit with Dino bones. Great for all ages and enough seating for parents to relax and watch their kids

Terrace Park is on the East side of Hwy 75. The park has a small neighborhood pool. While I…read morepersonally would never swim here, I'm certain it is popular with the kids during the summer. The shallow end has a beach-type entrance that gradually slopes into the water. What drew me here was Dog Splash Day. Neighborhood pools in Richardson are open limited hours in the blazing hot summer when kids are out from school. Pools shutdown nearly a month before Labor Day because kids are already back in school. However the real fun happens on the last day of the season when they open the pool up to humans and dogs. The dogs had a blast swimming, jumping, and peeing in the pool. It was about 109 degrees on this particular summer day in August. There was very little shade, so what little they had, everyone was congregated under it. The people running the event took more cash than was advertised to get inside. City of Richardson said $6, but the gate entrance told me $7. The City of Richardson advertisement online said this was a fundraiser for the shelter, but Richardson Shelter staff on site did not acknowledge this. They said they were there to break up dog fights. Someone was kind enough to give me a pupcup which I used to lure my dog to the water. He got his paws wet, but didn't venture any closer. On his own volition, he did head over to the water to cool off, but upon it touching his belly hair, he immediately ran back to shore. Fun event! Glad I went. Will try again next year to get my dog into the water. Hopefully it won't be as hot.

Cute little spot by a friend's neighborhood. Awesome that it has a nice clean playground, tennis…read morecourts, a pool, and most importantly, plenty of trees! And the rock wall is easily my favorite part of this park... the best rock wall I've seen at a park in Richardson! Definitely worth a visit if you've got little ones.

For being in downtown Dallas, this is a pretty cool fun park. I usually walk here during my lunch…read morebreak whenever I have an assignment in the downtown area. Plenty of activities for families and kids such as the water sprouts and the playground. There's also food trucks here and plenty of stores/shops within walking distance. Every time I explore this park, I always catch kids using this park as a pretend obstacle course with the water sprouts and ground designs. Someday I'll bring my kids to this park when I have them. Not much parking space here so best to walk here or use the DART to get here.

This park is right in downtown. It has a lot going for it. There are kids areas - playground, toys,…read moresbooks, etc. Lots of shaded seating. A couple of restaurants. Several food trucks. Enjoyed a morning stroll then lunch.

I hosted an audiobook walk here during the holiday season, and it couldn't have been a more magical…read moresetting. The beautifully lit trees transformed the park into a winter wonderland and created the perfect backdrop for an evening spent listening to a good book. The walking path is easy and peaceful, making it enjoyable for everyone, including those who brought their fur babies. There's something so relaxing about wandering through the lights with an audiobook in your ears, it truly feels like stepping into the pages of a story. Vitruvian Park is beautiful any time of year, but during the holidays it's absolutely enchanting. If you're looking for a festive evening stroll, this is one of my favorite spots in DFW.

Every holiday season the entire park gets lit up with christmas lights each night. I have been…read morecoming for years with my family and it's a wonderful experience. The parking can be tricky, but its worth it and it's entirely free