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    Harry Dotson Park

    3.9 (73 reviews)

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    Grace C.

    Love that this small park is gated so it is easier to watch young kids. The pirate ship, rock climbing boulders, spinner playground is fun. There's a 1/2 basketball court and a short dirt loop that people were walking on. There's also a covered playground for younger ones with a picnic table next to it. The splash pad (turns on at 12pm) is a little smaller than others but still is fun. Too bad the restrooms were locked on the day we went.

    Carrera L.

    Very small cute Park, was relatively clean. The playground flooring could use some maintenance and the parking lot is tiny... Maybe 6 spots.

    Kelley G.

    Great park! Has a little work out area, rocks for climbing, bathrooms, water play area, basketball hoop, and a huge pirate ship jungle gym. Huge win, especially when waiting for soak city to open.

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    Veronica L.

    My children love to get wet. I definitely love this water park because I feel my kids are safe here. Small park though but what I like it's that's it's gated so I don't have to worry about them going anywhere else. Plus there's a playground too. The only issue that it does bother me it's the parking. If you visit make sure to check where you're parking since the street says it's park with permit only.

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    Thi N.

    This place is garbage! This is my second time here and it's closed both times. It's only 3pm on a Friday! What waste of time and gas. Fun seekers beware! You won't be able to enjoy the park. You can only view it from outside the gates.

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    Russell Z.

    Very well designed park, albeit in a somewhat run down neighborhood. Also some very odd design, but otherwise still a great park experience. First of all when I say park, no, this is not a theme park. It's just a park. Generally for kids to play in. There's a small basketball court, a small arm walk exercise place, a cool playground shaped in the form of a ship at sea, and spongy ground to minimize impact from tripping. All nice feature sets. Here are the negatives: This park clearly sees regular abuse. In the green grass area, there were needles. The spongy ground has areas ripped up by people who vandalize the place. There are spider webs under the ship at sea playground which tells me there aren't regular pest control applications. And oddly, there is a home like literally next to the park that ostensibly has a sign that tells you not to bother the residents. I can only imagine how much accidental foot traffic they get. And lastly, the park is not well maintained, the two times I've been here, there were leaves all around the "shower" area rendering the place useless to use unless you sweep up the area where the water is supposed to drain. But hey, for the area, this is definitely the nicest park in terms of features and overall experience.

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    8 years ago

    This park was a lot of fun! My son and I had a blast! Clean safe park. We are definitely coming back

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    8 years ago

    Loved this park, it's clean its friendly and my 4 year old loved the pirate ship playground

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    6 years ago

    Park looked like so much for fun for my little boys, but the gate was locked. Don't know why?? So bummed. .....

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    11 years ago

    This park is so clean and well kept with so much to do! My son and I love coming here!

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    9 years ago

    Clean cute pirate ship themed park, whaaatt??? definitely a great place to stop with the young kids!

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    11 years ago

    Love this little gem of a park! Clean, big, and lots of things for the kids to. We will be spending lots of time here this summer!

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    8 years ago

    Hidden gem of a park! Clean and not too busy on a Saturday morning, this was a really great park for kids probably 2+.

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    10 years ago

    first time coming here with my kids and i gotta say its a very nice park to go to kids had fun

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    10 years ago

    This park is awesome!!! In my opinion it is the best seen so far. Children love it. It feels safe clean and just beautiful scenery.

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    Ask the Community - Harry Dotson Park

    Have they fixed the splash pad?

    No, i was there yesterday

    Is this park open?? I've taken my kid here a couple times and each time it is closed!

    Does anyone know how i can make a reservation?

    We just made one! You have to go to City Hall and book in person.

    Does anyone know how the parking situation is on a Sunday late morning, early afternoon?

    It's alright. The street itself is parked full but the parking lot for the park itself seems empty.

    Does this park have any swings? Are there infant swings?

    No, Just two playgrounds, 1 for 2- 5-year-olds, and another for five-year-olds and up.

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    Unfortunately the splash pad didn't turn on today when we visited but that didn't spoil our trip one bit.

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    Harry Dotson Park - parks - Updated August 2026

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