About This Playground
🌳 Playground Park in Texas is a family-friendly recreational area featuring multiple playgrounds with modern equipment, sprawling green spaces, and various amenities designed to provide entertainment and leisure activities for visitors of all ages.
Visitor Experience: The park consistently receives positive feedback for its well-maintained facilities, diverse play equipment, and clean environment. Visitors particularly appreciate the shaded areas and the variety of activities available for different age groups.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
2001 University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
Coordinates
32.74092, -97.35698
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
Suitable for children from toddlers to pre-teens (ages 2-12), with separate play areas designed for different age groups.
Equipment Available
Includes swing sets, slides, climbing structures, monkey bars, spinning equipment, musical play elements, and sensory play stations.
Shaded Areas
Multiple covered pavilions and mature trees providing natural shade over approximately 40% of the playground areas.
Seating For Parents
Numerous benches around play areas, picnic tables under pavilions, and additional seating throughout the park.
Restroom Availability
Clean, accessible restrooms located centrally in the park with baby changing stations.
Drinking Fountains
Several water fountains distributed throughout the park, including accessible height options and bottle filling stations.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
Partial fencing around play areas with designated entrances and exits for added security.
Surface Material
Combination of poured-in-place rubber surfacing in high-impact areas, engineered wood fiber mulch, and artificial turf for different play zones.
Ada Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible pathways to all major amenities, inclusive play equipment, and accessible swings available.
Cleanliness Maintenance
Daily maintenance schedule with regular cleaning, equipment checks, and prompt repairs when needed.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Large free parking lot with over 100 spaces including designated accessible parking close to playground entrances.
Pet Policy
Leashed pets allowed in park areas but not on playground equipment. Pet waste stations provided throughout the grounds.
Bike Racks
Multiple bike racks located near playground entrances and pavilions.
Nearby Food Options
On-site concession stand (seasonal operation) and several restaurants within walking distance from the park.
Sports Areas
Basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, and open field spaces for informal games.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
1.5-mile paved trail circling the park with connections to larger community trail system.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Hundreds of visitor photos showcase the playground equipment, families enjoying the facilities, and seasonal events held at the park.
Recent Reviews
Latest reviews highlight the updated equipment, responsive maintenance staff, and enjoyable experiences for children with diverse abilities.
Crowd Levels
Busiest on weekends and holidays, especially between 10am-2pm. Weekday mornings tend to be less crowded.
Special Events
Hosts seasonal festivals, holiday celebrations, outdoor movies, and community gatherings throughout the year.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free public access to all park and playground facilities.
Space For Groups
Several pavilions available for reservation for birthday parties and group events, plus open areas for gathering.
Nature Connection
Native Texas landscaping, butterfly gardens, and natural elements integrated throughout the play spaces.
Noise Level
Moderate to high during peak hours, with quieter areas available in more secluded sections of the park.
Aesthetic Design
Modern playground design with nature-inspired elements, colorful equipment, and thoughtfully planned layout that balances active and passive recreation spaces.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular park staff presence during operational hours and occasional security patrols.
Rules Restrictions
No smoking, alcohol prohibited, adult supervision required for children under 8, and equipment designed for specific age ranges clearly marked.
First Aid Availability
First aid kits available at park office, with staff trained in basic first aid. Emergency phones installed at key locations.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
Regular organized activities including storytime, nature programs, fitness classes, and seasonal events for families.
Social Interaction
Design encourages cooperative play with equipment that requires multiple users, open layouts that promote parent interaction, and community gathering spaces.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
Recycling stations throughout the park, use of native drought-resistant plants, and rainwater collection systems for irrigation.
Renewable Energy
Solar-powered lighting along pathways and in some pavilion areas.
Walkability Bike Access
Connected to neighborhood sidewalk network, accessible by public transportation, and equipped with secure bike parking facilities.
Reviews
Shonte E.
in the last week
Dream Park is an amazing park that strives to be accessible for kids of all ability levels. I've brought kids of varying ages here, from newly walking babies to tweens and they all enjoy it. There is tons to do and there are several features that not many playgrounds in the area have, like zipline with a full seat and a large roller slide. I have been bringing kids to this park since it opened in 2019 and was sad to see on my most recent visit (Feb 2025) that it does not look to be maintained properly. I understand that the rubber flooring is harder to keep up than other ground cover options, but I was shocked at how many pockmarks and holes are there presently. Especially surprising to me considering the park was closed for around a month last year for "repairs." I hope the city of Fort Worth will prioritize getting this park back in good shape, since it's such a staple for the community.
View on GoogleFrancisco Leung
6 months ago
This is a great playground for kids of all ages to play and climb. It's pretty large with lots of picnic tables around. The negatives are that, other than the gazebo, there are very few shaded seating areas. This is particularly harder during the scorching Texas Summers. Very limited parking spaces. You have to park curbside on the "main" road.
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4 months ago
Very nice setup with a variety of playground activities. Most kids behaved well as did their parents. I would suggest setting up some bee hives so the bees aren't hovering around the trash cans and people.
View on GoogleMartel
5 months ago
My child loves making new friends here. Park is geared towards 12 and under. Lots of fun fun fun for all abilities. Padded play areas and new turf all around. This is a well-kept area. It gets very busy, but they have put thought into this, and as busy as it gets, it has yet to feel crowded. You can also rent the pavilion inside the gate. A few tables spread around in and out around the gates. Fantastic fun!!
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a week ago
My kid loves coming here , everything is so spread out and a ton of different options of things to do. My only complaint is it does get crowded,so do show up early so your kid gets to play without the rush of a million kids and their germs. Also I get parents walk around and navigate their kids around the playground but I'm sure it's not meant for like 15-20 parents on the equipment plus the other kids on the equipment and your 250+lbs sliding down the plastic slides . I mean use your judgement folks and respect the kids area. Luckily I haven't seen anyone get hurt or fall off any of the equipment.
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