Tennis anyone? Grab your racket, pile the kids into the car and head to Bob Cooke Park for some great fun on the court.
In addition to the tennis court area, the park features a great selection of playground activities that include monkey bars and a jungle gym, a basketball court, swimming pool, and soccer field. With all these great amenities to take advantage of, there's no excuse for any of your family members to be sitting still. Bob Cooke Park offers several ways to exercise and have fun in one of the city's most charming recreational areas.
Stuck at the office and need a little breathing room? While you may not be able to travel to the outskirts of town for an escape to nature, you can always head to the centrally located Brantley Hinshaw Park and sit on one of the benches or stroll one of the walking paths to clear your head while you take in some outdoor beauty.
This park is also a great place to relax after work, too, as the family will enjoy the playgrounds, basketball court, spray pool and great scenery. Also, there is ample lighting if your family outing goes a little past sunset.
Fielder Park's lush greenery is not only one of the park's most attractive attributes, but you'll enjoy sitting in the shade of one of these many trees as you let the kids play on the playground or basketball court. There's also a tennis court in close proximity, too. So pack up a great picnic lunch and plan to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors with the family in Arlignton's Fielder Park.
Fish Creek Neighborhood Park offers a little something to do outdoors for everyone in the family. The kids will love the park amenities like the playground rides and basketball courts, but even the younger kids will have fun in the toddler play area. This section of the park specializes in providing children between the ages of 2 and 5 a safe environment in which to play and enjoy themselves. The park's pavilion is available for rental for family events and group activities.
Lake Arlington is a favorite destination for fishing, swimming, water recreation and just having some great fun in the North Texas sunshine. Also, the lake is a favorite of boaters as well; don't be surprised to see some impressive sails in the wind, as sailboats glide through the water, especially on weekends and holidays. Don't forget to bring your sunscreen!
Arlington's River Legacy Park lives up to its name by striving to preserve the area's natural amenities in ways that will not only enhance them, but to also preserve them in order to pass them on to future generations.
The River Legacy Foundation's various projects and endeavors work to accomplish that mission. When you visit this outdoor attraction, remember to spend time in the Living Science Center, a 12,000-square-foot facility that captures some of nature's most compelling scenes within the structure's sustainable design. The park itself is like a slice of nature tucked within Arlington's urban landscape. This park curves along the Trinity River creating a beautiful place to relax and enjoy some of North Texas' most visually stunning scenery.
Webb Community Park is a popular park for family and community gatherings as well as youth sports leagues and practices, this park offers a variety of recreational opportunities including athletic fields and a multipurpose trail good for walking, running, biking and skating.
Enjoy a low-key but fun family day out when you head to Woodland West Outdoor Park and the Dottie Lynn Rec Center. Pack a picnic lunch and make sure the kids bring their frisbees or footballs so that they can play in the park's outdoor field areas. Also, remember the swimwear since the pool is open in the summer, and making a splash is the perfect way to cool off. Other amenities include playground equipment, a tennis court, restrooms, and a basketball court.