When Plano was a planned city, parks were designed to be close to schools and to include extra features, like a pavilion, sports fields, play equipment, and some nice trails to use.
When you are looking for easy, close fun for the kids, there’s nothing like our parks around Plano!
Whether you’re looking for a shaded option, an all-accessible playground, or one with a Splash Pad, we have all of our favorites close to home.
13 Unique Parks near Plano TX that Kids (and Moms) will love
From glow-in-the-dark playgrounds to butterfly sanctuaries, discover 13 unique parks near Plano, TX perfect for families with kids of all ages.
Top 10 New Playgrounds and Parks for Families in Collin County and North Dallas
We love chasing shiny and new activities and places to go, and for Kids around Collin County and North Dallas, there is no shortage of great new Playgrounds and Parks to try!
The newest playgrounds and parks are usually better designed, for comfort, safety and accessibility for kids, and interesting interactive features for roleplay as well as shade for the hottest days!
19 Awesome Outdoor Playgrounds in Collin County
With so many parks around Collin County, we know that sometimes you want to venture outside of Plano and further North and East. We chose 19 of our absolutely best parks near me with playgrounds which we think are totally awesome!
Shaded Playgrounds for Toddlers
When the weather picks up and it gets warmer around Plano, we still need to find playgrounds to get our toddlers out, so these are the best-shaded playgrounds for toddlers.
6 Awesome Accessible Playgrounds in Collin County
For kids with sensory issues and special needs, we have picked 6 of our favorite purposefully designed playgrounds around Collin County which have equipment and play surfaces and flooring for all kids to play together.
Why we love Haggard Park
Right in the heart of Downtown Plano, neighboring numerous shops and restaurants, the Interurban Railway Museum, the Art Centre of Plano, and our Downtown Plano DART station, you’ll find Haggard Park, one of our favorite parks near me with a playground.
It’s a treasured outdoor space with beautiful gardens, fountains and a pond, a grandstand, and plenty of spots for photoshoots, alongside a great purpose-built playground for hours of entertainment for kids of all ages.
5 Kid-Friendly things to know about Klyde Warren Park
The newly renovated Klyde Warren Park is one of our favorite parks with a playground. It has events, dining options with restaurants nearby, and food trucks parked alongside.
Bring your dog with you (they have their own dog park), take a fitness class, and enjoy the freshly built Children’s Park. We have 5 kid-friendly ideas for things to know about Klyde Warren Park.
The Jack Carter All-Abilities Park
A newly built but totally purposeful design for kids of all abilities, with soft flooring underfoot and play equipment which will allow all kids to play together and have fun.
Perfect for kids with Special Needs too, it’s fully inclusive. We are so excited to have this addition to our parks near me with a playground.
