Bluebonnet Spot! Custer & Spring Creek - Plano, TX

Name: Bluebonnet Field
Location: East side of Custer Road, just north of Spring Creek (behind the 7-11)
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There are several bluebonnet patches along the Plano Bike Trail, this location seems to have the most and there is plenty of space for the kids to run, plus two small hills.

Post provided by: Alison Hansard

Lt. Russell Steindam Park - Plano, Texas

Overview of park and part of the walking path.

Basketball/Multi UseCourt

Field

One Play Structure

Overview of Park

Pavillion

 Second Play Structure

 Signage

Swings

Name: Lt. Russell Steindam Park
Location: 4501 Quincy Lane Plano, Texas

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Posted by: Alison Hansard

1. How big is the park? And what are the amenities?
The park itself is a large rectangle in the middle of Deerfield Neighborhood.  There is a large wood chip playground with 2 separate structures and a swing set with 4 baby swings and 2 belt swings.  Other amenities includes, a covered pavilion, picnic tables, several benches, drinking fountain, grill, basketball/multi-use court, a large practice field, and a cemented walking path around the entire field (.4 miles around the loop).

2. Is it enclosed or covered?

The playground is not enclosed or covered, but there is a covered pavilion and several trees.

3. What ages?

Ages 2 -12 

4. How safe is it?
It seems safe, the playground is a good distance from the street.

5. Pros:

There is plenty of climbing, sliding and swinging for numerous kids of different ages.  The grass area is nice and open with plenty of running room.  The walking path is great for exercise or pushing a stroller/wagon, especially since the path distance is measured at .4 miles

6. Cons:

No restrooms, must park on street.

Clearview Park - Plano

 Basketball/Multi use court and field.

 Nearby houses and alley

 Overview of park

 Park Sign- Street

 Pavilion

 Playground (One side)

 Playground other side

 School in the distance

Swings and horses. (Two belt, two baby)

Name: Clearview Park - Plano

Location: 4000 Eagle Pass Plano, Texas 75023
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Posted by: Alison Hansard

1. How big is the park? And what are the amenities?
This neighborhood park is moderate size. There is a large open field with a small gravel playground, and other amenities including, a covered pavilion, picnic tables, grills, drinking fountain, basketball/multi-use court, and a large practice field.

2. Is it enclosed or covered?

The playground is not enclosed or covered, but there is a covered pavilion.

3. What ages?
Probably ages 2 and up. 

4. How safe is it?
The playground itself is not large, just one big structure, plus swings and bouncy horses, so it is easy to keep watch on active children.  One of the slides is very tall and might be intimidating, but my 3 year old loved it.  There are houses and an alley that backs up to the park, but it is a good distance away from the playground.

5. Pros:

There is a lot of grass area to run or kick balls and the concrete paved basketball/multi-use court would be fun for sidewalk chalk or even riding bikes or scooters.

6. Cons:

No restrooms, must park on street.