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.

Crowley Park - Richardson, Texas

 

Sign states that the park is good for 5-12 year olds. My three year olds had fun with most of the elements.

 My girls particularly liked these funny steps.

 There is a hole in the middle of this platform, which is pretty high off the ground. So if you  have young toddlers beware.

Climbing up the feature that leads to the hole in the top platform.

This sign says the smaller play equipment is good for 2-5 year olds. 

 I'm not sure if a two year old could do this rock wall or not, but my 3 year old's loved it.

 Low flat steps for the younger crowd.

Although this slide was pretty steep for a younger toddler.

 Restrooms

 Small pond with turtles and ducks in it. I saw some people fishing too.

Swing set

Name: Crowley Park

Location: 2400 Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75044

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Posted by: Amanda Dittlinger

1. How big is the park? And what are the amenities?
This is a good size park. There are two play structures, a swingset, covered pavilion, picnic tables with grills, plenty of benches, a small pond, baseball diamonds and restrooms. There was also a parking lot.

2. Is it enclosed or covered?

The park was not enlcosed or covered, but the pavilion was covered. 

3. What ages?
The signs say 2-12 year olds.

4. How safe is it?
I rate this park high for safety. There is a pond but it is far away from the play structure, as is the parking lot. 

5. Pros: The girls and I really liked this park. I liked the layout, the restrooms were close to both the parking lot and the play structures. 

6. Cons: None I can think of.

Olde City Park - Wylie, Texas

view of most of the park

Play equipment perfect for the just barely walker. It's very low to the ground.

Other side of toddler play area.

The older playset.

Older playset

Tall straight slide that my three year olds loved.

Perfect playset for the older climber.

Four swings (two belt swings and two bucket swings.)

Covered Pavilion with grill.

Large gazebo.

Horseshoe area and neat wall mural. We played I Spy with the mural.

Restrooms

Siren.

Name: Olde City Park

Location: 112 S. Ballard Avenue Wylie, Texas

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Posted by: Amanda Dittlinger

1. How big is the park? And what are the amenities?
This is a medium size park in the middle of the Downtown Wylie area. It has a very city feel, with a busy street very close. There is a toddler playground, a regular playground and a jungle gym for older kids. There is a horsehoe pit (bring your own horseshoes,) a gazebo, a covered pavillion with lots of tables and a grill. There are lots of picnic tables and benches scattered around. Restrooms are also on site next to the parking lot.

2. Is it enclosed or covered?
The playground is not enclosed or covered, although there is a covered pavillion.

3. What ages?
This park is geared for kids of all ages.

4. How safe is it?
I was wary of going to this park when my kids were younger because there is a street about 20 feet away from the playground. It is a side street that isn't very busy, but it still gave me cause for concern. There is also a very busy street on the other side of the park but it is buffered by a hill, landscaping and a huge lawn from the playground area.

5. Pros: Lots of different things to slide on and climb, with areas to walk around and explore too. It's easy to get to when you are out running errands and just want the kids to play for a bit.

6. Cons: The street noise doesn't make for a nice "day at the park" feeling. If your children doesn't like loud noises you may want to stay away on the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm. That's when they test the sirens, and one is located right in the middle of the park!