Liberty Ridge Park - Murphy, Texas

Name: Liberty Ridge
Location: 201 Rolling Ridge Dr. Murphy, Texas
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Posted by: Amanda Dittlinger

1. How big is the park? And what are the amenities?
This is a very small park. It consists of one play structure, a picnic table and a few benches. There is a pond with a fountain which is completely enclosed. There is no restrooms or parking lot, curb parking only.

2. Is it enclosed or covered?

The play equipment was not enlcosed or covered, but the pond had a fence around it all the way.

3. What ages?
Except for the monkey bars this park was great for a two year old. Perhaps up to 6-8 yrs may have fun on this playground.

4. How safe is it?
This park is safe, it was in a nice neighborhood without much daytime traffic. The pond is enclosed, the playground isn't too close to the street.

5. Pros: We were the only ones there.

6. Cons: It was very small and very drab. Maybe in summer it might be nicer but everything was tan including the ground cover. I wouldn't drive out to this park again, but if you live close it would be a nice quick stop.

North Hill Park - Murphy, Texas

 

 

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Name: North Hills Park

Location: 1302 Rodeo Drive Murphy, Texas 75094

City URL: http://www.murphytx.org/parks/gablespark.asp

I rate this park pretty high. It is labeled ages 5-12, but my three year olds really liked it a lot. I could see a bit younger playing here too. There are two playsets at this park, one for younger kids and one for the older kids. But my girls had fun on both sets, even if they couldn't do some of the "bigger" elements. There was a really cool spinner, that you stand on and gravity turns you around and around. Even as an adult that one was fun! (Yes, I had to try it out!) There is a couple of small rock climbing walls, several slides, a spider web feature and fun ladders. A bonus is that it is covered for summer time.

Other features of North Hill Park are a basketball court, a sand volley ball court, and a covered pavilion with picnic tables. There are no restrooms at this park.

Post by: Amanda Dittlinger 

Waters Edge Park - Murphy Texas

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Name: Waters Edge Park

Location: 601 Creekside Dr Murphy, Texas 75094

This is a great park. It is on the edge of a neighborhood. It is set back from the street pretty well. There is a playground for ages 2-5 (according to the sign) and I brought my girls here last summer when they were two so I agree with the age two part. There is one picnic table under some trees. There is a huge grassy area to run around in also. If you follow the trail back from the road it leads to a cute little amphitheater tucked into the woods.

Post by: Amanda Dittlinger