Liberty Park - Plano, Texas

Name: Liberty Park

Location: 1200 Mill Valley Road Plano, Texas 75075
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Posted by: Kristie Nix

1. How big is the park? And what are the amenities?

The park was an good size.  2 different play structures, 2 different swing sets and an old U.S. Army tank. Also, had a nice covered pavilion.  Several benches around the play area.  A walking track close by and 2 practice fields.  Also, close and was the Liberty Park Recreation Center.  Sports practice fields are first come, first serve.

2. Is it enclosed or covered?

It is not enclose nor covered, but there is about a 2 foot brick wall that goes around the play area.  

3. What ages?
We had a five year old with us and he seemed to have fun!  I wouldn't recommend it for any age older than 8 or so.  

4. How safe is it?
The park seems pretty safe.  Parking was right on the street, but the actual play area was about 50-100 yards away from the street.  As we deciding whether to leave or not, a class from the near by high school came out and started playing in the play area.  We grabbed our stuff and left rather quickly.  

5. Pros:

Several slides, a couple of baby swings, 5 regular swings and a therapeutic swing.  The play structure seemed to be made of rubber and pretty safe.  

6. Cons:

No restrooms!  We had to use the restroom in the near by rec center.  Also, bummed that our time was cut short due to the high school class, but we were there over 2 hours!  

Note about the tank: The tank found in the park is a M41-A3 Walker Bulldog, weighs 23.5 Tons, is 26.9 feet long and 8.9 feet wide. It has a 76mm gun and could travel at 45mph. These tanks were produced in the 1950's by the Cadillac Plant at Cleveland, Ohio. This model of tank was provided by the US to the South Vietnamese and used very successfully against the North Vietnamese T54/55 tanks in the Republic of Viet Nam during the 1950's and 1960's.

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

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 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.