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Bob McFarland Park 4.5★ · 218 Google ratings · Arlington, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Bob McFarland Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Shade
Shade reported Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am · busiest Thu afternoon
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The site plan
Map of Bob McFarland Park Drawn from aerial imagery of the listed location. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Ideal for hot-weather outings
Extensive tree canopy provides excellent shade throughout the playground and walking paths.
Avoid weekday school hours
The playground may be restricted to school use between 8am and 3:30pm on weekdays, though signage is unclear.
Bring bug spray in warm months
Mosquitoes and other insects are notably heavy, particularly during humid or summer weather.
Watch dogs closely for wildlife
Coyotes have been spotted in the area, and the park is heavily used by off-leash dogs despite being unenclosed.
No public restrooms available
Plan accordingly if your child needs bathroom access, as facilities are not provided.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 410 E Embercrest Dr, Arlington, TX 76018
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.9 miles away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Bob McFarland Park? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Bob McFarland Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
When is Bob McFarland Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Sunday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; aerial imagery from USGS (2022). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
