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Burl L. Wilkes Park 4.3★ · 230 Google ratings · Arlington, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Burl L. Wilkes Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2016–2025
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2016–2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 1pm · busiest Thu evening
Size
About 5,200 sq ft · bigger than 56% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Burl L. Wilkes Park Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. 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 · 2016–2025
Best for older kids
The three-tier playground structure suits children 5+, with minimal equipment on lower levels and more engaging features higher up.
Bring your own water
The park has no water fountains or restrooms, so pack water bottles and plan accordingly.
Come for the skate facilities
The mini skate park is a genuine draw for older kids and teenagers, though it fits only 2-3 skaters comfortably.
Visit during daytime
Evening visits carry safety concerns; one reviewer reported an armed robbery at 10pm.
Supervise closely on the tower
The tall structure has multiple levels where falls are possible, requiring constant parental attention even for experienced climbers.
Distilled from 99 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 📍 1300 Hillcrest Dr, Arlington, TX 76010
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.5 miles away · Has a splash pad
0.6 miles away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Burl L. Wilkes Park? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Burl L. Wilkes Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2016–2025
When is Burl L. Wilkes Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 1pm.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 99 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
