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Cottonwood Park

4.7★ · 2531 Google ratings · Richardson, Texas

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance

What visitors report about Cottonwood Park

Age
Toddlers + young kidsMentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Shade
Shade reportedMentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Access
Step-free entrance
Parking
On-site parking
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am · busiest Sun afternoon
Size
About 12,300 sq ft · bigger than 92% of the ones we measured

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The site plan

Map of Cottonwood Park

Illustrated map of Cottonwood Park
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1Play area2Restroomsabout 100 ft from the play area3Parkingabout 150 ft from the play area4Picnic tablesabout 250 ft from the play area5Covered shelterabout 250 ft from the play area6Drinking fountainabout 100 ft from the play area
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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.
Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Ideal for mixed-age groups
The playground has separate zones for ages two to five and five to twelve, plus sensory equipment and adult-sized equipment.
Visit November through April
The playground becomes uncomfortably hot May through October, but cooler months offer pleasant temperatures and active wildlife.
Bring bread to feed ducks
The pond has numerous geese and ducks that eat from hands, making wildlife interaction a memorable activity for children.
Watch for water pollution issues
Reviewers reported floating debris, foul smells near water, and trash accumulation in certain areas despite overall maintenance efforts.
Arrive early on weekends
Reviewers noted the playground becomes crowded on busy days, making supervision of multiple children difficult.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 1301 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
🚻 Bathrooms about 100 ft from the play area
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

0.9 miles away · Has a splash pad
0.9 miles away · Better for toddlers
0.9 miles away · More shade
Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Cottonwood Park have restrooms?
Yes. Public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Cottonwood Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Cottonwood Park good for toddlers?
Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
When is Cottonwood Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Wednesday around 8am.
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Aerial photo of Cottonwood Park

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