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Embree Park 4.3★ · 319 Google ratings · Garland, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Splash pad✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Embree Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Water play
Splash pad on site Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2016–2026
Crowds
Quietest Sun 10am · busiest Sat evening
Size
About 3,200 sq ft · bigger than 25% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Embree 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
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site.
Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2016–2026
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Go early on weekday mornings
Visit around 8:30 AM on weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy peaceful, comfortable conditions.
Avoid Friday and Saturday nights
The park attracts problematic crowds after dark on weekends with trash, noise, and safety concerns.
Bring sun protection for summer
The splash pad and playground have no shade, so pack sunblock, hats, and consider bringing your own seating.
Check splash pad status ahead
One reviewer questioned whether the splash pad was working, so call ahead before visiting specifically for water play.
Distilled from 94 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy Visit patterns are fairly even through the week.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 1515 Dairy Rd, Garland, TX 75040
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.1 miles away · More shade
1.3 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Embree 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 Embree Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Does Embree Park have a splash pad? Yes. Visitors describe built water play on site. Splash pads in the Dallas–Fort Worth area typically run late May to early September.
Is Embree Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
When is Embree Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Sunday around 10am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 94 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
