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Gene Schrickel, Jr. Park

4.6★ · 195 Google ratings · Arlington, Texas

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Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am · busiest Mon eveningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈240 m² · larger than 18%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Aerial view of Gene Schrickel, Jr. Park
Play area outlined in green (OpenStreetMap); ground is public-domain federal aerial photography. USGS NAIP 2022.
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Good to know

Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Ideal for younger kids
Separate playground equipment caters to both toddlers (ages 2-5) and older children with a jungle gym.
Perfect for birthday parties
The covered pavilion with electricity, grills, and picnic tables can be reserved for gatherings and events.
Plan for no bathrooms
The park has no restrooms, but QuikTrip is directly across the street for quick access.
Visit early morning for peace
The park is consistently quiet and rarely crowded, especially in early mornings before mid-morning rush.
Avoid afternoon on hot days
One reviewer noted Texas heat as exhausting despite adequate shade, so plan cooler times or visits during milder weather.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.

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.

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Plan your visit

📍 4500 Park Springs Blvd, Arlington, TX 76017
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Cliff Nelson Park
1.4 km away · Better for toddlers
Al Rollins Park
1.6 km away
Jake Langston Park
1.9 km away · More shade
Questions

Parent FAQs

When is Gene Schrickel, Jr. 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; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; 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 — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake