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Gibbins Park

4.6★ · 86 Google ratings · Arlington, Texas

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At a glance

What visitors report about Gibbins Park

Shade

Shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2016–2026

Access

Step-free entrance

Crowds

Quietest Tue 9am · busiest Thu afternoon

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The site plan

Map of Gibbins Park

Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic

Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.

Official listing

Parking can be tight

Reviewers mention that the parking situation is not ideal, so arrive early if possible.

Avoid school recess times

The playground sits directly next to Butler Elementary School, making it loud and hectic during school hours and recess.

Come for shade and cleanliness

This park consistently receives praise for being well-maintained, clean, and offering excellent shaded play areas.

Expect limited climbing options

The equipment includes good spinning and rotating features but lacks substantial climbing structures.

Bring water, no facilities

The park has no bathrooms, so plan accordingly for longer visits.

Distilled from 39 visitor reviews.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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QuietBusy

From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 2101 Margaret Dr, Arlington, TX 76012

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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Parkway Central Park

0.7 miles away · Better for toddlers

J.W. Dunlop Sports Center

0.8 miles away · Better for toddlers

Castle Park at J.W. Dunlop Sports Center

0.9 miles away · Better for toddlers

Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at Gibbins Park?

Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.

When is Gibbins Park least busy?

Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 9am.

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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 39 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