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J.W. Dunlop Sports Center 4.5★ · 664 Google ratings · Arlington, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about J.W. Dunlop Sports Center Age
Toddlers + young kids Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Shade
Shade reported Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Wed 10am · busiest Tue evening
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of J.W. Dunlop Sports Center 1
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1 Play area2 Covered shelterabout 150 ft from the play area
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.
Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Best for elementary-age kids
The large wooden castle-themed playground has varied equipment that keeps older children engaged longer than toddlers.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly during baseball and soccer games, forcing some visitors to double park or leave frustrated.
Go on weekday afternoons
Fewer crowds mean your toddler won't be knocked over by older kids and you'll find quieter picnic spots.
Bring bug spray and sunscreen
Reviewers report horsflies and swarms during certain times, though mature trees provide good shade overall.
Plan for restroom access challenges
Main restrooms are locked during regular hours; access restrooms near baseball concessions are sometimes available but unreliable.
Distilled from 100 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 📍 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76012
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.8 miles away · More shade
0.8 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does J.W. Dunlop Sports Center 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 J.W. Dunlop Sports Center? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is J.W. Dunlop Sports Center good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2016–2026
When is J.W. Dunlop Sports Center least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Wednesday around 10am.
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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
