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Murphy Hills Park

4.2★ · 79 Google ratings · DeSoto, Texas

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At a glance

What visitors report about Murphy Hills Park

Access

Step-free entrance

Crowds

Quietest Thu 8am · busiest Mon afternoon

Size

About 6,900 sq ft · bigger than 74% of the ones we measured

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The site plan

Map of Murphy Hills 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

Great for multiple ages

The playground has separate areas designed for different age groups, with rock walls and swings that appeal to.

Best visited on quiet weekdays

The park is consistently described as peaceful and uncrowded, making it ideal for calm play rather than busy weekend visits.

Explore the nature trail too

Beyond the playground, there is a scenic walking and biking trail with a bridge over a stream that.

Watch for wasps in summer

Several reviewers reported wasp nests near the rock climbing area, so inspect equipment before use during warm months.

Bring water on hot days

The playground has extensive shade, but one reviewer noted limited sun protection in certain areas and the park.

Distilled from 37 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

📍 500 Alpine Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115

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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

J.A. Dewberry Park

1.1 miles away · More shade

Ernie Roberts Park

1.2 miles away · More shade

Moseley Park

1.5 miles away · More shade

Questions

Parent FAQs

When is Murphy Hills Park least busy?

Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 8am.

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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 37 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