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Nichols Park

4.3★ · 101 Google ratings · Irving, Texas

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance

What visitors report about Nichols Park

Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports · 2013–2024
Shade
Shade reportedMentioned by 5 visitors · 2013–2024
Access
Step-free entrance
Size
About 1,500 sq ft · bigger than 6% of the ones we measured

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The site plan

Map of Nichols Park

Illustrated map of Nichols Park
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1Play area2Picnic tablesabout 100 ft from the play area3Covered shelterabout 50 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.
Based on visitor reports · 2013–2024
Bring water on hot days
The park has extensive tree coverage that provides excellent shade during summer visits.
Visit on dry days
Walking trails become muddy and leaf-covered after rain, making concrete paths difficult to navigate.
Arrive early for parking
Parking is limited and can be an issue during busy times at this neighborhood park.
Plan a picnic or cookout
The park has picnic benches and public grills, making it ideal for family meals.
Expect basic playground equipment
The jungle gym is well-maintained but not elaborate, suiting younger children and casual play.

Distilled from 45 visitor reviews.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 2310 E Newton Cir, Irving, TX 75062
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Northgate Park
0.7 miles away
Playground at Rochelle and Northgate
0.7 miles away · More shade
Rose Meadows Park
0.7 miles away · Better for toddlers
Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at Nichols Park?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Nichols Park good for toddlers?
Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2013–2024
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Aerial photo of Nichols Park

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 45 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