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Richard Simpson Park 4.5★ · 2020 Google ratings · Arlington, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about Richard Simpson Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Sun evening
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The site plan
Map of Richard Simpson Park Drawn from aerial imagery of the listed location. 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 · 2017–2026
Best for toddlers and infants
The playground equipment is new and appropriately sized for very young children rather than older kids.
Ideal for picnics on hot days
Covered pavilions, picnic tables with grills, and abundant shade trees make this comfortable for eating outdoors.
Bring your own water
No water fountains are available on site, so pack bottles for your children.
Visit during sunset or early morning
The park is peaceful and less crowded at these times, avoiding weekend crowds and midday heat.
Watch for aggressive ducks at dusk
Lake flies swarm during evening hours and one reviewer reported a duck attacking a small dog near the water.
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 📍 6300 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.3 miles away · More shade
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Richard Simpson Park 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 Richard Simpson Park? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Richard Simpson Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
When is Richard Simpson Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 8am.
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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
