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Rick Oden Park playground

4.9★ · 23 Google ratings · Garland, Texas

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance

What visitors report about Rick Oden Park playground

Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports · 2024–2026
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2024–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Access
Step-free entrance
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Sun evening

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The site plan

Map of Rick Oden Park playground

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Guide

Good to know

Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2024–2026
Go on weekdays if possible
Loitering adults have occupied the playground area on at least one visit, interfering with children's use.
Plan for hot days
Extensive shade from trees and covered sitting areas make this playground comfortable during summer heat.
Use the bathrooms before arriving
On-site restrooms are generally clean but may not always be available or well-maintained.
Plan a longer visit
Multiple play structures, walking paths, and nearby courts mean children can stay engaged beyond typical playground time.

Distilled from 16 visitor reviews.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 734 Briarwood Dr, Garland, TX 75041
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Tinsley Park
0.6 miles away
Central Park
1.1 miles away · More shade
Embree Park
1.1 miles away · Has a splash pad
Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Rick Oden Park playground 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 Rick Oden Park playground?
Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Rick Oden Park playground good for toddlers?
Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2024–2026
When is Rick Oden Park playground least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.
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Aerial photo of Rick Oden Park playground

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 16 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