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Ward Steenson Park 4.4★ · 154 Google ratings · Carrollton, Texas
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
What visitors report about Ward Steenson Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Crowds
Quietest Fri 10am · busiest Thu evening
Size
About 2,600 sq ft · bigger than 17% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Ward Steenson Park 1
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1 Play area2 Parkingabout 150 ft from the play area 3 Drinking fountainabout 100 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 · 2017–2026
Best for toddlers and young kids
Multiple reviewers specifically praised it for ages five and under, with upgraded artificial grass surface replacing old wood chips.
Equipment wear reported
Some visitors report worn or dated equipment.
Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
Plan for no restrooms
The park has no public restrooms, so use facilities elsewhere before arriving or plan a short visit.
Avoid during peak summer heat
The playground equipment itself is not shaded, making it uncomfortable during hot weather despite shade trees around the perimeter.
Come on weekday mornings
Weekdays are typically quiet with good open spaces and less crowding than weekends.
Avoid sunset hours
A runner reported seeing large coyotes in the area at sunset, so plan visits during daylight hours.
Distilled from 73 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 📍 2050 E Jackson Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
Nearby
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Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Ward Steenson Park? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Ward Steenson Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2017–2026
When is Ward Steenson Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Friday around 10am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 73 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
