Kid-approved spots
Splash pads, playgrounds, play cafes, museums, and hidden gems across the metroplex. Every one checked out in person.
15 spots
Caddo Park
A big, beautiful Plano park that has it all: great playground equipment, open space, and enough to fill a whole morning.
2701 Roundrock Trail, Plano
CityScape at CityBridge Community Church
A free indoor play-city in Plano: rope tunnel bridges, skyscraper busy boards, and room to run, all air-conditioned and all $0.
6400 K Avenue, Plano
KIDZPlay at Prestonwood
A free indoor playground in Plano that is open to everyone, no membership required, with a three-story slide the kids talk about for days.
6801 W Park Blvd, Plano
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
A 200-acre natural escape in Plano: prairies, forests, creeks, trails, an observation tower, and playgrounds.
6701 W Parker Rd, Plano
Buckhorn Park
A shaded, well-kept Plano park with separate sections for toddlers and older kids.
3601 Mission Ridge Rd, Plano
Crayola Experience
Hands-on color and craft attractions at The Shops at Willow Bend that fill a whole indoor day.
6121 W Park Blvd, Suite A100, Plano
Diggers Cove
DFW's first indoor sensory sand playground, designed for kids 10 and under: clean, imaginative, screen-free play in Plano.
7200 Independence Pkwy, Suite 238, Plano
Heritage Farmstead Museum
A living-history farm in the middle of Plano, with farm animals and tons of picture opportunities.
1900 W 15th St, Plano
Interurban Railway Museum
A free downtown Plano museum with storytime for littles, plus a real train car to explore after.
901 E 15th St, Plano
Kid Mania
A big indoor playground in Plano that saves rainy days. Go on a weekday if you can.
7252 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano
Liberty Playground at Windhaven Meadows Park
A fantastic all-abilities playground in West Plano with plenty of space for a full morning of play.
5400 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano
Mexican Bar Company
Brunch at MBC in Plano: Mexican flavors, a real kids menu, and French toast I am still thinking about.
6121 W Park Blvd, Suite RS-10, Plano
Play Street Museum
Indoor pretend play in Plano: a mini city where littles can shop, cook, build, and imagine.
5964 W Parker Rd, Suite 120, Plano
Super Llama Inflatable Park
A big indoor inflatable park in Plano with obstacle courses, zip lines, climbing walls, and a dedicated area for kids 5 and under.
6505 W Park Blvd, Suite 230, Plano
We Rock The Spectrum
An inclusive sensory gym in Plano, a great spot to let out energy even when it is too cold or too hot outside.
1941 Preston Rd, Suite 1022, Plano