With North Texas weather just about perfect right now, it’s the best time to round up the kids, slather on some sunscreen and head outside before the A/C bill gives you a heart attack. A trip to the playground is a win-win: the little ones get to run wild, and you get to sit down for five minutes of peace. Best of all? It’s totally free.
Here are some of the top playgrounds in Plano where you can let the chaos unfold (safely):
Liberty Park
Where: 1200 Mill Valley Drive, Plano What To Know: Suitable for all ages; No restrooms available
Liberty Park might look like your average neighborhood playground — until you spot the M41-A3 Walker Bulldog tank casually parked in the middle of it. Yep, a real tank. Outfitted with a ladder and kid-friendly modifications, it’s part history lesson, part jungle gym and 100% playground legend.
Windhaven Meadows Park
Where: 5400 Windhaven Parkway, Plano What To Know : Suitable for all abilities and ages; Restrooms available …