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Arlington, Texas 76013

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RENTALS :: PARK PAVILIONS :: VETERANS PARK

3600 Arkansas Lane
For reservations 817-459-5473

Veterans Park is located in the west central section of Arlington. This 103 acre park, acquired on August 15, 1967, is the only park in the City to boast an interpretive trail that winds through different ecosystems. The half mile trail covers ten acres of wetland, prairie, dense woodlands and post-oak savannahs. The trail also goes through native plant communities, natural creek ecology, and various species of moss, fungi, and lichens that are unique to Veterans park. The Interpretive Trail is also a habitat for small animals, all kinds of birds and some larger animal species such as raccoons, ringtails, red fox, gray fox, and coyotes. Park hours are 5am - midnight.

Pavilion Features:
  • Fully Covered (2) 35' x 35'
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Seats approximately 120
  • 18 Picnic Tables
  • 1 Large Grill
  • Underneath Lighting
  • Electrical Outlets

Bandshell Features:

  • Partially Covered Stage
  • Professional Acoustic Design
  • Lawn Seating
  • Electrical Outlets

 

Park Amenities:
  • 103 acres
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Sandlot Fields
  • 18 Hole Frisbee Golf or Disc Golf
  • Equestrian Trails
  • Pond
  • Nature Trails
  • Wildflower Areas
  • Xeriscape Garden

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