Arlington Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that eight parks across the city are receiving new playground structures in 2023.

This replacement project includes new playgrounds located at Don Misenhimer, Clarence Thompson, College Hills, Bowman Springs, Gene Schrickel, Jr., Howard Moore, Dixon W. Holman and Mary and Jimmie Hooper parks. These playgrounds were identified for replacement based on the date they were originally installed.

With the support of the Mayor and City Council, funding in the amount of $1.75 million was budgeted for this fiscal year. The playground equipment was purchased from six vendors to ensure each playground has its own unique style and features. The City Council approved the purchase at its Sept. 6, 2022 meeting.

Residents are encouraged to use the Park Finder to identify alternate playground locations during the renovations. For more info, please contact Parks Planning Manager Mark Heinicke at (817) 459-6937.

Playground Replacement Schedule

Howard Moore Park, 2000 Bever Blvd., 76013

• Anticipated opening date: February 2023
• New playground includes new artificial turf safety surfacing, a 5-12 year-old play unit, climbing spider, spinners and swings.

College Hills Park, 151 University Drive, 76013

• Anticipated opening date: May 2023
• New playground includes new wood fiber safety surfacing, see-saw, group swing, spinner and 3 large climbing pieces.

Don Misenhimer Park, 201 E. Lonesome Dove Trail, 76002

• Anticipated opening date: February 2023
• New playground includes new poured in place rubber safety surfacing, a 2-5 year-old and 5-12 year-old play units as well as musical play pieces and new paved entry.

Bowman Springs Park, 7003 W Poly Webb Road, 76016

• Anticipated opening date: December 2023
• New playground includes new poured in place rubber safety surfacing, 5-12 year old play unit and swings.

Clarence Thompson Park, 1600 Brown Blvd., 76011

• NOW OPEN
• New playground includes playground equipment for age groups 2-5 years, 5-12 years, swings for both age groups, outdoor musical instruments, multiple individual play pieces for age groups 2-12 years, new playground safety surfacing, new drainage system and age-appropriate signage.

Gene Schrickel, Jr. Park, 4500 Park Springs Blvd., 76017

• Anticipated opening date: February 2023
• New playground includes playground equipment for age groups 2-5 years, 5-12 years, swings for both age groups, outdoor musical instruments, new playground safety surfacing, new drainage system and age-appropriate signage. This playground area will also receive multiple new shade canopies to provide ample shade to the play areas.

 Mary and Jimmie Hooper Park, 2303 W Pleasant Ridge Road, 76015

 Anticipated opening date: May 2023

•  New playground includes playground equipment for age groups 2-5 years, 5-12 years, swings for both age groups, new playground safety surfacing and new drainage system to prevent playground flooding.

 Dixon W. Holman Park, 2409 Burney Place, 76006

•  Anticipated opening date: March 2023
•  New playground will include play equipment for age group 5-12 years, new poured-in-place safety surfacing, swings for both age groups and outdoor musical instruments. Additional improvements will provide for a larger play area with improved accessibility.