
Welcome Plaza

Colorful native gardens welcome visitors into the park’s core. The space is lively with water, seating, and food trucks. As the central hub of Northwest Community Park, the plaza serves a vital role as a place for gathering, play, performances, and more.
Splash Pad

Inspired by the streams and geology of the Texas Blackland Prairie, the Splash Pad forms a focal point within the Welcome Plaza. Whether cooling off in the jets or watching from the adjacent sloped lawn, the space is a highlight of the park.
Toddler Playground








From slides to sand and sculptural play features, the playground adjacent to the plaza suits younger children perfectly. Its close proximity to shade, water play, and restrooms makes access for families ideal.
Inclusive Playground
Play richness enables children of all abilities to grow and learn through physical, emotional, sensory, and social experiences. It offers large and small, younger and older users alike the opportunity to purse and build on their personal interests, skills, and strengths. Sensory experiences are designed to motivate five senses that our bodies have, creating a joyful, multifaceted play experience.

Sight
See the beautiful colors and shapes of plants and play equipmentHearing
Hear people laughing and talking, birds singing, bees buzzing or the wind blowingSmell
Find different smells given off by plants and foodTaste
Taste the flavors of the edible plants, fruits and vegetablesTouch
Feel the smooth, scratchy, soft or rough textures of the materials
Restroom Pavilion
Shaded sitting area, Outdoor sink station, Community table for gathering

Swing Zone

Themed Multi-Sensory Play

Rainbow Stairs

Motion Play
Big slide, Climb walls

Nature Play
Great Lawn

Spilling out from the plaza, the Great Lawn stretches out across the southern end of Northwest Community Park. Along with providing stunning views, the lawn’s size and flexibility make it suitable for kite-flying, pick-up soccer games, and everything in between.
Picnic Grove

Shaded spots for picnicking dot the edges of the Great Lawn, providing views and moments of rest on sunny days. Restored Blackland Prairie borders the groves, immersing users in natural space and providing wildlife habitat.
Discovery Garden

Surrounded by pollinator gardens and anchored by a shade pavilion, the Discovery Garden provides learning and play opportunities for visitors of all ages.
Welcome Plaza

Surrounded by pollinator gardens and anchored by a shade pavilion, the Discovery Garden provides learning and play opportunities for visitors of all ages.