Park of the Week

F.J. "Red" Kane Park

Cooper St., just north of Eden Rd., 76001

Why I love this park...

Kane Park is a beautiful gem of a park on the city's south side. It offers loads of space and something for everyone!

The park has a large, open grassy area, perfect for kicking around a soccer ball with the littles or playing a game of football with friends. Adjacent to the open field is a basketball court perfect for a little practice or a pick up game with friends.

The play area is one of a kind. There is a small structure for the 2-5 set, plus two toddler swings and two big kid swings. But the big kid play area- wow! It is a three-story structure with all sorts of climbing walls and slides. Large platforms in the middle let the kids hang out and decide how they want to get down from the structure after the challenge of climbing up!

Aside from these great features, there is also a gorgeous pond near the play area with a large, gated sitting area, where kids can watch ducks and turtles in the water. It's a great spot for feeding ducks! (But don't feed them bread! Did you know bread isn't all that great for ducks? Be sure and google appropriate duck snacks- we like to bring frozen peas or cooked rice!) My girls love watching turtles bob up and down in the water, and we love the beautiful spot in the center of the pond!

There is also a great walking trail around the pond for getting those fitness-tracker steps in, grills and picnic tables for impromptu BBQs and bathrooms for the littles who refused to go before you left home!

What I don't love...

The play area itself is very sunny. During the summer, there isn't a lot of reprieve for kiddos- especially if they want to swing. We save this park for the cooler days of late Fall!