Veterans Park

3600 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Address:	3600 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA
Phone:	+1 817-459-5474
Site:	naturallyfun.org
Rating:	4.7
Working:	5AM–12AM 5AM–12AM 5AM–12AM 5AM–12AM 5AM–12AM 5AM–12AM 5AM–12AM

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Alexandra

TO ALL PARENTS: I am not the type to write a post like this but I felt the urge to after our experience today at Veterans Park. Be aware of this group of moms of about (4-5 today) and their children that visit the park. They speak what sounded to be a Russian dialect (but I may be wrong) to each other and their children but the ones that I spoke to knew English as well. All the other children in the group were girls and they also werent very nice to my son But the One boy in particular (the only boy in their group, 4 or 5 years old) was extremely rude to my eldest son (2 1/2 years old) the entire time since said boy stepped foot onto the playground. My son being who he is just wants to play with anyone and everyone regardless of any exterior differences that you could possibly think of. My son doesnt understand this hurtful behavior that was displayed to him because all he knows is who he is and how he interacts with others which is all inclusive. I knew one day my son would experience complete and utter bad-mannered and abusive people but I didnt think it would be this soon and with a child of all people. But today I had to try to explain to a 2 year old why people behave this way to a child, and why other children may interact with each other in this manner and of course he didnt understand and continually approached them regardless of their ceaseless rejection. I am the mom who is on that playground playing with my boys, Im up in the playground, going down the slides and etc, Im aware of what is going on and I hear what is going on and I was watching this unfold since the beginning and the other moms were not. They were off in a little circle most of the time unaware of what said boy was doing, never interjecting when said boy was behaving in a hateful manner. Myself and my two boys were the only ones on the playground until the first mother from their group showed up with twin girls. Then shortly after another mom showed up with that said boy and I thought great a little boy for My son to play with and man was I wrong! Said boy was continually evading My son and yelling at him when my son would go over and try to play with him and the two girls. Said boy would always get the girls to move and run away from where they were playing if my son approached them. If my son was messing with a toy or being on a part of the playground that the boy was also playing with hed yell at him to "stop" In the beginning he was just being rude and I noticing what was going on would intervene and try to get My sons attention somewhere else. However that was short lived because my son with the purest of intentions just wanted to play with them. At one point They were all playing in the dirt with sand toys and of course my son wanted to join in. In some manner Said boy would always get my son to leave. My son is such a trooper, I watched as He continually approached them after being rejected time and time again and walking away. Every time he would go back trying to play with them once again, Every time. It broke my heart to watch but my son insisted on being a part of their group and would not listen to me. The last straw was drawn when my son yet again tried to approach their group to play with them and that boy turned to my son, pushing him away and yelling at him "You cant play with us!" After I watched that happen my Mama bear blood boiled and I approached my son and confronted the mother of said boy. Btw at this point they had seen what had happened to my son and did nothing. Among many words exchanged, *The mother of said boy told me if they dont want to play with my son then I should get my son and take him somewhere else to play. That the kids are a group and they just want to play with their group. That she wasnt going to make their kids play with my son. One woman interjected and said that said boy was just being "protective" and looking out for the girls because my son was being "abusive" ...CONTINUED IN NEXT COMMENT THREAD...

Miguel Picart

I have lived in the City Arlington all of my life and I have just recently discovered this park. It is by far one of my favorites and in my mind the most versatile of parks in the city. There are plenty of sporting areas, a pond for feeding the ducks, and a great playground area for kids to play in. Not to mention that there is a frisbee golf course that adds to the versatility of the park. The monuments to our veterans are also a great reminder for our kids of the great sacrifice others have made on behalf of us to maintain our freedom and the freedom of others around the world.

Ivan David Lippens

A nice, large park. Very striking in that the more prominent entrance contains a large war memorial sculpture. It has long winding pathways, both paved and unpaved, and a variety of benches scattered throughout the grounds. Theres also a diversity of fields, ponds, and streams through the forest. In some places, there are Disc Golf Baskets, suggesting that there may be a linear course of some kind. There is also a good amount of playground equipment for kids. The park is quite popular with the locals, in general.

Bradley Borders

Quite except for a casual dig Walker or duck. ducks real friendly can pet the white one if you feed her. Great fishing in that pond during spring and summer up to 6 pounders. Has large mouth base lots of perch and crappie and sometimes carps. Each out for the turtles up to 50 pound snapping turtles in pond and red eyes they will take your line and snap it even if you get them on shore. a real solemn place on holidays great for friesby no golf and long walks.

David Bumgardner

Veterans is a great park with stunning views, vast amounts of space for your pet or child to play, easy-to-walk trails, and beauty all around. Constant vandalism at the amphitheater and litter around the park is a constant, however, and the park is not maintained by city workers and volunteers enough. However, Id still highly recommend it as a regular hangout spot.

john smith

The park itself is great!!! Deserves 5 stars, but the scrupulous municipalities (Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego) make it a real nightmare to get out there. Those cops harrass anyone that does not fit their "perfect profile." They hand out citations like candy because they have little revenue so this is how they make up for their costs.

Sam Weiger

Everything you could ask for and more, Veterans Park is up high in my "Arlington Park Rankings". From disk golf to a mini-safari like area, there is so much to see and do at this large-scale park. The place is well-kept, I have always had a blast at this location, and I could not be more willing to recommend a fun destination like Veterans!

Heather Lam

Nice park with a paved 1.3 mi loop and some smaller nature trails to wander through. Some good hills to get your heart rate up. It has a nice water feature, some interesting statues, and a really fun playground. There is also a really nice area of native plants and wildflowers that is beautiful right now. Some great spots to take pictures.