Pavilion and East Plaza

The pavilion and East Plaza provide shade, seating, concessions, and programmed gathering space near Wakeforest Avenue.

Free parking is available adjacent to the park and along Eastside Street and Wakeforest Avenue. Paid overflow is available in the Kirby Grove garage at Richmond and Wakeforest.

General outdoor areas follow posted park hours; the Children's Park operates 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. and closes the first Tuesday monthly from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for maintenance.

Family restrooms and changing facilities support the Children's Park; confirm posted access when the gated children's area is closed for maintenance or events.

Park entry, playground, water feature, dog park, reading room, lawns, games, and most daily activities are free. Garage parking, concessions, rentals, and selected events cost separately.

Paved paths, gradual ramps, the Treehouse Overlook boardwalk, family restrooms, and compact layout support accessible visits; some play elements require transfer or climbing.

Dogs are allowed in the designated large- and small-dog areas under posted rules; pets are not allowed inside the Children's Park or its water feature.

A high-value family stop with imaginative play, broad slide, climbing, tunnels, chimes, a three-tier water feature, shade seating, restrooms, lawn games, and food nearby.

The pavilion and East Plaza provide shade, seating, concessions, and programmed gathering space near Wakeforest Avenue. Children under 12 require an accompanying adult, flat shoes are required, surfaces can become hot, and the water feature requires swim diapers for children under two.

Local METRO buses serve Richmond Avenue and the Upper Kirby area; walking from the nearest stop is more practical than rail.