Hi! Ever need to entertain a kid? For a whole day, and on a budget? Well, here's the place. They don't come any bigger, or better, or more family or budget friendly. It's The Parks at Arlington Mall.
So, presenting here for the first time anywhere: my granddaughter's list of the kid-tested, fun things to do and see at The Parks Mall. Think of this as your complete guide for having fun at The Parks Mall.
Your price for all this entertainment? Mostly, cheap to free. Like I said, it's budget friendly. And, walking miles to see all these places...in air-conditioned comfort...Priceless!
Not counting shopping, which is fun for all of us, here are the top ten kid-fun things at The Parks Mall.
Top Ten Kid-Fun Things at The Parks Mall
#10. AMC Movie Theatre. But, only when kid movies are showing. For showtimes, click this link, Arlington Movie Theatres & Showtimes.
#9. The Food Court. This one makes any kid's list. They got cheese pizza here. Pretty good, too.
#8. Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream. Of course, you should eat your pizza first. Then dessert is right around the corner from the food court, on the way to the movie theatre. For all the other ice cream shops in town, click this link, Arlington Ice Cream Shops.
#7. Disney Store. Fun to just wander thru and look around. But, I'm not sure if it's more fun for the adults or the kids.
#6. Ice Skating Rink. Lots of fun for the bigger kids. But, always fun for everyone to watch. Got birthday parties here, too.
#5. The Carousel. Great kid fun, and close to the food and ice cream. Birthday parties here, too.
#4. Climbing Wall at Dick's Sporting Goods. Definitely for the younger folks.
#3. Build-A-Bear Workshop. Probably the most fun kid store at the Mall, and they offer birthday parties. For more Arlington birthday party places, click this link, Kid's Birthday Party Places
#2. Barnes & Noble Book Store. They have a great kid's section with seating and a stage. And, Starbucks can whip up some really nice kid drinks. For all the other book stores in town, click this link, Arlington Book Stores & Libraries.
And, now the absolute most kid-fun place of all at The Parks Mall...
#1. Sorry, they don't have it anymore. It was the interactive popcorn and stuff that was projected onto the floor. Kids would play, stomp and dance endlessly on the projected images. Too bad that you missed it.
So, here is an alternate for #1...no it's not sitting on a bench to rest your weary feet...
Alternate #1. Kid's Play Area. A real treat for the little ones. Unlimited running, and jumping, and crawling, and climbing, and making lots of new friends. This was #1 all the time. I just wanted to have some fun with the Mall folks. The Play Area is located on the ground level next to the ice rink.
Here are a few interesting Parks Mall highlights:
- they have family restrooms, and a carpeted waiting area with lounge chairs,
- during the Holidays they have a 2-story Christmas tree,
- they have two Starbucks!,
- the Mall and the City have made substantial public safety investments in and around the Mall, making The Parks Mall one of the safest places in the region,
- the Parks Mall is a model corporate citizen. Always answering yes to any request by the City for assistance in communicating important information to their patrons, and
- with millions of visitors every year, The Parks Mall is Arlington's largest attraction!
So, there are lots of reasons to feel good about your next visit to The Parks Mall. We sure do.
R. Steve McCollum, Arlington Texas Attractions.com
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