Inexpensive/Free Park for Birthday Party for a 5 Yr Old Boy in Plano/Carrollton?

Most of the parks in Carrollton do not require a reservation or a fee. You can find a list with pictures, descriptions, and addresses here: http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/index.aspx?page=380

If it doesn't say that it may be reserved, then you don't need to. Its just first come first serve. (I've called and asked about it before.) Just don't pick Cedar Elm park, because I plan to host MY son's party there on the 12th! :)

Most Carrollton parks are not that crowded on the weekends. I know many (not all) of these parks well, so if have a question about a particular one, let me know and I may be able to answer. Good luck!

Oak Creek Park (http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/index.aspx?page=380#40a)
It is located south of Hebron off Marsh Lane ~ next to the Oak Creek Tennis Center. Two play areas ~ one for the really little kids and one for the olders. Also has a basketball court, walking trail and lots of open space for the kiddos to run and play. Nice covered pavillion with tables inside and out.

Good luck and have fun!

You may try local churches too, I know my church (in McKinney) rents out our playground and it is inexpensive, closed in and private! I bet you could find something like that in Carrolton and you know the money would be going to a good cause.

So sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope your daughter has a great party!

Check out the W. J. Thomas Splash park on the city of Carroltons web site. You cant officially rent a space right now cause it is new and they have not put bathrooms in yet (so its free) but it is a blast and there are lots of tables available. There is a splash park (obviously) and a big play structure right there next to it.

The BEST place in the area is Sandy Lake Park off Sandy Lake Road in Carrollton is the absolute best place for this type of thing. The entrance fee is like $3/car and the pavillion rentals are very reasonable. Plus, I believe you get it for the whole day.

We did my daughters bday there for her 3rd birthday and it has been, hands down, the most enjoyable party we've ever done (and we've tried them all-from high dollar to no dollar).

If you aren't familiar with them, they have a few small to medium sized rides, a train, paddle boats, putt-putt, arcade, swimming pool and LOTS of pavillions with BBQ grills you can reserve. The park is huge and it is so spread out you feel like you are in your own little private place (almost).

I highly recommend looking into this place. Have fun!