Audubon Park
About
Garland's Largest Park With Surf & Swim Wave Pool
Audubon Park is Garland's largest regional park - the headquarters of the city's outdoor recreation system with Surf & Swim wave park, Audubon Recreation Center, Garland Soccer Complex, Carter Softball Complex, playgrounds, and miles of paved trails.
What Kids Can Do
Surf & Swim is the marquee summer attraction - a wave pool plus a separate kids' splash pad with fountains and sprayers. Multiple playgrounds across the park. Soccer Complex hosts city league games most evenings and weekends. Carter Softball Complex similar for fastpitch. Paved trails (2 miles) connect all sections for biking, scootering, and stroller walks. Picnic shelters bookable for parties [marked: Surf & Swim separate paid entry $15 adults/$12 kids - park itself free].
What's Included
Free day-use of playgrounds, trails, soccer/softball fields. Surf & Swim wave park paid entry. Audubon Recreation Center day passes separate.
Experience
Plan 2-5 hours depending on Surf & Swim visit. Mix outdoor park and seasonal indoor swim. Bring swimsuits for wave pool. Stroller-friendly throughout. Free on-site parking at multiple lots.