NorthPark Center

Rating

4.6(28,000)

Price

Free

Duration

1-3 hours

Best Ages

1-16 years

About

NorthPark Center is a family activity in Dallas. The recommended fit is 1-16 years. Save it for hot, cold, or rainy weather. Tweens and teens love the shopping.

A typical visit lasts 1-3 hours. For a family of four, the planning estimate is Free to visit. Budget varies by shopping and dining.

Timing guidance: Weekday mornings for the play area. Holiday season for spectacular decorations. Nearby food guidance: Multiple restaurants inside including kid-friendly options. Extensive food court.

The play area is toddler heaven on weekday mornings. Look for the rotating art installations throughout the mall. Holiday decorations from mid-November are worth a special trip. Family restrooms are well-maintained throughout. Bring Stroller, Socks for play area.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Available

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings for the play area. Holiday season for spectacular decorations.

Nearby Food

Multiple restaurants inside including kid-friendly options. Extensive food court.

Why Kids Love It

Not your average mall. NorthPark has museum-quality art installations throughout, a fantastic play area for toddlers and little kids, and the holiday decorations (including a life-size gingerbread house) are a Dallas tradition.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • The play area is toddler heaven on weekday mornings
  • Look for the rotating art installations throughout the mall
  • Holiday decorations from mid-November are worth a special trip
  • Family restrooms are well-maintained throughout

What to Bring

  • Stroller
  • Socks for play area

Cost Info

Free Admission

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

Free to visit.

Budget varies by shopping and dining.

Hours & Contact

Contact

8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

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