The Parks at Arlington - Arlington, TX - Indoor shopping center

The Parks at Arlington is an indoor mall that's ideally located in the main I-20 shopping district of Arlington, Texas. With over 180 shops, restaurants and entertainment options it appeals to locals and visitors alike and can be a great day out in itself.

The mall was opened in 1988 and since then has seen extensive renovation and expansion making it the shopping center we see today. With the recent addition of an ice rink attracting even more visitors, not to mention the carousel, movie theater, restaurants and of course the huge selection of stores, it's got something for everyone.

Today the mall is anchored by no less than 9 outlets, with department stores Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Sears and Dick's Sporting Goods taking pride of place along with Forever 21, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, ICE at The Parks and the AMC 18 Theater.

Other popular stores include Hot Topic, Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch, Fossil, Clinique, Coach, G by Guess, Gap, Aldo Shoes, Footlocker, The Disney Store, GameStop and Banana Republic. There are shops to appeal to all tastes and budgets and for all necessities, covering everything from toys, clothes and gifts to home furnishings, electronics and jewelry.

There are a huge number of restaurant options to choose from as well, from a quick bite to eat in Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Cinnabon or Subway to a relaxing meal in The Cheesecake Factory. Afterwards why not indulge in a spot of pampering, with choices including Regis Hairstylists, Toni and Guy and Natural Nails.

Entertainment is where this shopping center really holds its own, with options to appeal to young and old alike. The Carousel will surely appeal to children of all ages, and there's a soft play area to give Mum and Dad an even longer break. The AMC 18-screen movie theater comes with stadium seating and shows all the latest releases throughout the day, offering the perfect excuse to catch a film in between shopping.

Then there's the ice rink, ICE at The Parks. A recent addition to the shopping center it attracts people from all over, and is open 7 days a week for general skating as well as for lessons, leagues and even birthday parties. Admission costs $6 with a skate rental fee (if required) of $3.

The mall is open daily throughout the year, from 10am until 9pm Monday to Saturday and on Sundays from noon until 6pm. Visitors should bear in mind that opening hours of individual stores, restaurants and entertainment options can vary, and they should refer to the individual times of each.

The Parks at Arlington is a great place to go to spend a day. With a huge amount of stores to choose from, as well as one of the best selections of entertainment options around, all needs are covered and there'll be no need to go anywhere else to enjoy a great day out. Ideally located in the heart of Arlington and easily accessible from anywhere in the surrounding area, there's no reason not to visit.