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Carol Rae Park 4.3★ · 49 Google ratings · Gilbert, Arizona
✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Sun 12pm · busiest Thu afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈660 m² · larger than 66%Measured on OpenStreetMap
Only shown when the evidence clears our bar — how we know this .
Map of Carol Rae Park
25 m USGS NAIP 2023 · play area © OpenStreetMap
Play area outlined in green (OpenStreetMap); ground is public-domain federal aerial photography. USGS NAIP 2023. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Great for active kids and sports
The basketball court, volleyball court, and large open grass area work well for older children and families wanting.
Clean and well-maintained space
Reviewers consistently report the park is clean and the neighborhood is well-lit and safe for families.
Arrive early for parking
Street parking is extremely limited, so come early or plan to use the elementary school pickup area nearby.
Bring your own restroom supplies
There are no on-site bathrooms, so plan accordingly or use facilities at the nearby school if available.
Distilled from 45 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Crowds
When it gets busy Visit patterns are fairly even through the week.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 500 m away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Carol Rae Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
When is Carol Rae Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Sunday around 12pm.
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More Phoenix playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 45 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; aerial imagery from USGS (2023). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
