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Graves Park 4.5★ · 1321 Google ratings · Norcross, Georgia
✓ Splash pad✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Water play
Splash pad on site Mentioned by 28 visitors
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Parking
On-site parking From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Thu 9am · busiest Sun eveningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈790 m² · larger than 72%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Graves Park
25 m USGS NAIP 2023
Public-domain federal aerial photography of the listed location. 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
Good for hot days
Splash pad on site.
Mentioned by 28 visitors
Splash pad closes at 8pm
The water spray area operates Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 8pm, so plan accordingly.
Playground has full sun exposure
The play equipment sits in direct sunlight with minimal shade, making midday play uncomfortable.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports
Best time: mid-morning on weekdays
Reviewers report that 10am on non-peak days offers fewer crowds and cooler temperatures than afternoons.
Ideal for hot summer days
The free splash pad and large playground make this a top choice when temperatures spike and kids need.
Bring your own water bottle
While fountains exist throughout the park, reviewers note some don't work reliably.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 1540 Graves Rd, Norcross, GA 30093
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 900 m away · Has restrooms
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Graves Park have restrooms? Yes — public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Graves Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Does Graves Park have a splash pad? Yes — visitors describe built water play on site. Splash pads in the Atlanta area typically run late May to early September.
When is Graves Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 9am.
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More Atlanta playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 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
