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Petersen Park

4.3★ · 20 Google ratings · Tempe, AZ

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At a glance

What visitors report about Petersen Park

Shade
Little shade reportedBased on visitor reports · 2021–2025
Access
Step-free entrance
Crowds
Quietest Sat 11am · busiest Sun morning
Size
About 4,300 sq ft · bigger than 34% of the ones we measured

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The site plan

Map of Petersen Park

Illustrated map of Petersen Park
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1Play area2Covered shelterabout 250 ft from the play area
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Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Ideal for small children
The compact size makes it easy to supervise kids, though watch that younger ones don't wander into the adjacent alleyway.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2021–2025
Visit mid-day or afternoon
People experiencing homelessness are more likely to be present in the mornings, which some parents prefer to avoid.
Arrive early for parking
The lot holds about 20 cars and is shared with the adjacent Petersen Museum, so it fills up quickly.
Bring water and sunscreen
The playground has a shaded pavilion for picnics but no shade over the play equipment itself.
Plan for no bathrooms
There are no restroom facilities at this playground, so plan accordingly before arrival.

Distilled from 12 visitor reviews.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 Southern Ave. and, S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Dwight Park
0.7 miles away · More shade
Svob Park
0.9 miles away · More shade
Nevitt Park
1.3 miles away · Better for toddlers
Questions

Parent FAQs

Is there shade at Petersen Park?
Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
When is Petersen Park least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Saturday around 11am.
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Aerial photo of Petersen Park

How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 12 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; 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, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake