Piedmont Park – Mayor’s Grove Playground

🧾 Profile

Mayor’s Grove Playground is Piedmont Park’s universally accessible (Boundless™‑style) play space—welcoming children and caregivers of all abilities. Tucked beneath tall shade trees near the Aquatic Center, it features adaptive and sensory‑friendly equipment, smooth accessible paths, and benches for caregivers. It’s a calm, shady spot that’s perfect for toddlers through elementary ages, and it’s a short walk to restrooms, picnic tables, and wide open lawns. Families often pair a visit here with a stroll to the Noguchi Playscape, a loop around Lake Clara Meer, or a splash at the seasonal features near the pool complex.

📍 Location

400 Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (inside Piedmont Park, Midtown) Coordinates (map pin): 33.7859, -84.3732

🎠 Features

• Inclusive/accessible play design (ramps, transfer points, supportive seats)
• Sensory‑friendly elements for varied abilities
• Lots of natural shade
• Benches + nearby picnic tables
• Restrooms a short walk away
• Paved park paths for strollers/wheelchairs
• Close to Noguchi Playscape, Aquatic Center & seasonal splash features

🕰️ Hours

Piedmont Park: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily (Playground use recommended during daylight.)

💵 Fees

• Playground: Free
• Parking: Paid decks/lots around Piedmont Park (rates vary). Street parking limited on busy days.

🎒 What to Bring

• Water bottles + snacks
• Sunscreen and wipes
• Stroller or lightweight carrier
• Extra layer/towel (shade can feel cooler)
• Nature journal or bubbles for park lawn time

✅ Best For

• Inclusive play for mixed‑ability families
• Toddlers & preschoolers who need shade
• Stroller‑friendly park time
• Midtown Atlanta day trips and picnics

💬 Park Mom Tips

Arrive earlier on weekends to snag parking and enjoy the shade. If you have toddlers who like to wander, set up at a bench inside the playground first, then rotate to nearby lawns for snack time. Add a quick detour to the Noguchi Playscape for an artsy play moment.

🔗 Official Website

https://piedmontpark.org/things-to-do/playgrounds/

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