Mayor's Grove Playground
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
45-90 min
Best Ages
Best for ages 2-10
About
Mayor's Grove Playground sits within Piedmont Park's grove section and offers a distinctly different feel from the more sculptural Noguchi Playscape nearby. This playground has more conventional equipment in a shaded grove setting — swings, climbing structures, and play features sized for younger children in an environment with generous natural canopy overhead.
The shaded grove location is particularly valuable in Atlanta, where summer heat can make sun-exposed playgrounds nearly unusable by 11AM. Mayor's Grove keeps things comfortable significantly longer into the morning, making it a practical choice for summer visits.
Like all Piedmont Park facilities, it's completely free. The park opens at 8AM and closes at 9PM — earlier than some sections of Piedmont Park which have 6AM-11PM hours.
Combining Mayor's Grove with the Noguchi Playscape during the same park visit gives families two distinct playground experiences within easy walking distance of each other inside the same free park. Pack a picnic — Piedmont Park's grassy areas are perfect for it, and there are plenty of spots with shade throughout the grove section.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Limited
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings or early weekend mornings before Piedmont Park fills
Wait Times
No waits — open access
Nearby Food
Park Tavern on the park edge is family-friendly. The Midtown 10th Street corridor has multiple dining options within walking distance.
Why Kids Love It
Mayor's Grove Playground is a well-maintained free playground within the beloved Piedmont Park complex, offering traditional play equipment in a beautiful shaded grove setting. The mature tree canopy provides genuine natural shade that's rare and valuable in Atlanta's hot months. Children have room to run freely in the surrounding grass areas, and the Piedmont Park energy — joggers, dogs, families, kite flyers — creates a lively and social backdrop for playground visits.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Free playground inside Piedmont Park — no cost
- The grove setting provides excellent natural shade, unusual for Atlanta playgrounds
- Combine with the Noguchi Playscape for a variety-filled Piedmont Park morning
- Open 8AM-9PM daily
- Best in spring and fall; summer mornings before 10AM are comfortable
What to Bring
- Sunscreen (still needed even with shade)
- Water bottles
- Picnic food for the park
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0 (free; parking ~$3-10 in Piedmont Park lots)
Tips to Save
- Another free playground within Piedmont Park — combine with the Noguchi Playscape and a walk around the park for a full morning at zero cost.
- Parking in Piedmont Park lots costs $3-10; street parking along 14th or 10th St is often free on weekdays.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 8AM-9PM
- Monday
- 8AM-9PM
- Sunday
- 8AM-9PM
- Tuesday
- 8AM-9PM
- Saturday
- 8AM-9PM
- Thursday
- 8AM-9PM
- Wednesday
- 8AM-9PM
