John Chavis Memorial Park Playground
Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
All-ages Raleigh playground with rubber surfacing, nature play, adult fitness, splash pad access, and strong family amenities in a historic city park.
Official Raleigh image showing one of the park's standout play features.
Photo 1 of 3. Official Raleigh image showing one of the park's standout play features.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong all-abilities park pick for families who want more than playground equipment alone, especially with splash play, restrooms, and community-center support nearby.
Know Before You Go
- Supervision
- Children using the water feature must be supervised by an adult.
- Weather
- Outdoor play area and splash feature; operations can change with weather.
- Rules
- Splash pad is disabled during inclement weather.
- Rules
- Swim diapers required for children who are not potty trained.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Seating
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- All abilities park outing with multiple add ons.
Read more about this location
John Chavis Memorial Park Playground is an all-ages play area inside one of Raleigh's most significant historic parks. The City of Raleigh states that the playground has rubber safety surfacing, additional natural play areas with mulch, zones for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, and features that also appeal to teens and adults, including exercise equipment and a skywalk climber. Families also benefit from on-site restrooms, a family restroom in the community center, and a splash pad nearby, making this a practical all-abilities park stop rather than just a basic playground.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free playground access |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Play Mix
Ages 2 to 5 area
Play Mix
Ages 5 to 12 area
Play Mix
Nature play
Play Mix
Adult exercise equipment
Mobility
Rubber safety surfacing in the main playground
Mobility
Accessible community center support spaces
Mobility
Family restroom
Mobility
Accessible shower
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 1 public source
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Raleigh - John Chavis Memorial Parkraleighnc.gov
Official page provides substantial detail for planning and accessibility-related family logistics.
Checked: name, address, phone, hours, rubber surfacing, age zones
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official City of Raleigh park page.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.