John Chavis Memorial Park is a renowned public park located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The park is named after John Chavis, a prominent African-American Baptist minister, educator, and writer who lived in Raleigh during the 1800s. The park occupies 27 acres of land and is home to a variety of recreational facilities, including a splash pad, walking trails, a carousel, a gym, and a playground. In addition, the park also features a historic area that highlights the contributions of John Chavis and other prominent African-American figures in the community. The park is a popular destination for families and visitors who come to enjoy the green space, outdoor activities, and community events. With its diverse amenities and rich history, John Chavis Memorial Park is a beloved brand in the community and a source of pride for Raleigh residents.
Amenities and More
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Dogs allowed
- Public toilet
- Slides
- Swings
- Playground
Reviews
Very nice park with pretty good playground area for kids. Splash pad is decent but not that great, there are others which are pretty good than this splash pad. They have gym center, walking track and carousel as well but check on timings. Lot of parking on front and even on back right next to kids playground. Seems lot of summer activities as well if needed. Play area is in shade by evening which is good but still rides were hot. Lot of benches to sit, restrooms to use and overall a great place.
My kids loved the playground here so much. My toddler spent most of his time on the spinning thing here.
Great park for little and big kids. I personally had so much fun playing with my kids here! Even good on hot days if you bring swimsuit or clothes you don’t mind getting wet because they have a good size splash pad. Probably one of the best parks I’ve been to in the area.
Great playground with picnic area, no dog playground, wonderful bathrooms, very friendly and helpful staff. Well kept up, nice gym. One thing would have been nice; a walking track around the outside play facility so mom's can walk or stroll babies while watching their children play.
Nice park, some equipment in the 2-5 children area needs some instruments repaired, but likely it's hard to prevent off hours vandalism.
The biggest disappointment was the carousel ride only being open on Su, Tu, W. May grandkids always come TH, F, Sa and leave early Su, so we can never go. 😞 …
It’s a beautiful park. We enjoyed the merry-go-round, even as adults.
Great park and splash pad for kids!! So many fun options. We had a great time. The outdoor instruments are a bonus!!! Take sunscreen as there's not a lot shaded areas. They have a few tables with umbrellas but not a lot.
We drove 40 plus minutes to this park , well worth the fun had. Love the playground openess and the seating around it. Splash pad was fun !
Location
505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States
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