The approximate location of Mason Mill Park is 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur GA 30033. It is located within close walking proximity to the library.
Mason Mill Park Decatur
Overview: Yup, the playground at Mason Mill Park has a pirate ship here and 3 story slides. It could be why this is one of the more popular playgrounds in the area. We have been to Mason Mill Park on numerous occasions at different times of the day and it is always bustling with people. This park really has everything a child is looking for – with the exception of shade.
Mason Mill Park is a highly popular park in the Druid Hills area of Decatur. It is located within walking distance to a library. The park features a large playground with equipment for children aged 2-5 and equipment for children 5 and up. There are two separate swing areas – one featuring infant swings. There are a few covered pavilions in the area (the largest pavilions have grills), a restroom, water fountains, many tennis courts, a garden area, and a large open grassy area.
The playground equipment for children 2-5 features slides, climbing areas, spinning blocks and spiral ladder. It resembles a rain forest in it’s design.
The play equipment for children 5 and up features a playground that resembles a pirate ship with windows, a wheel and masts. There are two 3-story spiral slides, many smaller slides, many spinning blocks featuring X & O’s, dinosaurs and ABCs. There is a rock climbing wall and other climbing structures. This is a favorite playground for my son.
Parking: Dedicated lot
Surrounding Area: Library, offices, and residential
Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible: Yes, with many ramps
Ground Cover: Packed Mulch
Seating: Park benches, picnic tables and a small wall that many parents sit on
Pavilion: Yes
Restroom: Yes, in playground area
Direct Sun or Shade : Direct Sun
Fenced in? : No, and close to the parking lot. Watch your toddlers who like to run!
Infant Swings: Yes, 2. There is very high baby traffic in this area usually.
Quality of Playground Equipment: Very good
Ball Fields: No, but there are many tennis courts
Overall: Mason Mill Park is a very popular park in the area and it is usually bustling with children and their caregivers. It is easy to strike up a conversation with other parents here. The play equipment is new and in the older children’s area, very exciting. The access to restrooms is great for children but the proximity to the high traffic parking lot is a danger. This park is connected via a PATH trail to Medlock Park. You can read more about that park here. The park is very lacking in shade. Bring sunscreen for little ones.
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