This is not one of my favorite parks in Gwinnett, but it certainly is one of the closest county parks to me, and there isn't anything majorly wrong with it in my eyes. The bathrooms used to be filthy every time I would come in from 2020-2022. I would see workers cleaning them after 12 noon generally, but I just always happened to catch them when they were still pretty grimy. Recently, I went in this past Friday, January 27th, and the ladies' room was actually spotless compared to the other times I've seen it! Maybe I just caught it on a good day, maybe it was too cold for people to be out soiling it with heavy use, or maybe they've employed more workers to this park in the new year, but in any case it was a pleasant surprise. That's really the only gripe I've had historically with this park in the 3 years that I've been living in Norcross. Briscoe, Shorty Howell, Alexander, and Bethesda are probably some of my favorite Gwinnett parks just to name a few for various reasons, but Graves Park still trumps many Dekalb or Fulton parks in terms of cleanliness, overall safety, accessibility, parking, walking trails, scenery, and available picnic areas/ bathrooms. A lot of people love Graves for the dog park section. I haven't had a dog since my childhood, but it seems like a good place to let your furry friends run if you need the space. I personally like this park for the trails. There is a longer looping option through the woods and a shorter loop around volleyball/ tennis courts and the backside of the playground. All the patrons here are pretty friendly that I've encountered. If you need to get out of busy soul crushing traffic on Chamblee-Tucker Road or Jimmy Carter, come stretch your legs at Graves Park - a nice little getaway from the madness. read more

Graves Park - Broken lock in the handicapped accessible bathroom stall - Parks Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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Our grandson's second birthday party was held here in July. This is one of those "hidden gems" that many guests to the party who lived nearby said that they "didn't even know this place exists!" Shade is hard to come by in the middle of a hot Atlanta day - so, if you don't want to die from a heat stroke, come equipped with a tent or something. The main attraction is a splash pool that kids just go ga-ga over. There is pretty good parking options available, with just a short walking distance to the splash pool, even shorter to the playground. Apparently, this is a predominantly Latino neighborhood, judging by the dialects used by kids and adults alike. There are some peddling their wares (food, drink etc.), but they are not particularly intrusive. We had a fun and hot afternoon! read more

Graves Park - Our grandson's 2 y.o. Birthday party - Parks Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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Great park! Has lots of activities & is very spacious! The pavilion is huge and beautiful, great for an event with plenty of room to space out. read more

I really like this park because not only is it near my house, but they have ample parking and a really nice dog park. You have to walk a bit to get to the dog enclosures, but it's not that bad. You need to bring your own plastic bags for dog doo. The park does not provide them. I noticed all the dog walkers had bags. Nice! There is a large dog enclosure and a small dog enclosure. Not to worry, the fence between the two is quite safe and sturdy. Both enclosures offer a lot of space for running and exploring. So far, folks at the park have been quite friendly. So, why only four stars? The litter. I can't believe the amount of plastic bottles, beer cans, Red Bull cans, bottle caps and more all over the place. There are plenty of garbage cans. Don't be a litter bug. read more

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Great park!! i'm glad I found it. One day I was searching for dog parks in the area of my Brookhaven residence so my pooch would have somewhere to run around and we both could get our exercise in. I discovered Graves Park thanks to Yelp, it was everything that I was looking for. There is plenty of parking so no worries there. Next to the parking area is a playground and also a pavilion for large gatherings. There was a tennis court, and also an area for volleyball as we walked in. I started off on the trail unsure of where the dog park was but I figured I would see it eventually. The trail is paved and very clean with lots of grass. When we finally found the dog park it was in the center of the park itself all paths lead to it. I was impressed Graves Park hands down has THE BEST DOG PARK in the Atlanta area ( fast hand clap!!!). Go figure there actually exist a dog park with actual grass and not a bunch of dirt and poop. This dog park consists of 3. One is a park for all dogs, there is a large dog area and a small dog area all separate but next to each other. My very aggressive Miniture Schnauzer can only enter the small dog area when its empty so fortunately it was empty. The adjoining large dog area had a few large dogs and my little Coco was ready, he challenged one of the dogs and they ran back and forth barking at each other thankfully the fence connecting the two parks has tiny holes so they could sniff but not bite so every thing was good. There were guys playing soccer in a field on one end of the park. If you desire a nice park that's not ridiculously congested with an amazingly clean dog park, Grave's Park is for you. read more

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Graves Park was pleasantly surprising. The park has tons of wide open space and different things to do for the entire family, especially your fur babies! This park features a massive dog park, separated by sections for small and large dogs. For the kids, there is a playground located near the far end of the parking lot (which btw has plenty of parking spaces). For adults, there is a volleyball area complete with sand, two tennis courts. If you are into scenery (who isn't) there is a nice lake located in the center of the park; and as if that is not enough...towards the front of the park is a pavilion with a staging area that I am sure would make for a great place to hold small summer concerts. There is also a small soccer field and an area for grilling with tables and benches. The main attraction for me is the park's paved and non-paved trails. The park's website does not list the non-paved portion of the trail, but as I was walking along the paved path I could see at least two access points where the path veered into the woods. Neither of which are marked, so I opted not to go explore. However, because it is winter and the trees are bear I could see that there is a bridge located farther into the woods (where it leads....who knows). As far as the paved path, it loops around the entire park taking you pass all of the amenities I mentioned earlier for about 1.5 miles. The path is an easy walk, flat surface with no steep hills and benches along the way. Happy Trails! read more

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This is a great park for a variety of activities and that's what I like most about it. They have a water park, playground, volleyball and tennis court, a few trails, a dog park and picnic tables. The dog park here is great, they have different sections for different size dogs and it's very spacious. Grass is always cut, always a clean space and I really enjoy the fact that it is never too crowded. Great for a picnic, a peaceful dog walk or spending time by the lake. This is one of my favorite parks, in a great neighborhood, that offers a variety of activities. Get OUT and GO! read more

Graves Road is a beautiful park I used to live in a neighborhood couple years back I have my grandkids for the summer I was looking for a nice decent park I gave it five stars read more

I had a bizzare experience at this park. The park seem old and outdated. Do not go here for sight-seeing. There were many broken paths lead to nowhere. There were only a few benches along the paved trail, one of which was occupied by a group of kids who were smoking the good stuff. The pond was just dirty. Even though it has a large dog park, but it reeked with dog feces. read more

Graves Park - Please do not feed the ducks with your shitty food. - Parks Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Good place to go to with your dog! Three dog parks with fountains and benches in each of them!

My husband & I are new to area. Only reason we go to the park is for our dog to play off leash. We do not like the .5 mile walk in. Our dog is so excited to go to the park, getting to this area, it's too much. Would be better to have parking nearby, without trespassing on the condo complex next door. read more