Norcross Park – 18 North St., Grafton, MA 01519
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On Monday night my son (4yo) asked if we could go to a "new park". Between the rain and the craziness that is summer, we have not had the opportunity to go in a while. So I quickly looked at my list of parks and he chose this quaint little playground in Grafton. We arrived around 5:30pm and I immediately noticed that there was more than just the playground. There was a small group of kids playing basketball , a woman walking her dogs (leashed) in the open field and past the field was a fenced-in baseball field with some seating. Not long after we parked, another family arrived to play on the playground.
The playground itself is completely fenced in and a good distance from the street but shares the backside with a neighboring home's backyard. The actual square-footage of the playground is fairly large and could benefit from adding another piece of equipment. With only one small climbing structure and one set of swings, my son was pretty bored fast. We stayed in the playground for about 15 mins before he asked to go for a walk. Certainly a playground built for much younger kids.
The base of the playground is the large wooden mulch and rubber mat paths. Could use a refresh as there were some areas that were bare.
PLAYGROUND FACTS & RATING:(out of 10)
Parking: 9: Medium-sized lined parking lot available. Located extremely close to the entrance.
Bathrooms: 4: There was one porta potty located at the playground.
Safety: 9: All areas are fenced in. There is a small broken section of fence on the parking lot side of the playground. No broken equipment.
Cleanliness: 9: The playground was very clean. There are trash receptacles provided. No trash, graffiti, or other deterrents.
Equipment: 4: Limited however the equipment that is onsite is sturdy and clean and fun for small children. Swing options including baby seats and a larger handicap seat available.
Overall: 7: You could spend the afternoon if you are prepared. I would recommend bringing a friend (for both mom and kids , some bubbles a ball, and a picnic.
*This review was completed by one of MacKid Franklin’s Editors.
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